I only got into watches this year. Omega was the first brand I gravitated to. I was thinking what could my first Omega be. At first, I considered a Speedy. But at around June-July, I got seriously interested in the SM 300. I was consulting @the future, showing him the watches I was considering. After a few watches, I found one that had potential. @the future told me that the watch will be a "project watch" as it needed work. Here's the watch as I bought it: I was able to get it at a very good price for the watch considering the fact that the bezel and crystal weren't original. I finally bought it mid July. @the future helped me source out the replacement crystal and crown. I was able to get the correct bezel from another forum. I also bought a Horween strap from worn & wound. True to what @the future said, this has been a project watch! Since I bought this watch in July, I've already bought 5 other watches that I have already been wearing and enjoying. Last Wednesday, all the parts for my SM 300 finally arrived! Today, I got the watch back from my watchmaker, and here it is:
Hey aapalileo! Looks awesome; that bezel was a great find! I'm glad it all finally worked out. Dibs if you ever want to sell it!
Great job, it looks very nice now. I really admire your determination and perseverance to get it looking like that, that's not easy at all
