Omega sub second just in, but when I opened the package and even the watch itself reeked of cigarette-smoke it was a bit of a downer.

Got rid of the bracelet (madi in Finland of all places!) and got it cleaned and polished the crystal. With a new strap mounted it brightened up a dark November Friday afternoon..

Before -



After/later - the dial is not perfect but not too bad either.


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Very nice

 

Nice. Might clean up more with some Rodico or blutak.

 

Thats beyond my DIY skills

 

Even better in natural light, and with a proper camera

 

What is the reference of this one?

 

It's a 2791 , 14 mill

 

Beautiful restoration!

 

That’s a nice level of patina for my taste! Great job.

 

Looks absolutely lovely……Wear it in good health

 

I believe I saw this watch on the show Madmen. If it was a set piece it could explain the cigarette smell! Otherwise, love the tuxedo dial.

 

Dibs!

 

Those lugs are kind of special...

 

That is in amazing condition !

 

Looks crisp! Nice watch!!