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A birthday present for my wife

  1. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker May 18, 2015

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    A while back I saw a nice manual wind Seamaster on the sales forum, and I made a deal with the seller, and it arrived not long after.

    It was most certainly in need of service, so here disassembled:

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    Service went well, and it's keeping time well. Case was in nice condition, but I wanted to see if I could get some water resistance, so new case back seal of course, and I replaced the worn out case tube:

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    Serviced and back in the case:

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    Case back is in good shape:

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    It had a nice big generic crown on it, but wanted a proper Omega one with a new seal:

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    And that case work paid off, as it passed the pressure testing:

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    Looks good - crystal was genuine and in good shape:

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    And she loves it of course:

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    Even if she didn't like, I liked it enough that I would wear it certainly!

    Anyway, thanks for looking.

    Cheers, Al
     
  2. Geo! May 18, 2015

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    I do like that, an altogether excellent result! :)
     
  3. MikiJ Likes songs about Purple spices May 18, 2015

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    If she doesn't like it: Dibs :)
     
  4. KIMBER May 18, 2015

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    Looks great! I'm sure she loves it.
     
  5. Nobel Prize Spell Master! May 18, 2015

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    I am as always impressed when I see watches go through their serviceing
     
  6. flw history nerd May 18, 2015

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    Marvelous! Thanks for letting us know that sometimes, you use your expertise to indulge yourself (and your better half). Well deserved - and a gorgeous watch!
     
  7. Eric_navi May 18, 2015

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    Really nice.
     
  8. Hijak May 18, 2015

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    What a thoughtful gift from a very busy watchmaker! Looks great.:thumbsup:
     
  9. ChrisN May 18, 2015

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    Looks lovely and a nice classic design. How nice to spend some time working on something for your wife as a change from business.

    Cheers, Chris
     
  10. TLIGuy May 18, 2015

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    Beautiful Al.
     
  11. Canadian Buck May 18, 2015

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    That looks beautiful Al
    Very classy choice!

    Regards
    Brandon
     
  12. DeanK May 18, 2015

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    VERY nice Al......
     
  13. michaelmc May 18, 2015

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    Happy wife, happy life. Nice work & sure she appreciates the gesture.
     
  14. Stewart H Honorary NJ Resident May 18, 2015

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    Nice one Al. That almost looks new now.
     
  15. CdnWatchDoc May 18, 2015

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    Nice job Al, a fine gift for a fine lady!
     
  16. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member May 19, 2015

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    Very nice dial and case
     
  17. Eric_navi May 19, 2015

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    Now that my lady has seen this thread... No getting out of this one. :-/
     
  18. persco May 19, 2015

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    Beautiful! Perfect birthday gift.
     
  19. marturx May 19, 2015

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    Oh my....:oops:

    I hope you won´t tell anyone where you got it from....:whistling:
     
  20. Interstellar May 19, 2015

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    lovely!