Omega 14716 Cal 491 Is it worth it to repair?

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EToronto

·Mar 18, 2022

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Thank you.

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 18, 2022

If this is family piece with sentimental value, then sure. If you got this and intend to sell it, getting it up to snuff with cost more than this is worth. Just sell it as is.

 

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EToronto

·Mar 18, 2022

No sentimental value whatsoever. Any ballpark figure to repair it?..Thank you.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 18, 2022

Probably $3-500 (missing crown and stem and movement will need parts looking at that mess) and the dial is still damaged and gold plated case heavily polished and worn. Fully serviced you would be lucky to get $500 for it. As-is you could probably get $200+ on eBay from an ambitious buyer who will think they can have it fixed…and will quickly realize it’s not worth it

 

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EToronto

·Mar 18, 2022

Thank you.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 18, 2022

EToronto

Thank you.

No sweat, happy to help. You may get lucky on eBay and get more as black dials are desirable. But no matter how much you throw at that one, it’s gonna still have a beat case and dial.

 

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Dr No

·Mar 18, 2022

Fair market value as is would be ~ $400. Restoration would cost ~ $500. FMV after restoration might be $500.

Art

 

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EToronto

·Mar 18, 2022

Thank you.

 

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EToronto

·Mar 26, 2022

Got it fixed!…thank you for all the good advice

 

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·Mar 26, 2022

JwRosenthal

No sweat, happy to help. You may get lucky on eBay and get more as black dials are desirable. But no matter how much you throw at that one, it’s gonna still have a beat case and dial.

Hi JW,

one last question…Do you know the crown stem diameter is it 0.9mm…I’m trying to track an original crown (crown I think is 5mm)..Thank you again!

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 26, 2022

EToronto

Hi JW,

one last question…Do you know the crown stem diameter is it 0.9mm…I’m trying to track an original crown (crown I think is 5mm)..Thank you again!

I don’t as I don’t have this reference, but the one you have on there now looks ok. Show us a side shot with the crown.

Also remember that original crowns are 60 years old at this point and the internal gaskets are dried out. If your watchmaker put a fresh crown on there, even if it’s not Omega, it is better for waterproof safety than an old crown.

 

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EToronto

·Mar 26, 2022

Here you go.

 

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EToronto

·Mar 26, 2022

The guy that fixed it…is a magician….it was in such terrible condition.

 

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Spruce

·Mar 26, 2022·Sunburst dial fan

EToronto

The guy that fixed it…is a magician….it was in such terrible condition.

It looks great now.
You were in two minds about restoring it - what persuaded you to do so?

 

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JayBe

·Mar 26, 2022

Glad that you had it repaired. I am all in favor of financially irresponsible decisions when it comes to watches. Helps separating the passionate people from the ones who merely see a bunch of $$ in a watch.
Hope you plan to enjoy it and will not sell it quickly.

 

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EToronto

·Mar 26, 2022

Absolutely planning to keep it….liked it before…and now works

 

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Dan S

·Mar 26, 2022

EToronto

Absolutely planning to keep it….liked it before…and now works

This thread is so refreshing.

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 26, 2022·Melbourne Australia

Great outcome 👍.

As to the crown, just keep the one that's on it.
Trying to find an original crown and putting it on the watch would be akin to putting tyres from 1960 on a vintage motorcycle.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Mar 26, 2022

It looks great and your guy is indeed a magician. Now that you know what he is capable of- get out there and buy some real pieces of shit and see what he can do! 😉

 

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LuckyLes

·Mar 27, 2022

That's a great outcome. Really happy to see a watch brought back to life.😀