Found a store in my neighborhood that sells vintage Omegas.
All the cases looked polished but it was fun seeing some pieces I've only seen pictures of online.
https://www.oldpasadena.org/visit/directory/view/112/shants-clock-and-watch-repair

 

Very sad hearing about the cases, quite exciting line up otherwise

I'd probably leave a 1 star review for damaging vintage pieces

 

It's really sad to see pieces that have been sales prepped to this extent. Those cases sure are shiny

However, it really IS fun to see a physical selection of watches you've only ever seen online, even if they are in less than perfect condition.

 

No web site, so best in person looking only

DON

 

I used to visit Pasadena several times a year pre-pandemic (doing work with colleagues at JPL) and discovered that shop several years ago. He has a nice selection, but all are over polished and most have redials — albeit good ones. Still, the prices weren’t horrible, at least not a few years ago. If you weren’t a collector looking for a perfect, original watch, you could do worse for the price if you just wanted a nice vintage Omega.

 

I wish i have that kind of store nearby..

 

Collectors watches cemetery

 

He must have to wind them all and check their time keeping on a daily basis!

 

Since a couple of years such shops popped up like mushrooms... the hype is on !

 

Place like this in Chicago. Decent but pricy repairs. Display cases of polished and redialed at high prices. Occasionally however one can find a diamond in the rough. Folks who buy are generally not collectors.