Hello, I am going to send this ref. to Bienne for a complete service and a bezel replacement. I really like the constrast between the yellow gold dial and the black hands and indexes. I intend to wear that watch about 1x a month or so, it will not be a safe queen I would have a few questions regarding service: As there is no lume in the hands, i guess that a replacement would make no difference right ? What do you think of a slight polishing on this one ? Some pics below, sorry for poor quality: Other advices will be greatly appreciated Thanks folks
I think sending it to Bienne is a mistake. It's overpriced and, unless you want the watch to look new, it will come back that way. Where are you located? I think there are many members who can recommend a watchmaker.
I live in Bienne and I do know a good watchmaker in the region. yes I would like to have it like new To my understanding, value will not be affected as replacement parts will be identical to original parts (no lume), correct ?
If you want it returned to the condition it left the factory you are in the right place...Just be prepared to sell your sister to pay for it.
That's the big question. Will they be identical, or will a dot over a number on the bezel have moved? Or a omega symbol now be printed, rather than placed, on the dial. Or something else like that.
Nobody fan say for certain but that's a reasonably assumption. The replacement parts won't be cheap though, especially any made of gold.