Honestly. Store them away as is. Omega is badly banged up and scratched. Missing a lug and you just don't buy those. Another looks like a poor weld. If stated between the lugs "14kt gold bezel" Lugs are most likely gold also. Having a goldsmith make a new lug and weld it on. Still won't be as strong as it originally was.
Then there are the dents and scuffing. No movement pictures, so who knows the condition of the movement
Won't even hazard a guess as to the cost to get it back to wearable condition and if you have no plans on wearing it. No reason to spend the money and have it sit
Second watch appears to be a novelty coin watch piece due to the silver inlaid bracelet. No name on dial. Cost to clean it would far exceed it's value.
Just my opinion though
DON
I think the dial might be a special dial, those sometimes fetch $600 on auctions
So I'll +1 MtV's +1 - clear pics and a $1 auction that will last for 10 days will do the trick, start the auction so it ends sunday midday - don't forget your keywords in title, "Omega Seamaster De Ville"
If you want to restore it, cheapest way to do it is to find something like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SEAM...pid=5338899135&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1
And a decent watchmaker that won't overcharge, if you find a good case it's a 5 minute operation to make the swap - however if the model numbers of the watches don't match it'll be a heretic operation
Thanks for your opinion. It works Great. I do have movement pic link if you asked for it. Still a great watch that works very well. I never mind hearing the advice and opinions of those that certainly know more than I, however, when it is rude and condescending, please keep it.
Not usually one to speak for others, but I promise you, not a single word of what he wrote was intended rude or condescending. It’s genuinely a reply with information that’s helpful and a realistic assessment.
If you have a good current movement picture, by all means, share it and we’ll be happy to comment on it. Regardless or how it appears in a picture and also of how well it currently keeps time: if it has been sitting in a box for half a decade or more, it will need a service to ensure it’ll run well not only tomorrow but also in a few years time. If you have any information that indicate a recent service, that’s a different story, of course - the condition made me assume the opposite, though (again: no offense. Just stating what I’m seeing).
Thanks. It is not a De Ville. It is a Deluxe.
I truly thought this was a great site, that would offer advice and help me make sense of too much info online and give me insight on the best direction for my dads old watch.
Instead, it seems men are more interested in putting me in
De Luxe dials are made of solid 18k gold, and almost always come in 18k cases. The watch shown is a Seamaster De Ville with Stainless Steel case and 14k lugs, a sign that the dial isn't a De Luxe. The dial is a textured variant, and is sometimes called a 'quilt' dial.De Luxe dials are made of solid 18k gold, and almost always come in 18k cases. The watch shown is a Seamaster De Ville with Stainless Steel case and 14k lugs, a sign that the dial isn't a De Luxe. The dial is a textured variant, and is sometimes called a 'quilt' dial.
my place and insulting me for even asking for advice. It really isn't pertinent if someone sees..
I've tried about six times to post something and it keeps chopping my words and seizing up...
I'm trying to say...
If I read your reply and to me it reads rude, then it might be more considerate if one took step back and tried to read it from my perspective instead of continuing the justification for why it was okay to be so rude and condescending and implying what you are. Giving advice is what I needed, telling me y dads watch is trash and I'd be lucky to get a dollar for it....that's not
De Luxe dials are made of solid 18k gold, and almost always come in 18k cases. The watch shown is a Seamaster De Ville with Stainless Steel case and 14k lugs, a sign that the dial isn't a De Luxe. The dial is a textured variant, and is sometimes called a 'quilt' dial.
Did you not see my correction??
Yes, gold lugs, and all but the back plate is gold as well. I do not believe is Stainless steel either, a jeweler should clear it up for me.
I truly thought this was a great site, that would offer advice and help me make sense of too much info online and give me insight on the best direction for my dads old watch.
Instead, it seems men are more interested in putting me in my place and insulting me for even asking for advice. It really isn't pertinent if someone sees a .es
