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!968 Seamaster 300. Hard to kill
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JwRosenthal
·If you like the way it looks but just want it cleaned and lubed (with new seals and possibly a new crystal), let’s us know where you are in the world and someone can recommend a watchmaker in your region that has an omega parts account and can do a proper service to give it another 20 years.
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Vintage8509
·The watch looks very honest / authentic, maybe you would want to have the crystal replaced but apart from that I would leave as it is…but it’s all very subjective,.. there are also some tricks to improve the condition of the bezel but you have to be careful.. I also would look after the original bracelet / strap for this one
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Gabguzro
·Another vote here for a new crystal, and regular maintenance and cleaning.
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impaw
·Wow, that’s a tough watch!
New Crystal and a basic service would be the only thing I would do
New Crystal and a basic service would be the only thing I would do
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Gruglat
·If you like the way it looks but just want it cleaned and lubed (with new seals and possibly a new crystal), let’s us know where you are in the world and someone can recommend a watchmaker in your region that has an omega parts account and can do a proper service to give it another 20 years.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaI do like the rough look as it shows how durable the Seamaster 300 is. Yeah new seals are needed but the glass being so crazed adds to the patina but make waterproofing it impossible.
Yep, it might look gnarly but the frosted look when viewed from the side shows that the structure of the crystal is severely compromised.
I would not even wear the watch until it had a new crystal. Even a light bump in the right spot and the crystal will break and possibly damage the hands and/or dial.
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drose224
·Great suggestions
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Caselock
·Wow, that’s a tough watch!
New Crystal and a basic service would be the only thing I would do
Hi everyone. Ive had this watch in a drawer for 20 years and was wondering if I should renew it or keep it as it is. Its one tough watch and as you can see it had a working life. Anyone got any ideas as to what to do. Apart from not being waterproof it runs fine.
Nice authentic look: I like these beat up pieces, but would give it a service and search for the proper steel bracelet to it…
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drose224
·Great advice given to you by members of the forum...
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JwRosenthal
·In terms of “collectors value” a replacement crystal won’t affect it in any way and will actually improve it’s value (as long as it’s a factory crystal which is still available). I had an edge crack in my original acrylic GMT crystal (just under the bezel- barely visible) and knew it had to go if I wanted to keep it waterproof. Once it was out I realized how yellowed it had become and the new factory crystal (which was eye watering for price compared to others) brought new life to the dial. I have the original in a box and if I ever sold, I would include it.
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Fallout Boy
·Great piece 👍 , even if I think, the minute- and hour hand are relumed!
My2cents: if you change the glass, keep the original piece and do NOT! polish the case.
Where are you located?
My2cents: if you change the glass, keep the original piece and do NOT! polish the case.
Where are you located?
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Gruglat
·Great piece 👍 , even if I think, the minute- and hour hand are relumed!
My2cents: if you change the glass, keep the original piece and do NOT! polish the case.
Where are you located?
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Gruglat
·In terms of “collectors value” a replacement crystal won’t affect it in any way and will actually improve it’s value (as long as it’s a factory crystal which is still available). I had an edge crack in my original acrylic GMT crystal (just under the bezel- barely visible) and knew it had to go if I wanted to keep it waterproof. Once it was out I realized how yellowed it had become and the new factory crystal (which was eye watering for price compared to others) brought new life to the dial. I have the original in a box and if I ever sold, I would include it.
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Fallout Boy
·Ive been wondering about the baton hands as it seems a little unusual to have a 68 with large triangle and date with them. Im from Australia 😀 The more I look at this old thing the more I like it.
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Pastorbottle
·If you're in Melbourne, Kevin at A Watch In Time will be able to sort that for you
https://awatchintime.com.au/
He's not cheap, and has a long waiting list, but does excellent work and has an Omega parts account
https://awatchintime.com.au/
He's not cheap, and has a long waiting list, but does excellent work and has an Omega parts account
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Lorenzzzz
·Crystal, service and daily enjoy it as much as you can!
Note: if you like the rest, at the moment of handing it over to the watchmaker for servicing, make it clear you don’t want any polishing nor dial intervention on it, just to be safe
Note: if you like the rest, at the moment of handing it over to the watchmaker for servicing, make it clear you don’t want any polishing nor dial intervention on it, just to be safe
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Davidt
·It’s subjective but id say the lume has just reached the point where I’d consider a good relume to improve the overall look.
Here’s a before and after of a different reference but with similar lume condition
Here’s a before and after of a different reference but with similar lume condition
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JwRosenthal
·It’s subjective but id say the line has just reached the point where I’d consider a good relume to improve the overall look.
Here’s a before and after of a different reference but with similar lume condition
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WatchPer
·need service !!
