First Omega - Advice on Restoration?

Hey all,

I'm happy to report that I just joined the forum (and the Omega club) with my first ever purchase of an Omega watch.

It's a vintage gold Seamaster that's in need of some TLC. Original listing here: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-Omega-Seamaster-Automatic-Cal-550-Original-Dial-Gold-Filled-Steel-Back-RUNS-/274704712027?nma=true&si=Z8jzprlQ8qlj34qkErEdmXm4Pu0%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557.

Looking at it, I believe it's going to need: servicing & maybe parts replacement, a bit of spot removal on the dial, new or restored hands (the ones in the pictures seem to be either beat to hell or aftermarket), a new crystal, and replating. Does that sound about right?

Right now, I have omegaaddict.com, tmwatchco.com, and replateit.com as candidates to handle some or all of the above. Are there any other recommended providers I should be considering? Thanks!

EDIT: Pictures added inline.

I should probably clarify something: I intentionally bought a beat up watch because my plan from the beginning was to pay for a full restoration (minus the dial) for a gold vintage Omega. I fully expect the final all-in cost for this watch to clear $1K and I'm perfectly okay with that. Arguably this one was overpriced a bit, but I'm okay with that too as long as the movement is reasonably intact. If it isn't, I'll return it; the seller has a 30 day return policy and good ratings, so I assume they'll honor that policy.

Finally, I'm also in the market for one additional rose gold vintage watch (De Ville, Seamaster, or Constellation at a good price). If anyone has any leads, please let me know! I was already accosted for buying this one off Ebay and I swear I'd be really happy to instead give my business to a trusted seller from this forum.

I'm not convinced the case needs more than a hand-polishing. There are a couple of big dings that are obvious in the pics but might not be on the wrist. The dial you're probably stuck with. Hands, should be able to source those. Movement, your watchmaker will tell you. Parts are available from Omega.

I would contact Nesbit's in Seattle. You'll end up paying more for the watch than the service, but that's what happens when you buy some poor abused watch from eBay instead of a private sale here.

I would have loved to purchase from here, but the layout of listings is user-hostile and it's not clear how to filter down to just the vintage gold Omegas. I intend to purchase an additional vintage watch in rose gold, so would be happy to hear any advice on better navigating the listings.

I understand your problem. The people who write the listings assume a certain amount of learning on the part of the person reading them.

Do look outside of Omega for watches with certain characteristics. I, for example, have a fabulous rose gold Lemania from the early 50s that I really like. There are other Swiss brands from the 40s and 50s equal in quality that cost a lot less.

Bumping in case anyone has any additional advice. Thanks!

Lemania non-chrono watches are spiffy and there seems to be a lot of them in rose gold. I have one myself.

I had omega addict fix quick date set on my seamaster and he did an amazing job!