Hey guys,

I've been slowly chipping away at a few parts, mainly for my 321s. I've got some service items (pushers, crystals, etc) and am now working on some movement parts. Some of them - like a balance complete - are hard to find and if found, very expensive.

I know some of the experienced collectors have accumulated parts and movements.

I'm wondering now if I should
-continue the hunt for some of these rare and expensive parts that I may never need?
-find a reasonably priced and proper vintage cal 321 for potential donor?
-rely on omega and be prepared to pay?
-all of the above?

I could use some feedback as I muddle through how to be prepared enough without blowing my brains out.

Greatly appreciated guys!

J

 

Better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

 

If a part costs X now it's going to cost 2X next year.

 

I think it is fun to find those hard to find parts (or better yet) a complete spare movement.

 

rely on Omega. then we have more parts to buy now......kind regards. achim

 

I've seen some of those success stories. Pretty good turn outs I'd say. Don't recall one with an older speedy. I'll go search.

So, sounds like best option is all of the above.

Noted.. thanks!

 

Heh, I even commented on that one. Thanks for the link!

So they're getting more sympathetic to vintage/collectors. That's good.. but I guess what I'm concerned about is, for how long will they be able to do that? (ie, how long will supplies last? - I know, we don't know)