So my Grandad and I were very close. I grew up without a father, and he was my protector and friend. I also have the honor of being named after him (I'm a girl so same spelling but different pronunciation). I have nothing but good memories of him and he and I were each other's favorites (towards the end of his life, he couldn't speak anymore but he would always try to speak to me). He died some 7 years ago, and I miss him all the time. We recently came across his old Omega watch which had stopped working a long time ago. I took it to a local watchmaker to have it cleaned and make it work again. I'm just so happy to have a piece of him with me everyday.

Let me know what you guys think!

 

I guess you may be Michaela?

A nice watch to remember your Grandfather by.
My only suggestion would be to have the sapphire crystal replaced, but it requires a specific crysta/seal/insertion tool so a specialist Omega watchmaker would be required.
If you look at the scratches and think to yourself "Grandad made these, and I don't care", then enjoy it every time you wear it.

Cheers

Jim

PS: I have one or two I think, not my absolute favourite vintage Omega, but they are rugged reliable examples from their period.

 

It is amazing how a watch can stand for something or someone very special. Although it is sad you lost your grandfather and good friend, I think it is heartwarming that his watch is now on your wrist. I have the same with the a Heuer watch I inherited from my grandfather which got me started in collecting watches in the first place. We were not so close as you and your grandfather but I am so thankful for his heritage since it introduced me with the art of horlogy, which has given me so much pleasure and joy throughout the years.
Wear it in good health and enjoy the watch your grandfather enjoyed so much!

 

I think it's a great heirloom. Wear it in good health.

 

Very nice! My first thought was also: a new crystal, but otherwise all the scratches were made by your grandfather So it's nice to keep it this way.

 

Thanks for your comments.

Yes, totally right about the new crystal- I thought about it, but to your point, I can't help but think that he made them, though. He was a farmer so he was a pretty simple guy with lots of opportunities to watch- scratch.

Can anyone tell me more about the watch?

 

Hahahhaa. Ah- close! Can you tell me more about this watch?

 

As it says on the dial, it's a Seamaster Cosmic 2000 with a 40 micron gold plated case and bracelet. It probably dates to about 1970 onward and houses a caliber 1022 movement (I suspect).

Ideally, to identify conclusively, you could simply unscrew the caseback to see the caliber, movement serial number and watch reference number.

However.............the Cosmic 2000 used a rather different case design where the movement is housed in a "tuna can" style container, and this is pressed in and held in the central case band by hard gaskets.

To look at the movement you have to remove the movement case from the watch (easy), and then open the movement by using compressed air to "pop" the crystal from the can (difficult!), then you can remove the movement and see all of the info inside.

I'd suggest you just enjoy it .

 

Thanks for sharing your story. Option B, write down on you calendar to service the watch again in 5 or 6 years, and ask the watchmaker to make note of the model #, and take some photos, at that time. Best wishes, Dave

 

I second all the advice here. It's a nice watch, it's special to you, and you were meant to have it. It'll be OK for a few years before it needs servicing, but it will be nice to get all the details then (movement, serial number, etc.). It's amazing how much better a new crystal can make an old watch look, but it's not strictly necessary. A big chunky piece of the early seventies on a woman's wrist is a striking look, and again, it's a good watch. It will make you happy every time you look at it. Wear it in good health.

 

I wonder if there is a way to put a leather strap on it? Looking at the lugs, it might not be possible, but (IMO), on a smaller wrist like that leather might take some of the bulk down.