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krogerfoot
·The watch looks great on you. Whatever it might be worth on the market, if you sell it you will never get another one like it at any price.
My Dads Inherited Vintage Naiad Medicus
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Stewbacca
·Hi JimInOz,
I've been in contact with
Hi JimlnOz,
Thank you once again for thee extra info I really appreciate it, I'll get in touch with and Contact "Simon Freese watchmakers in Essex"
Regards,
Stewart
I've been in contact with
- he's one of the best independent Omega specialists for service and may be able to source a crown (or if not might point you in the right direction)
Hi JimlnOz,
Thank you once again for thee extra info I really appreciate it, I'll get in touch with and Contact "Simon Freese watchmakers in Essex"
Regards,
Stewart
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Stewbacca
·The watch looks great on you. Whatever it might be worth on the market, if you sell it you will never get another one like it at any price.
I'll never sell it. My dad had it all his life, which I didn't know about, then he passed away then my brother got it, he passed away, so finally it was passed onto me the last sibling and thank-you for the comment!...
Kind regards,
Stewart
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Stewbacca
·Looks like a fantastic well persevered example! Would love to see some photos under natural light 😀
Hope you like the new photos of my
Naiad Medicus!...
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Larry S
··Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.Swiss Time Services as well.
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krogerfoot
·Hi Krogerfoot,
I'll never sell it. My dad had it all his life, which I didn't know about, then he passed away then my brother got it, he passed away, so finally it was passed onto me the last sibling and thank-you for the comment!...
Kind regards,
Stewart
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Stewbacca
·Glad to hear you're keeping it. Your father was not screwing around when he selected that watch, and your brother kept it in great shape.
Regards,
Stewart
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OllieOnTheRocks
·Absolutely. Great to see 1930s watches preserved so well! Enjoy 😀
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Stewbacca
·Hi everyone,
Just been talking to "Michael Boesch"
From "Omega in Switzerland, " I've spoken to him a few times now, he's prepared to send a representative at the Swatch Group UK who will arrange the pick-up of my watch and forward it to their workshop in Biel.
This is Michael talking - Also, our specialists work hand in hand with our brand heritage experts to ensure that after the restoration, your watch is faithful to the original timepiece documented in our official archives.
So I've replied yes to Michael and see what happens when they receive it in Biel if I don't agree with the price, they'll send it back at no extra cost, win-win!...
Regards,
Stewart
Just been talking to "Michael Boesch"
From "Omega in Switzerland, " I've spoken to him a few times now, he's prepared to send a representative at the Swatch Group UK who will arrange the pick-up of my watch and forward it to their workshop in Biel.
This is Michael talking - Also, our specialists work hand in hand with our brand heritage experts to ensure that after the restoration, your watch is faithful to the original timepiece documented in our official archives.
So I've replied yes to Michael and see what happens when they receive it in Biel if I don't agree with the price, they'll send it back at no extra cost, win-win!...
Regards,
Stewart
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Darlinboy
·John Senior is not doing service any more, but does still sell parts. His website is not currently open but here is the link.
http://www.obsoletewatchandclockparts.com
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Stewbacca
·Thanks for that Darlinboy!...
Stewbacca out
Stewbacca out
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Darlinboy
·...
This is Michael talking - Also, our specialists work hand in hand with our brand heritage experts to ensure that after the restoration, your watch is faithful to the original timepiece documented in our official archives...
The above statement would not give me confidence about the “restoration”.
If your goal is to maintain the originality of your heirloom watch, be sure you know exactly what they are doing and what will be replaced or altered, else you may not recognize it afterwards.
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Syrte
·Aren’t services at Omega around 500 or 600 Swiss francs?
If it were mine I’d be afraid to lose a precious family heirloom in cross border shipments with the Brexit mess and the Covid.
If it were mine I’d be afraid to lose a precious family heirloom in cross border shipments with the Brexit mess and the Covid.
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apsm100
··Noob taxpayerI would not send it to Omega, even with very detailed instructions.
Unless you want your watch fully restored to look brand new, find an independent watchmaker.
Unless you want your watch fully restored to look brand new, find an independent watchmaker.
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Dan S
·This is Michael talking - Also, our specialists work hand in hand with our brand heritage experts to ensure that after the restoration, your watch is faithful to the original timepiece documented in our official archives.
Oops, and things were going so well until now. Most of the restorations I have seen from Omega involved repainted dials, which is what they consider making the watch look brand new again. That is not what I would want.
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watchyouwant
·You have to be very specific in your instructions. Like: " under no circumstances, alter my original dial or exchange my original hands. No dial cleaning, pls. Do not polish my case. Just service the movement and replace all seals incl. the crown seal. If that is not possible, return the old crown as well. If you have the original shaped crystal, pls. replace and send back the original. "