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Omega returned my father 1950 watch not working.. the manager said eventually it would stop working

timoss
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To me it sounds like the watch was sent to Switzerland for repair. The cost to repair it was “not approved” (apparently it would have been approved if the owner was asked to authorize the cost) so they sent it back to Dallas. But when the owner went to pick it up, it no longer worked. As an act of good faith, they are now offering to get it working again—but that’s all. No repair, service or restoration.
Just a guess!

in any case, Dan is right: the only thing to do now is go to an independent watchmaker or go back to Omega for a service.
 
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Ok. That is much better. Whatever happened in the past, forget it. Get your watch back as soon as you can. Don't let these Texans touch the movement. ( Sell Texas back to Mexico....) Judging by the movement screws heads, I'd not expect that the movement service needs parts. So, let the USA members here give you the best local watchmaker for the job. I'd expect the costs for a service only to be around half, what the Cowboys wanted. I'd somewhat expect the whatever " Vice President" come back to your Father and tell him, that After close inspection it can not be repaired ( too old, too worn, too something...) But from the Goodness of his heart he will buy it off him for the absolute maximum of $1900..... Get it back. Quickly.
 
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Omega would be unable to operate a caliber 321 when it is again part of their catalog? I don't really believe it. it's such an iconic caliber.
First 321 parts from the new 321's are not exactly available for the older pieces, 2nd the movement is not a 321, but its predecessor the CH27 C12. It is not a 1 to 1 parts match for a 321. It will be a better match to early 321's but not later 321's as there where updates in that time period.
 
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IDK price might include the dial, if the dial is beyond hope its not exactly cheap for Omega to create a new dial for a piece. I have seen these prices before when that is needed.
 
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OP: first, the watch is stunning (if the dial looks anything like the photo shared earlier)!
😀

Second, I'm pretty sure that someone here in the OF (Omega Forum) should be able to recommend a good local watch maker to service the watch.

Third: for collectors, a 'full restoration' (i.e. polishing the case, replacing hands, etc) is undesirable. It is important to stress with the watchmaker that you want to keep it as much original as possible.
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watchyouwant
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IDK price might include the dial, if the dial is beyond hope its not exactly cheap for Omega to create a new dial for a piece. I have seen these prices before when that is needed.

The Factory doesn't do that in - house . The results are Very Mixed.... To put it polite. I'd never again ask them to repaint a dial.
 
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I haven't sent him a watch yet, but I know several fellow Texans here have used and recommended Chris Abell for service and repairs. I think he's in or near Dallas. I've been in contact with him and his prices are a bit better than what I've found around Austin. https://www.abellwatchmakers.com/
 
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The Factory doesn't do that in - house . The results are Very Mixed.... To put it polite. I'd never again ask them to repaint a dial.
I do not disagree with you. I'm saying the quoted price seems to be much more then just the movement.
 
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Just a few notes:

1) the watch shown at the beginning of the thread, which should be representative of the watch of the opener, is a reference 2468 (with a repainted dial);
2) the case back shown later does not belong to a 2468;
3) the movement shown later, as well as the case band (see the lugs) does not belong to a 2468 either;
4) Omega at Bienne can restore any 27CH or 320/321 and Vice Presidents do not overhaul watches.

In conclusion, the whole story is about a mysterious watch which has never been exhibited. 😉
 
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@Olga
I think you can see there are people here who can help you and the family find the best outcome.
There has been an awful lot of confusion. Maybe communication issues have also not helped things with the shop.
People here are very used to the process for repairing and servicing vintage watches given the correct information.

Please when ready post a picture of the actual watch dial, the movement and the case back
Also Just to be clear at this point have you paid out any money and if so how much?
Also please confirm where is the watch now?
Has the watch had any work or service before (maybe in 1996?) and what made your Dad put it in for work now ?
How long has he owned the watch?
 
Archer
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It would be good to hear from @Archer on this one ☕

My take is that the information provided is so disjointed that it’s not possible to determine what the heck is actually going on...
 
Dan S
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I’m starting to wonder if this is a troll from another brand just having fun with us?

Or maybe a former OF member ... having fun with us.
 
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valkyrie_rider valkyrie_rider
I’m starting to wonder if this is a troll from another brand just having fun with us?
Me too. OP's english seems to be poor on purpose.
 
Dan S
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apsm100 apsm100
Me too. OP's english seems to be poor on purpose.

And photos of everything but the dial. 🙄
 
Archer
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Dan S Dan S
Or maybe a former OF member ... having fun with us.

Don’t give some former members too much credit...
 
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