That's to all the new folks wondering why we never recommend you to send your watches to Omega for a Service....

Would love to see some pics before the Service ...


Looks shiny and New? Yes!

Historic value left? Not much!

http://m.ebay.de/itm/Omega-Seamaste...ik-Top-extrem-selten-/162209280948?nav=SEARCHPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Probably now holds the same value as a new WatchCo manufacture...

 

Some odd things going on there. 166.0324 is a service parts case, so why did that need restoring? Also it's a non-date in the first photo and a date in the others.
Edited to add: It gets odder. Further down the page the seller says this is a 552 in a 165.024 case.

 

You're right! I just saw this after waking up, must have slipped through my sleepy vision. There Is something fishy with this listing...

 

If I were forced to send a vintage watch to any manufacturer, I would clearly state what would not be acceptable (e.g. case polishing, re-lume, etc.), and reinforce it in writing. Were the manufacturer not to agree to my terms, I would find a work-around.

Yes, sometimes a hard-to-find part is required. But I would still refuse to do (service) business with a company that makes outrageous demands.

 

I would rather buy a watchco "re-edition" one and be happy with what it is, as buying a botched up original wondering what it could've been.

 

As collectors we know how to look after vintage watches, but sadly others don't.

I did just that and am very happy with it. I wouldn't dare to wear an original one for fear of spoiling it. And I daren't even THINK about a Speedmaster.

 

BTW, I just contacted the seller about the contradicting pictures. Let's see If I get a response.

Edit: just got an answer. Somehow there was a "mistake" he's selling the date Version.

 

Looks very dodgy to me. Unless he has 2 restored originals for sale I would suspect that the presence of the contradictory photos suggests a scammer. Date Windows don't disappear and magically reappear. It's probably just a modern rebuild (amateur Watchco) advertised creatively. Or a scam.

 

Sorry to go on a tangent, where would good place be to get a wathco "re-edition" ? Thanks !

 

There are two for sale on eBay Right now , see thread here @webvan

https://omegaforums.net/threads/seamaster-300-from-watchco-now-bidding-and-no-bin-anymore.45980/

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Thanks!