Here are some photos of the Omega overhauled watch

78Bonanza · May 27, 2026

See my prior post for model and serial number
I asked Omega in Switzerland on my work order to retain as much of the original patina as possible.
I don’t know why they replaced the face since it was perfect condition to my uneducated eye, but at least they sent it back . It still looks perfect so I suppose someone ,someday could have it reinstalled .
I’m the only owner and Im not selling it so my kids will have to deal with it if they choose when they settle my estate LOL
I west it often now .

78Bonanza · May 27, 2026

78Bonanza
See my prior post for model and serial number
I asked Omega in Switzerland on my work order to retain as much of the original patina as possible.
I don’t know why they replaced the face since it was perfect condition to my uneducated eye, but at least they sent it back . It still looks perfect so I suppose someone ,someday could have it reinstalled .
I’m the only owner and Im not selling it so my kids will have to deal with it if they choose when they settle my estate LOL
I west it often now .

I meant to say “I wear it often now . “

78Bonanza · May 27, 2026

BTW if they checked how keeps time ?
Well I don’t know what “normal “ is for a watch this old but gains about a minute a day

Endshake · May 28, 2026

a Minute a day is to much for a serviced Watch.

SOG53 · May 28, 2026

Endshake
a Minute a day is to much for a serviced Watch.

I agree but I would not part with it again to send back to 🇨🇭 to fix. If you end up reinstalling original dial watchmaker can regulate it then, probably won't take much to tweak timing.
Enjoy the watch not often do we see original owners watch.

Passover · May 28, 2026

Problem with the original dial is that it was badly relumed already, not very appealing IMO...

78Bonanza · May 30, 2026

Passover
Problem with the original dial is that it was badly relumed already, not very appealing IMO...

Would a regular watch repair shop had done this on their own accord ? I don’t recall if I ever gave it to Omega in NYC for repair but I may have . It’s been so many years . I have owned it since new , about 58 years now.

I’m not a collector however the president of IWC North America awarded one of their pilot chronographs a few year ago for leadership in an aviation charity. It’s a beautiful watch, but it’s a huge, self winding thing .
The Speedmaster is much more wearable for me . It will be my daily watch until I break it again and send it back to Omega. If it looks original I’ll be a happy camper .

t_kermi · May 30, 2026

78Bonanza
BTW if they checked how keeps time ?
Well I don’t know what “normal “ is for a watch this old but gains about a minute a day

Not sure about pricing there, but st least here in Finland my watchmaker takes 10€ for calibrating the time keeping and does it while waiting. With that you should get it running something like -3s to +7s per day since it's just serviced.

78Bonanza · Jun 7, 2026

Passover
Problem with the original dial is that it was badly relumed already, not very appealing IMO...

Is there anyone that can actually relume a dial correctly?

SOG53 · Jun 7, 2026

2 people that get great reviews are James Hyman in UK and another in Germany I believe goes by Horoluma ? Spelling.
Lots of praise here on OF for both

Passover · Jun 8, 2026

https://horoluma.com/

What he shows as 'done work' is quite impressive IMO, take a look:

https://horoluma.com/dial-restoration/

Here are some photos of the Omega overhauled watch

78Bonanza

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Endshake

SOG53

Passover

78Bonanza

t_kermi

78Bonanza

SOG53

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