Is this Constellation worth repairing?

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roadking95

·Oct 29, 2013

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ulackfocus

·Oct 29, 2013

If it's a family heirloom the answer is YES.

 

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X350 XJR

·Oct 29, 2013·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Worth is a relative term.

Was it free?

Are you trying to turn if for a profit after repairing it?

 

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roadking95

·Oct 29, 2013

X350 XJR

Worth is a relative term.

Was it free?

Are you trying to turn if for a profit after repairing it?

 

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roadking95

·Oct 29, 2013

I want an idea of the repair cost....
I bought this in 1968 & would like to give it to my grandson... In 1975 it fell six stories and I never repaired it.

 

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X350 XJR

·Oct 29, 2013·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Figure $125-$150 for a basic service plus parts, which could add several hundred dollars depending on what may have been damaged in its fall.

Its really difficult to get any more definitive from just a couple pictures.

Does it run, can you set the hand?

 

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roadking95

·Oct 29, 2013

Thank you,
Hand moves, watch does not run.
I'll send it to NJ for a quote.

 

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ulackfocus

·Oct 29, 2013

roadking95

I'll send it to NJ for a quote.

Don't send it to Omega! 😲 Believe it or not, that's one of the LAST places to ship it for restoration work. They aren't careful about using correct parts and will put whatever fits on the watch (hands, crown, etc). Try one of the watchmakers who are members here - they're MUCH more sympathetic to vintage and will restore what they can and replace only what's necessary with the right parts.

 

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Alpha

·Oct 29, 2013·Kilt Owner, Beagle Parent, Omega Collector

Is the rotor not dislodged ?

 

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roadking95

·Oct 29, 2013

Not sure about rotor.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Oct 30, 2013

I've sent you a PM