Father’s Watch from Early 60’s

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Zest

·Sep 3, 2025

I received this after my dad passed away. I’ll keep it because it was his. But, it seems in really rough condition because of its age. I know the movement has been serviced a few times over the last 20 years but I don’t know anything else.

Is this something that is worth restoring? Is it in expected condition for a watch from the early 60’s?

 

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JimInOz

·Sep 3, 2025·Melbourne Australia

It's definitely worth a basic restoration and service.
The watch does show signs of age/wear, but it's still a decent example, if not "collector grade". The crystal appears to have a gold tension ring so it may be incorrect but can be rectified, crown also appears to be a replacement but once again, a suitable crown could be sourced and fitted.

 

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dsio

·Sep 3, 2025·Ash @ ΩF

Definitely worth servicing and enjoying, these have excellent movements and make for a fantastic dress watch for smart casual or business settings.

I would suggest replacing the bracelet which isn’t original to the watch with a nice quality leather strap in the color of your preference, it’ll look a lot nicer like that, alternatively you could hunt for a beads of rice bracelet.

 

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HorsinTime

·Sep 3, 2025

I would in no way describe that as "in really rough condition". Hang around here long enough and you'll see just how rough a watch can get😀

As @JimInOz and @dsio have said, it won't take much to make this a really nice watch to wear. And it'll be a lovely reminder of your dad.

 

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AG77

·Sep 3, 2025

I think it's beautiful. I'd wear it just like that. Maybe I'd get it serviced, maybe not, depending how it's keeping time. Enjoy it, wear it happily as a reminder of your dad.

 

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Radius321

·Sep 4, 2025

Very nice watch mate, get it serviced nice memento from your father

 

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AndyAust

·Sep 4, 2025

If you wanted to bring it back to original, you would need to replace the crown. That's just a detail. I wish my father had worn beautiful watches - such a lovely memento.

 

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Zest

·Sep 9, 2025

Thank you to all who replied. This is an interesting site and I’m enjoying learning about these time pieces