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  1. LBV Feb 25, 2020

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    04B99424-52BE-4A80-99B7-8DBEFEBFD5E3.jpeg First time posting here, I’ve recently purchased a Geneve and I’m sure of its authenticity. If someone could help identify what’s is and best ways of restoring it.
     
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  2. LBV Feb 25, 2020

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    More pictures.
     
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  3. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 25, 2020

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    Completely authentic.

    Restore it by getting a competent watchmaker to do a standard service, maybe replace the crown and crystal.
    Do not allow any case or bracelet polishing other than a light rub with a gold cleaning cloth.
    Omega Fixoflex bracelet with correct end links is a bonus.
     
  4. FBPB Feb 25, 2020

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    What he said.
     
  5. timecube Feb 25, 2020

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    One suggestion on how NOT to restore it, would be to send it to Omega for a factory servicing. (don't do that!)
    If given the chance they will make the watch pretty, but they will charge quite a lot for this and will also replace original parts willy-nilly.

    As @JimInOz says- find a competent independent watchmaker.
    Also (as I discovered) you want to avoid the sketchy guys at your local mall who specialize in replacing batteries on Quartz watches; rather, find someone whose specialty is repairing vintage watches. Service will likely be a few hundred dollars (roughly). It might be more than you paid for it. It's still likely to be worth it- as regular servicing should keep it running and running well for many years to come.
     
  6. Maskelyne Feb 25, 2020

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    Nice! Is the case plated or solid gold? My knowledge about these are quite poor ::book::
     
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  7. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 25, 2020

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    Omega cases from this era are generally:
    stainless steel,
    gold plated with stainless steel casebacks,
    gold capped with stainless steel casebacks or
    solid gold case and caseback.

    This watch, having plating on the undersides of the lugs is gold plated.
     
  8. Maskelyne Feb 25, 2020

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    Thank you. I thought so as well, due to the steel caseback. Do you know if there are exceptions (Omega)? I have seen other brands were the case are gold with steel casebacks.
     
  9. LBV Feb 25, 2020

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    Only cost me £15 and thanks for the advice.
     
  10. LBV Feb 25, 2020

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    How much would something like this be worth? It’s not worth getting a service if it’s more than the watch.
     
  11. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Feb 25, 2020

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    It depends on where you're located and what your watchmaker charges.

    If you balance the cost of a service against the purchase value of the watch, then maybe vintage watches are not for you.
     
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  12. FBPB Feb 25, 2020

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    The cost depends really on what has to be done to it. If everything is in order, no broken parts it will cost less.

    Having a similar vintage Zenith form the 60s serviced by a watchmaker that I trust cost me around £300 (this included a complete rebuild, replacement of a broken date wheel and some other various parts, some of which he had to source from outside).