Is it worth paying to have it restored?

Nathan1967

Thanks Roo
+1 Everything that @ICONO says
In terms of a replacement bracelet, you can find them here in the OF Sales Forum from time to time. I’ve seen them range from £250-£400 with the correct endlinks.
Alternatively, these look good on a Rallye Strap.

Here’s photos of mine with and without the bracelet, the case is in original unrefurbished condition which I think is the way to go with these if you can.

@Roo, please see a link to an article about the Speedmaster MkII, which I found really useful, I hope you do too

https://www.fratellowatches.com/omega-speedmaster-mark-ii-145-014/

All the best

Nathan

R Roo

Thanks Nathan, I hope I can get mine looking that good.

Rglaz

I just had my MK II totally restored for ~$1,000. US by Omega. The issue is the tritium dial and some will dispose of it and may legally have to. Independent shops may honor keeping the original dial if the tritium is not flaking . The movement may need some service and parts . I had mine since it was new and was long overdue for service. It lost all of the patina that it accumulated but is now set for the next 50 years. There is a replacement bracelet from OMEGA but it will look out of place unless you totally refinish the watch.

R Roo

Thanks for your help. I may need to start saving.

Nathan1967

That’s the Omega route for service/restoration though , horses for courses but one that many of us on this forum wouldn’t entertain as originality of the Watch is compromised and it’s expensive.

maxbelg

The restored monetary value will certainly be worth the cost of the restoration. The sentimental value for me would be priceless.............

EDIT: With restoration I mean service the movement and replace the crystal, pushers and maybe crown. Don't have it polished. If it were mine I'd go hunting for a period-correct original bracelet too.