Finally ready to wear

DNX · Aug 19, 2021

My late fathers Omega from 1969 (52 years old), which I have just had freshly serviced, replated, refinished, renewed and put on a new leather strap - I think its gone straight to number 1 spot at the top of my collection.

Anyone able to advise rough value - I wouldn't sell it, I am asking for insurance purposes to get it under cover although in truth the value to me is more sentimental but still need to place a figure against it for the insurer.

Thoughts, and I hope you like.

alexei.joukovski · Aug 19, 2021

Very nicely done. In terms of replacement value I would estimate $850 USD.

3rdstringholder · Aug 21, 2021

Nice....

DaveK · Aug 21, 2021

Looks nice. How was your experience with the replating?

DNX · Aug 22, 2021

DaveK
Looks nice. How was your experience with the replating?

The gold was dull and scratched on the watch - trusted a good watchmaker and it has come out like a brand new watch - simply stunning - just how I had wanted, but blown away seeing it in person when I got it back...

MtV · Aug 22, 2021

DNX
The gold was dull and scratched on the watch - trusted a good watchmaker and it has come out like a brand new watch - simply stunning - just how I had wanted, but blown away seeing it in person when I got it back...

Do you happen to know the thickness of the plating? I’ve inquired about replating once and a few local shops would all only do 2-4 micron. I think Omega has never done less than 20, so that’s what I was aiming at.

DNX · Aug 22, 2021

Sorry, I dont - it looks great, like new now - but didnt even think about the thickness sorry.

Dan S · Aug 24, 2021

Enjoy your heirloom! I personally don't see the need to insure watches like this since the monetary value is low, but the sentimental value can't be replaced. Just be careful with it. Keep it dry and secure.

Evitzee · Aug 24, 2021

MtV
Do you happen to know the thickness of the plating? I’ve inquired about replating once and a few local shops would all only do 2-4 micron. I think Omega has never done less than 20, so that’s what I was aiming at.

Most gold plating is < 3 micron, if Omega's gold thickness was > 20 micron they were quite probably using a gold filled process where the gold is physically bonded to the metal under heat and pressure giving the required thickness. It's much more durable, often lasting 30 years with frequent wear.

But the OPs watch looks great, with careful wear it should be fine for quite awhile.

MtV · Aug 24, 2021

Evitzee
Most gold plating is < 3 micron, if Omega's gold thickness was > 20 micron they were quite probably using a gold filled process where the gold is physically bonded to the metal under heat and pressure giving the required thickness

Thanks for the explanation. I’m absolutely no expert, all I know is we call the 70s Omegas with 20 microns gold-plated, as opposed to gold-filled or gold-capped. I’ve had some 50s Omegas that stated a thickness of 80 microns and I thought I’d have read something about gold-cap being ~200 microns?

philips · Aug 25, 2021

Nice!

ken_hodson · Aug 25, 2021

Looks fantastic! Hope that it brings you back good memories of your father.

Finally ready to wear

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