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Dad's watch
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Dan S
·Very sorry to hear about your father, but what an awesome thing to remember him by. Double-signed, and in the serial range for a transitional 145.022-68 IIRC (which would be cool), with the original box and papers.
Edit: Go slowly with the "restoration". It really shouldn't need anything other than a movement service. The watch looks great, and it is highly collectible in its original state.
Edit: Go slowly with the "restoration". It really shouldn't need anything other than a movement service. The watch looks great, and it is highly collectible in its original state.
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notchrishansen
·Hell of a first post... in for the experts.
https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/...meister-1?variant=33050039746635#&gid=1&pid=3
https://shop.hodinkee.com/products/...meister-1?variant=33050039746635#&gid=1&pid=3
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Servius
·Hello Chris,
Sorry to hear about your loss.
The first thing to do is to not send it to Omega, and listening to the advices that experienced people will give you on that thread.
That’s a hell of a watch btw.
Sorry to hear about your loss.
The first thing to do is to not send it to Omega, and listening to the advices that experienced people will give you on that thread.
That’s a hell of a watch btw.
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Mark020
··not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawerAnd dont sell it. If you do: take your time. Valuable piece
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FREDMAYCOIN
·I'm new to the forum and looking for advice. When my father passed last year I found his speedmaster in the box just as I remembered it as a young man. I would like to have it serviced or restored. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Walrus
·Sorry to hear of your father passing. Very cool you have such a nice memento to remember him by. It’s a very nice watch and I’m sure there are many experts here to give you great advice and information. I’m not one of them I just say “cool watch”.
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Chrisk1972
·Thanks for the feedback. I remember being fascinated with the watch and the box as a child. Finding it after his passing was truly awesome. I wear it on occasion and just want to make sure it's good to go.
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MikiJ
·Da - The Crater Box 🥰
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Chrisk1972
·Very sorry to hear about your father, but what an awesome thing to remember him by. Double-signed, and in the serial range for a transitional 145.022-68 IIRC (which would be cool), with the original box and papers.
Edit: Go slowly with the "restoration". It really shouldn't need anything other than a movement service. The watch looks great, and it is highly collectible in its original state.
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Chrisk1972
·Should I try to polish the crystal? If so leave it to a professional?
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Sherbie
·Personally, I’d leave it well alone for now
even the box can go for 1K or more, i believe, nowadays
even the box can go for 1K or more, i believe, nowadays
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·Should I try to polish the crystal? If so leave it to a professional?
there are some good threads on polishing crystals. Why don’t you read some of them and then see if you feel comfortable doing it. Personally I do it routinely.
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PaulC77
·Beautiful heirloom to remember your dad.
You don’t need to restore this just service and maybe like you say give the crystal a polish. Probably best to give the forum an idea of where in the world you are. There are many reputable and careful watchmakers who would treat and preserve your watch with the best of care, which the members would be only to happy to recommend to you.
good luck
You don’t need to restore this just service and maybe like you say give the crystal a polish. Probably best to give the forum an idea of where in the world you are. There are many reputable and careful watchmakers who would treat and preserve your watch with the best of care, which the members would be only to happy to recommend to you.
good luck
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Chrisk1972
·there are some good threads on polishing crystals. Why don’t you read some of them and then see if you feel comfortable doing it. Personally I do it routinely.
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Chrisk1972
·Beautiful heirloom to remember your dad.
You don’t need to restore this just service and maybe like you say give the crystal a polish. Probably best to give the forum an idea of where in the world you are. There are many reputable and careful watchmakers who would treat and preserve your watch with the best of care, which the members would be only to happy to recommend to you.
good luck
I guess I should have added that. I am located in the midwest US.
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MikiJ
·Check you PMs
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Dr.Sascha
·Condolences on your loss, but this is a wonderful family heirloom. Treasure it, along with, one hopes, the good memories it evokes.
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