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Nepomuceño
·Yes finding a donor dial for this watch would be next to impossible. I'd wager that the watch is bit older, maybe by just a couple years of your estimate. As for the dial refinish, personally I wouldn't. Get it serviced and put it on a strap that correctly fits 👍
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granddadomega
·Yes, I can't even find pictures or a model number for it online, serial number on the case is in 10 million range, it belonged to my grandfather.
what leads you to think it's older than that?
i plan on wearing it often and would like it to be looking great, I understand that it's better to keep the dial original. but if i never plan to sell it, what is the benefit of not refinishing the dial ?
thanks for your reply.
what leads you to think it's older than that?
i plan on wearing it often and would like it to be looking great, I understand that it's better to keep the dial original. but if i never plan to sell it, what is the benefit of not refinishing the dial ?
thanks for your reply.
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SkunkPrince
·You might consider a factory restoration in Bienne; they will refinish the dial as best they can based on the information they have on file. It is quite expensive, though.
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granddadomega
·You might consider a factory restoration in Bienne; they will refinish the dial as best they can based on the information they have on file. It is quite expensive, though.
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SkunkPrince
·yes, i read about this option online, but I do not intend on spending over 2k on restoring the watch at the factory, while I'd like do that, im not sure how good the return on investment is. as I mentioned i don't plan on ever selling it, which is why im considering restoring the watch by an experienced local watchmaker, for a fraction of the price.
I have spent thousands to restore my grandfather's Buescher 400 trumpet from 1949. When I was done, it looked and played like brand new. On the open market? Worth maybe $600. It is now with my cousin's granddaughter, still in the family, and I hope she learns to play it well.
You only have one chance to "do it right". Clearly the choice is yours and I only want to unleash you should you choose factory restoration.
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granddadomega
·I know, right? Huge money. I don't know how you old you are, but think of it this way... how many years of happiness will I get from this? What is the true cost when I amortize it?
I have spent thousands to restore my grandfather's Buescher 400 trumpet from 1949. When I was done, it looked and played like brand new. On the open market? Worth maybe $600. It is now with my cousin's granddaughter, still in the family, and I hope she learns to play it well.
You only have one chance to "do it right". Clearly the choice is yours and I only want to unleash you should you choose factory restoration.
can i have them just do the Dial at Bienne ? if so, do they give some sort of certificate or the whole watch has to go through the process? i cant believe it's working after 77 years ! my watchmaker says the movement is, in excellent condition and the watch is well taken care of.
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Fallout Boy
·If Omega tests the dial ref to radiation, it will get expensive. My advice is to check that before...
I would get the movement serviced and the dial too: it s a nice and honest remembrance of that time
I would get the movement serviced and the dial too: it s a nice and honest remembrance of that time
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Plees
·Looking to have the dial restored, I was not able to find a similar example online.
does anyone have a guess on what was this dial's original colors, tones and tracks like original?
i believe its from 1944,
Thanks, input is highly appreciated .
This one should date from the thirties, so could about right for yours, although the layout is different.
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granddadomega
·I’m guessing the dial colors would be something like this one:
This one should date from the thirties, so could about right for yours, although the layout is different.
