D Dusanhello everyone, I'm new here. I found this old Omega so I don't know if it's worth it. I'm not a fan of old watches. How much do you think it's worth in this condition?
or is it better to invest in restoration?
looks like ref 136.0049 in stainless steel, Geneve hand winding cal 613, serial number dates to 1972, need clear photo of inside of caseback to know for sure. Case is quite beat up and scarred but probably not polished, which is a good thing. Movement doesnt look terrible, some discoloration around periphery but may be reflection. Crystal probably too far gone for polishing- would replace crystal and service the watch- may clean up nicely and be a nice daily wearer, nice 70's lines. Do you already own the watch? Here are a couple of photos from ebay listings (not mine) to show how it may clean up and asking prices. For idea of its actual worth do ebay advanced search on SOLD watches, not listings as asking prices are just that. If you own the watch and have it cleaned up (est cost service with crystal replacement maybe $200-250) please post the "after" photos
If you don't want to keep it just put it on eBay like it is, maybe just tart up the crystal with plastic polish/toothpaste/Brasso.
Investing anything into it would be overcapitalisation without return, even a tube of Polywatch will hit your bottom line.
If you want to keep it, find a competent watchmaker and leave the work to him and the bill to you.
If you don't want to keep it just put it on eBay like it is, maybe just tart up the crystal with plastic polish/toothpaste/Brasso.
Investing anything into it would be overcapitalisation without return, even a tube of Polywatch will hit your bottom line.
If you want to keep it, find a competent watchmaker and leave the work to him and the bill to you.
