Case replacement - 176.007?

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masek

·May 26, 2022

Hi all,

I have this gold plated 176.007 which is pretty worn on its edges. I love the watch, but I have recently considered to try sourcing a nicer case.
Do you know if it is possible to find one? Should I rather plate it at a local specialist or should I just forget it?

 

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Pvt-Public

·May 26, 2022

Personally, I would leave it as is.

 

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Eric J

·Jun 17, 2022

Your best bet would be to check ebay frequently and hope a nice one comes up. The reality is that MD176.007's don't have thick plating and a lot of the cases show wear at the edges and on the pushers, so finding a clean case will be expensive and difficult. If you can keep the pushers and crown looking nice, I say don't bother with the case.

 

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peterkirk01

·Jun 17, 2022

I think that your watch looks great. Watches are bought to be worn daily and unfortunately ( fortunately ) they get a little wear and tear as time goes by. If you are looking for a new watch, buy one but in my humble opinion just leave it as it is and enjoy. Good luck.

 

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kingsrider

·Jun 17, 2022

Have you consulted with Omega?
Omega will provide you with free shipping to a service center for evaluation and an estimate. Cost you a small fortune and the watch will most likely be gone for 6 months, but the watch should come back looking like new.

 

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kingsrider

·Jun 17, 2022

Eric J

If you can keep the pushers and crown looking nice, I say don't bother with the case.

the pushers are worn through as well

 

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Engee

·Jun 17, 2022

masek

Hi all,

I have this gold plated 176.007 which is pretty worn on its edges. I love the watch, but I have recently considered to try sourcing a nicer case.
Do you know if it is possible to find one? Should I rather plate it at a local specialist or should I just forget it?

Is the watch plated, capped or filled?

If you want it redone there are services out there who specialise in it. Personally I wouldn’t be averse to doing it although I guess it’s akin to a redial for many collectors.

Plating is not exorbitantly expensive. Filling and capping more so. There’s more gold required and the process is less straightforward as I understand it.

A good watchmaker probably has someone they can send the case and pushers to for this, and it makes sense to do it as part of a service so the watchmaker is dismantling the piece and putting it back together. However there are many platers who specialise in jewellery and watches and will be capable of doing it safely.

 

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DaveK

·Jun 17, 2022

https://www.replateit.com/

 

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peterkirk01

·Jun 17, 2022

Leave it as it is and enjoy.

 

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Archer

·Jun 17, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Just FYI - replacement cases are not available from Omega for this.

 

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masek

·Jun 22, 2022

@Pvt-Public , @Eric J ,@kingsrider , @DaveK , @Engee , @Archer - thanks for your feedback! It is greatly appreciated.

@peterkirk01 - happy to hear that you like this watch! - It used to be yours 😉

 

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peterkirk01

·Jun 22, 2022

I had no idea that it was mine once. It would not change the fact that I still like it as is. Enjoy.

 

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lillatroll

·Jun 23, 2022

I think yours looks fine. I would just wear it as it is and enjoy it. I have one, but don’t wear it often.

 

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tnt9

·Jun 23, 2022

enjoy in it, it looks good! there isnt need fo change.

 

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masek

·Jun 23, 2022

lillatroll

I think yours looks fine. I would just wear it as it is and enjoy it. I have one, but don’t wear it often.

That’s a beauty, @lillatroll!

 

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Arancio601

·Jun 23, 2022

Looks fantastic. Wears its age very well in my opinion.