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VetPsychWars
·That is likely an original dial, by the way, and likely not so noticeable in real life.
Tom
Tom
Opinions on this garage sale Seamaster Calendar 2849
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Tansydot
·That is likely an original dial, by the way, and likely not so noticeable in real life.
Tom
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VetPsychWars
·This is true. I didn’t notice it until I zoomed in on the HD photo in preparation for posting. It is more visible to me now that I know it’s there.
You'll learn to ignore it. 😀
Tom
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Tansydot
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·Just part of my three day emotional rollercoaster.
Stare at it for a week, see what you think. Does it run at all? If so, wear it.
If you don't want it, contact me. 😁
Tom
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nicks
·Very nice find, wow.
In Ottawa, Time Sharpening on St Laurent or Thompson Jewellers on Bank Street are where to take it for service or identification. Time Sharpening specializes in vintage and haave very reasonable pricing. Remember that if it needs vintage Omega parts, they can be expensive to source.
In Ottawa, Time Sharpening on St Laurent or Thompson Jewellers on Bank Street are where to take it for service or identification. Time Sharpening specializes in vintage and haave very reasonable pricing. Remember that if it needs vintage Omega parts, they can be expensive to source.
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Tansydot
·Very nice find, wow.
In Ottawa, Time Sharpening on St Laurent or Thompson Jewellers on Bank Street are where to take it for service or identification. Time Sharpening specializes in vintage and haave very reasonable pricing. Remember that if it needs vintage Omega parts, they can be expensive to source.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGator- silver markers and hands, stainless case
- gold markers and hands, stainless case
- gold markers and hands, gold over stainless case
- gold markers and hands, solid gold case.
Silver tarnishes heavily in most environments. Stainless steel can rust on occasion, and I don’t think I ever have seen that on a Seamaster dial.
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seekingseaquest
·I believe that the markers on that watch are rhodium plated white gold.
Silver tarnishes heavily in most environments. Stainless steel can rust on occasion, and I don’t think I ever have seen that on a Seamaster dial.
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VetPsychWars
·I didn’t mean silver literally, just the color.
Doesn’t look bright enough for rhodium. Probably white gold fill.
Tom
Doesn’t look bright enough for rhodium. Probably white gold fill.
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marturx
·The OP mentioned an obvious scratch on the dial in the first post.
You´re right. Didn´t read thoroughly.
Funny a total newbie on watches can describe that important issue in his first post
Took me a while before I realized how important it is to have a flawless (from mechanical damages) dial. Equally important as to have an unpolished case
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·You´re right. Didn´t read thoroughly.
Funny a total newbie on watches can describe that important issue in his first post
Took me a while before I realized how important it is to have a flawless (from mechanical damages) dial. Equally important as to have an unpolished case
It seems to me that the OP is an experienced collector of other items, and has probably developed a finely honed attention to detail.
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nicks
·Here is what I would do with this watch:
Have the movement serviced (hoping that it didn't need expensive parts)
Replace the crystal, Omega or aftermarket (not much impact on value)
Clean and lightly hand polish the case
Find a nice leather strap
The OP is taking it to a watchmaker here in Ottawa who is completely trustworthy when it comes to vintage watches. This will end well, whatever he decides.
Have the movement serviced (hoping that it didn't need expensive parts)
Replace the crystal, Omega or aftermarket (not much impact on value)
Clean and lightly hand polish the case
Find a nice leather strap
The OP is taking it to a watchmaker here in Ottawa who is completely trustworthy when it comes to vintage watches. This will end well, whatever he decides.
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Tansydot
·It seems to me that the OP is an experienced collector of other items, and has probably developed a finely honed attention to detail.
I also love learning about niche cultures (I know way more than I should about the ball python market, and have opinions about the silver gene in Labrador Retrievers) so this pushes all my buttons, with the possibility of a little cash or a new family heirloom as the end result. You guys are also way kinder to newbs than a lot of the places I’ve lurked.
I unfortunately didn’t get to the watchmaker today- my daughter had an incident at hockey camp and I had to pick her up early. Tomorrow for sure!
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Edward53
·It's a lovely watch and I agree with your idea of a nice brown leather strap. A genuine Omega buckle of the right vintage would top it off nicely, though that's a whole new minefield to negotiate. PS nice cat!
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