Hello all,
I'm new to the forums as well as new to Omega watches and watch collecting in general. I came here hoping to find a little info on my watch that I couldn't find through google.
Heres the story, several months ago I picked up this old 'bumper' style omega for next to nothing (< $10). It was in great shape (as seen in the first picture). I took it to a local watchman to have a band adjusted and kind of got talked into paying a little over $200 (total including the band) to have the watch serviced, meaning a thorough cleaning, replacing the mainspring, etc. Since I've never had a watch of this quality, and they seem to be going anywhere from $200-$1200 I figured I might as well pay for the service as a preventive measure.
Unfortunately, after nearly 3 months of having to deal with this watch shop, I got it back with a cracked crystal, and damage to the dial. I was able to get $50 back but still payed over $150 for a watch in worse condition then when I took it. (Notice the last two pictures).
Anyways, my questions were
1) what is the model of this watch if anyone knows, (i've gathered its most likely late 40s-early 50s and maybe a 351 caliper)
2) Is it expected to have something like this happen being it is such an old watch, if not should I try and have them refund the full cost of the labor (I dont mind paying for the parts)
3) how much if any, does a damaged dial (notice the lighter spot near the 2 o'clock marker, another spot is hidden under the minute hand) and replaced crystal effect the value? They offered to have the dial refinished but I was so tired of dealing with them I said nevermind.
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