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·Hi all,
I was hoping you could help me identify what type model De Ville my dad currently has. I tired searching through the forum, but it looks like everyone else's De Ville looks slightly different. Most of the images I was able find online has the Seamaster and De Ville logos towards the bottom of the watch, but my Dad's watch is towards the top.
Here's what I know about the watch:
-My dad bought the watch when he first immigrated to the states in 60/70s
-Bands were definitely changed
-Watch was probably never serviced
-Currently is not running
-Minute hand is no longer attached properly
-The back case is etched with 9-3-82 and perhaps someones initials?
I'm looking to restore the watch and gifting it to my Dad. What can I expect the repair cost to be? Are the hands original hands? I've read that I should request not to have the case polished? Why is that?
I'm located in San Francisco Bay Area. Any recommended watchmakers in the area?
Any tips, advice, or cool facts about the watch would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
I was hoping you could help me identify what type model De Ville my dad currently has. I tired searching through the forum, but it looks like everyone else's De Ville looks slightly different. Most of the images I was able find online has the Seamaster and De Ville logos towards the bottom of the watch, but my Dad's watch is towards the top.
Here's what I know about the watch:
-My dad bought the watch when he first immigrated to the states in 60/70s
-Bands were definitely changed
-Watch was probably never serviced
-Currently is not running
-Minute hand is no longer attached properly
-The back case is etched with 9-3-82 and perhaps someones initials?
I'm looking to restore the watch and gifting it to my Dad. What can I expect the repair cost to be? Are the hands original hands? I've read that I should request not to have the case polished? Why is that?
I'm located in San Francisco Bay Area. Any recommended watchmakers in the area?
Any tips, advice, or cool facts about the watch would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
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