Heritage - Service or not service

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PGuy

·Sep 1, 2025

Hello everyone,

This is my first post, and I’m seeking your wisdom to help me evaluate whether I should service the watch I inherited from my grandfather.

I don’t know the exact model name, but I do have some information about it:

• Case - 14391-7
• Movement - 18672980
• Calibre - 268

And some photos

Please share with me your thoughts 😀
Thanks and cheers

 

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Dan S

·Sep 1, 2025

You didn't mention your plans for it. If you are going to use it regularly you'll want to have it serviced. If not, don't.

Let us know if you have other questions about your heirloom.

 

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PGuy

·Sep 1, 2025

Thanks @Dan S for you answer. In fact the watch is not working in the current conditions.

I’ll use it in special occasions only.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 1, 2025

Here's hoping that a service is all that's needed so you can enjoy it. 👍

 

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PGuy

·Sep 1, 2025

Dan S

Here's hoping that a service is all that's needed so you can enjoy it. 👍

It will be an expensive one 😅

 

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Mark020

·Sep 1, 2025·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

Why? Movement does not look too bad

 

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Davidt

·Sep 1, 2025

If it was my grandfather’s watch there’s no question - I’d service it and wear it frequently. No ooont having a full expensive restoration done, just a case clean (no polish), movement service and perhaps a new crystal. Shouldn’t be too expensive. Several hundred pounds/dollars.

 

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Porteroso

·Sep 1, 2025

Nice watch. Don't give it to Omega, find a local watchmaker who has an Omega parts account. Show us pics once it is cleaned up!

 

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PGuy

·Sep 2, 2025

Hello everyone,

Thank you all for your feedback—it really gives me more confidence to move forward with the refurbishment of my grandfather’s watch.

I’m fully aware that this is a sentimental investment with no financial return, but it’s something meaningful to me.

@Mark020 / @Davidt The watch is currently at an Omega-certified repair center. Their diagnosis includes:

• Deformed case
• Damaged mainspring
• Damaged balance staff pivot
• Deep scratches on the crystal
• Not water-resistant

The full service, including a new Omega wrist bracelet, will cost around €1,000 + tax (again, a sentimental investment).

@Porteroso since I’m a beginner in this area, I want to ensure the quality of the restoration. I’d rather pay a bit more than risk further damage by handing it to someone less experienced.

Do any of you have an idea of the watch’s name or model?

 

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Mark020

·Sep 2, 2025·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

PGuy

Deformed case

That's a serious issue. But anyway: I'd go independent

 

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JimInOz

·Sep 2, 2025·Melbourne Australia

PGuy

Omega-certified repair center

Is this an official Omega repair centre, or is it a jeweller/watch shop that claims to be "Omega certified?

As noted above, you should seek an independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account.

They may provide you with a less than "standard service checklist quote" thing that the corporates punch out.

 

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PGuy

·Sep 2, 2025

JimInOz

Is this an official Omega repair centre, or is it a jeweller/watch shop that claims to be "Omega certified?

As noted above, you should seek an independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account.

They may provide you with a less than "standard service checklist quote" thing that the corporates punch out.

I gave a sum up of the report. It's an Omega repair centre listed in Omega website. The photos are those from the report.

How can i find an independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account? sorry for the basic questions, but as i said above, it's a new world for me.

Thanks again for your help guys.

 

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Radius321

·Sep 2, 2025

echoing what has been sent above please send to an independent watchmaker

 

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Davidt

·Sep 2, 2025

I guess my question would be what are they going to do about the deformed case? If replace it, I’d be very hesitant as that’s a major component of the watch your grandfather wore.
If not, it sounds in the high side for a service. Then again, if their reviews are good and your happy they’re competent with vintage, it may be an acceptable solution.