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·If it is possible, and I believe it is, I have become quite close to someone on-line. We have never met, and neither knows what the other looks like. Nevertheless, several common interests have lead us to chat on-line quite frequently.
At some point, watches came into the conversation, and I mentioned my old Omega that had been owned by my wife's. grandfather, then her father, and,so, to me.
My on-line pal revealed that he had an Omega, sitting in a drawer for many years, that he did not wear. More to point, he never wore a watch.
After I expressed interest, he emailed a picture to me. Had he not told me that the watch was a Seamaster, the quality of the picture did little to aid ID. He thought that it was from the 1970's.
My guess from the picture is, possibly, a 166.0264, cal 1020. If correct, I know that the caliber is not the most sort after, by any means.
I mentioned that I may be interested, if he decided to part with it. How he might get reasonable pictures and details to asses a value, was a possible future challenge.
Fast forward a month or so, and the subject came up again. Out of the blue, he said that I was welcome to have his Seamaster, if I would like it. How to approach model, caliber, condition, etc. when the chap did not own a camera?
He insisted that he did not want any payment. I insisted that I wanted to pay - something.
I heard from him, and the watch is ready for posting to me. He also sent a picture, and, again, insisting that he will be happy knowing that his watch will be given a new lease of life.
Whatever it is, I shall have it serviced, and enjoy wearing it, knowing that there are some truly nice people left in the world.
Fast forward to this morning, it has arrived, and looking far nicer than the original picture suggested. It is in need of some TLC. According to the owner, it was "serviced" a few years ago. Time for a few pictures.
The case and dial are not pristine, by any means.
The case-back was not snapped in completely.
Model and caliber is as I guessed. It runs, and day/date functions.
There are signs of some rotor rub, as well as plenty of dirt and grime.
42 ser. dates it to 1979, I think.
How old is that gasket?
It will be going off for a sympathetic service, while I search for a nice 19mm strap.
Steve.
At some point, watches came into the conversation, and I mentioned my old Omega that had been owned by my wife's. grandfather, then her father, and,so, to me.
My on-line pal revealed that he had an Omega, sitting in a drawer for many years, that he did not wear. More to point, he never wore a watch.
After I expressed interest, he emailed a picture to me. Had he not told me that the watch was a Seamaster, the quality of the picture did little to aid ID. He thought that it was from the 1970's.
My guess from the picture is, possibly, a 166.0264, cal 1020. If correct, I know that the caliber is not the most sort after, by any means.
I mentioned that I may be interested, if he decided to part with it. How he might get reasonable pictures and details to asses a value, was a possible future challenge.
Fast forward a month or so, and the subject came up again. Out of the blue, he said that I was welcome to have his Seamaster, if I would like it. How to approach model, caliber, condition, etc. when the chap did not own a camera?
He insisted that he did not want any payment. I insisted that I wanted to pay - something.
I heard from him, and the watch is ready for posting to me. He also sent a picture, and, again, insisting that he will be happy knowing that his watch will be given a new lease of life.
Whatever it is, I shall have it serviced, and enjoy wearing it, knowing that there are some truly nice people left in the world.
Fast forward to this morning, it has arrived, and looking far nicer than the original picture suggested. It is in need of some TLC. According to the owner, it was "serviced" a few years ago. Time for a few pictures.
The case and dial are not pristine, by any means.
The case-back was not snapped in completely.
Model and caliber is as I guessed. It runs, and day/date functions.
There are signs of some rotor rub, as well as plenty of dirt and grime.
42 ser. dates it to 1979, I think.
How old is that gasket?
It will be going off for a sympathetic service, while I search for a nice 19mm strap.
Steve.
