Hey all! My fiance has been going on about his grandpas watch he would like me to get restored as his wedding gift and I have no idea where to start. He said he would like the original band, and it looks like it needs a good cleaning. Having no knowledge on this stuff and being a woman, I dont want to get ripped off! Any advice?
Just google Omega accreditation watchmaker in your area As above not a Omega boutique If you let us know where you live ( state, country ) someone might know of a good one close by
I think there is a very good watchmaker in Ontario He may be very busy but you could try him. Maybe he could reply here if he has time.
The watch dial looks in good order which is a big plus. The original band could have been either a leather strap or an Omega bracelet, most likely of the "beads of rice" type. These look good with stainless steel watches which I think yours is? but hard to be certain from the photos. For gold top my personal preference is a brown leather strap as I think gold-plated BORs are a bit tacky, just my opinion and others will differ.