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  1. la_lusigne Dec 23, 2018

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    Hello,

    I am asking for your help to know what possible price I could pay for a complete service of this model of Omega : Omega 2606-4 Cal.381.

    I have attached some photos of the watch.

    Best regards.
     
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  2. KingCrouchy Dec 23, 2018

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    I sadly can't give you an exact price (depends on your location and the watchmaker), but I can only advise to not send it to Omega.
     
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  3. dennisthemenace Hey, he asked for it! Dec 23, 2018

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    Unfortunately, Omega might be the only option.
     
  4. la_lusigne Dec 23, 2018

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    Thanks for the answer.
    I live in Paris, France and yes, I thought that sending it to Omega would be excessively expensive.
    If anyone could give me a price range at least, It would be enough for me.
     
  5. ChrisN Dec 23, 2018

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    A movement service can be made by many watchmakers if it doesn't need many parts. Budget €500-800, assuming it's a runner today.

    But you want case restoration as well so, you might double that.

    For Omega, have a look here (it's in GBP):
    https://www.omegawatches.com/custom...s-and-prices/main-steps-of-a-complete-service

    I don't believe the service price shown of £550-700 will apply to a call 381. Restoration starts at £1700 which is a lot of money...

    Hope this helps, Chris
     
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  6. NickC Dec 23, 2018

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    If you're in Paris, hop on the train to London and drop it off with Simon Freese in Essex.
     
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  7. la_lusigne Dec 23, 2018

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    Thank you so much for the answers, you have been really helpful.
     
  8. merchandiser Dec 23, 2018

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    There are many Parisians on this forum that may be able to recommend a local watchmaker for you. Calling @Fost and @Syrte
     
  9. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Dec 23, 2018

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    Bonjour,
    is this a watch you own or a watch you’re thinking of buying ?

    My watchmaker never uses email, Whatsapp etc and would need to see the watch in hand.

    If you do not have the watch, but would like a general idea of repair costs and someone reliable you can contact on email, I recommend you contact “Isosta” well known on French forums - a collector who now restores watches professionally in South of France.
    Name @Isosta on FAM, @Isostagru on Instagram.
    Tell him @Syrte sends you. I’m sure his prices are reasonable — especially with the work needed on that poor case back.
     
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  10. la_lusigne Dec 23, 2018

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    It is a watch I am thinking of buying. Thank you for the contacts you have mentioned, I'll try to be in touch with them.
    Merci encore !
     
  11. merchandiser Dec 23, 2018

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    If you can buy it at a fair price I would recommend looking for a donor watch with a better case. I believe this dial would work in a ref 2486 case in addition to a ref 2606. The black dial is much less common than the silver dialed variants.
     
  12. Syrte MWR Tech Support Dept Dec 23, 2018

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    Pas de quoi.
    If you want an email address and other contacts for Isosta send me a pm.
     
  13. Magic_Omega Dec 23, 2018

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    Hello good evening,

    If you are living in Paris you speak french.
    I have a good old watchmaker in Biel/Switzerland, he can help you, he speaks French and Italian.
    If you want to call him, I can give you his phone number, and you discuss directly with him.
    Write me a message, if you want?

    Meilleurs salutations
    Markus
     
  14. la_lusigne Dec 24, 2018

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    Hello,

    I would like to thank you for the help but I unfortunately did not manage to get the watch at the auction.
    Maybe an another time.

    Best regards and thank you again !
    Bonne fêtes de fin d'années également.
     
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