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CK2375. Some advice on value and Restoration please.

  1. ryanlilley1664 May 19, 2019

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    Hi Guys,

    I have recently been handed down a watch that belonged to my grandads dad.

    After some research I believe that it's a CK 2375 c.1943.

    I guess my questions are...

    Can the glass/ crystal be replaced to remove the scratches?

    Is there any history in the creation of the watch. Was it built as a military watch during the war?

    Is it the original strap, or should it be leather?

    Any recommendations on getting it cleaned and restored in the U.K

    Finally, a rough value would be great.

    Any help or advice, is greatly received.

    Thanks in advance

    Ryan
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  2. KAP May 19, 2019

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    Use Polywatch or Novus for removing crystal scratches.

    As a quick check of your watch being a 1943 with a 981xxxx serial number, I looked to this link showing Omega movement serial numbers by date: http://chronomaddox.com/omega_serial_numbers.html . 1943 looks about right. I'm unable to help with some of your other questions, but I'm sure others will be able too.
     
  3. ryanlilley1664 May 19, 2019

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    Thank you!
     
  4. KingCrouchy May 19, 2019

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    Hello, congrats on getting this watch from your family.
    The band is a later replacement, watches of the 1940s came mostly on leather bands. It's not a military watch.

    The dial is sadly a redial, which reduces the value a lot. I would guess 300$ is the value of it, the sentimental value is much higher and is what matters. Just enjoy the watch and the memories linked to it.:thumbsup:
     
  5. ryanlilley1664 May 19, 2019

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    Hi, thanks very much for your reply.

    Whats a redial and the signs of it?

    I'd love to put a leather strap on it, so that's good news.

    Thanks
     
  6. gatorcpa ΩF InvestiGator Staff Member May 19, 2019

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  7. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF May 19, 2019

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    And just to elaborate on @gatorcpa's statement, the reason watches are redialed is to "fix" the damage you see on his example dial. This is done at an effort for "restoration" but to a collector - not necessarily to a ordinary wearer - it ruins the value. Back in the day when watches were more daily tools this was a very common service to get a little more wear out of a piece; sort of like a retread on a tire.
     
  8. ryanlilley1664 May 19, 2019

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    Thanks for all your help. really appreciated. I'll get it cleaned up and put a leather strap on it. love the look of still.

    Do they place a totally different face on, or is it painted over?

    Just a random question... on the back where the model number is i can see a load of numbers barely visible to the naked eye? Is this some sort of record of maintenance or changes?

    Thanks again
     
  9. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF May 19, 2019

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    Yes those are watchmakers marks; the ticket number or some other code.

    And they use the original dial - sometimes, like yours, it's totally painted over.