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VetPsychWars
·Hmm sweary insults at the drop of a hat. Is it too much drink or too little meds? Either way you may need some time out.
Wow, you really are a jerk.
Tom
Please help identify this Seamaster Heirloom
Wow, you really are a jerk.
Tom
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JwRosenthal
·@matchanw - WELCOME to Omega Forum 👍
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersSo, what I got out of this is that we all agree that more context in our replies could help a member decide how to use our thoughts, opinions and guidance. And all opinions add to the conversation
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The Father
·All I know is that I really like that beads of rice bracelet. Have been searching for an Omega beads that won’t set me back $500 for a Seamaster of the same era
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersI also got this from the conversation 😉
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VetPsychWars
·So, what I got out of this is that we all agree that more context in our replies could help a member decide how to use our thoughts, opinions and guidance. And all opinions add to the conversation
Yes, indeed. When I had my father's Croton serviced/restored, the case was polished without damage but the dial was left alone because he was adamant that it not be touched at any time he had it serviced.
Nothing wrong with a proper (mind you I said proper) case refinish, and nothing wrong with respecting honest wear. There is room for everyone in this house.
Tom
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JwRosenthal
·All I know is that I really like that beads of rice bracelet. Have been searching for an Omega beads that won’t set me back $500 for a Seamaster of the same era
No Mercy puts them up pretty regularly.
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ConElPueblo
·The reason I'd rarely recommend someone "new to watches" to polish out scratches etc. is because that person probably does not know what he or she prefers. If it gets serviced without polishing, it might end up growing on the owner and he/she'll treasure those signs of an instrument put to use by someone dear to them. Maybe it'll end up annoying the heck out of him/her, nobody knows. If it gets polished immediately, that person will never get to form an opinion.
Like completely renovating a house before you've moved in and gotten to know what suits your needs and what doesn't.
Like completely renovating a house before you've moved in and gotten to know what suits your needs and what doesn't.
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JwRosenthal
·The reason I'd rarely recommend someone "new to watches" to polish out scratches etc. is because that person probably does not know what he or she prefers. If it gets serviced without polishing, it might end up growing on the owner and he/she'll treasure those signs of an instrument put to use by someone dear to them. Maybe it'll end up annoying the heck out of him/her, nobody knows. If it gets polished immediately, that person will never get to form an opinion.
Like completely renovating a house before you've moved in and gotten to know what suits your needs and what doesn't.
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wagudc
·The reason I'd rarely recommend someone "new to watches" to polish out scratches etc. is because that person probably does not know what he or she prefers. If it gets serviced without polishing, it might end up growing on the owner and he/she'll treasure those signs of an instrument put to use by someone dear to them. Maybe it'll end up annoying the heck out of him/her, nobody knows. If it gets polished immediately, that person will never get to form an opinion.
Like completely renovating a house before you've moved in and gotten to know what suits your needs and what doesn't.
You can always polish a watch, but you can't unpolish it.
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VetPsychWars
·The reason I'd rarely recommend someone "new to watches" to polish out scratches etc. is because that person probably does not know what he or she prefers. If it gets serviced without polishing, it might end up growing on the owner and he/she'll treasure those signs of an instrument put to use by someone dear to them. Maybe it'll end up annoying the heck out of him/her, nobody knows. If it gets polished immediately, that person will never get to form an opinion.
Like completely renovating a house before you've moved in and gotten to know what suits your needs and what doesn't.
Such a lovely explanation. It should be shared.
Tom
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efauser
·After reading this thread, I'm confused; are we now recommending sending vintage watches to Omega for service?
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VetPsychWars
·After reading this thread, I'm confused; are we now recommending sending vintage watches to Omega for service?
Depends on your goal. Omega certainly has the replacement parts and they can reproduce some of the more unusual finishes. My local watchmaker, the Rolex guy, says they sent a vintage Constellation with instructions on what not to do, and their customer was pretty happy. He says the price for service was competitive too but he is a Rolex watchmaker after all.
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TNTwatch
·What, aside from it's not all marked up, do you not like about it? Facets remain. Edges are still reasonably sharp.
Tom
IMO, case polishing and refinishing is like an art, not easy to do or appreciate. Polishing any gold case will more than likely destroy it. A good condition steel case can take some polishing if done tastefully like polishing a car. Bad condition, similar to dials, should be considered thoroughly before having it refinished, and should be done by someone with good skills like Adam Lewis: https://omegaforums.net/threads/polishing-a-speedmaster-case-insert-horrified-expression-here.30014/.
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matchanw
·Thanks all. Did not mean for my question to erupt in an e-brawl 😀
I'm not a vintage watch guy but this watch is very special because it was worn by my father in law almost daily for over 40 years and we have had conversations about this watch when he was alive. I subsequently bought a new Seamaster chrono, Breitling, Sub etc. I want to preserve this watch and wear it for special occasions and eventually pass it to my son
At this point, the suggestions that resonate with me is to service the watch , clean and perhaps change the crystal. Although tempting to polish, I will probably not do it as I want the watch to look it's age - it has aged like fine wine and is a relic to my father in law's lifetime.
Thanks folks.. Enjoying both my seamasters now.. Love Omega, Love "collecting" watches, Grateful for every piece I have
I'm not a vintage watch guy but this watch is very special because it was worn by my father in law almost daily for over 40 years and we have had conversations about this watch when he was alive. I subsequently bought a new Seamaster chrono, Breitling, Sub etc. I want to preserve this watch and wear it for special occasions and eventually pass it to my son
At this point, the suggestions that resonate with me is to service the watch , clean and perhaps change the crystal. Although tempting to polish, I will probably not do it as I want the watch to look it's age - it has aged like fine wine and is a relic to my father in law's lifetime.
Thanks folks.. Enjoying both my seamasters now.. Love Omega, Love "collecting" watches, Grateful for every piece I have
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matchanw
·One small trivia ...
My Father in law, being a commercial airline pilot, spent 5/7 days atleast every week flying to Singapore , Malaysia, UAE and many routes within India.
When he was speaking with an ATC, in a different county, and they referred to time ,many times they referred to time in GMT. The difference between Indian Standard time (IST) and GMT is exactly 6 hours. My FIL in these situations (where GMT was often referenced) would just wear the watch upside down (12 oclock being down, 6 being up) and voila - he had GMT! This Omega is the watch he demonstrated the concept on 😀
My Father in law, being a commercial airline pilot, spent 5/7 days atleast every week flying to Singapore , Malaysia, UAE and many routes within India.
When he was speaking with an ATC, in a different county, and they referred to time ,many times they referred to time in GMT. The difference between Indian Standard time (IST) and GMT is exactly 6 hours. My FIL in these situations (where GMT was often referenced) would just wear the watch upside down (12 oclock being down, 6 being up) and voila - he had GMT! This Omega is the watch he demonstrated the concept on 😀
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JwRosenthal
·Fantastic stories. If you plan to hang out a while and join in on the conversation- which is very much encouraged, create an avatar for yourself and of course - we need to see pics of your watches 🍿
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JwRosenthal
·And the livey dialogue is part of the experience here. Lots of opinions, lots of insight, lots of intellect and humor- and very little pretense.
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ConElPueblo
·And the livey dialogue is part of the experience here. Lots of opinions, lots of insight, lots of intellect and humor- and very little pretense.
What is meant by the above is that the thread starter has little say as to how the thread evolves. Next time the brawl will be about tobacco policies, penguins or which is the best mayonaise (home made, naturally).
Welcome @matchanw 😀
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DaveK
··Yoda of YodelersOh man, you had to bring up the mayonnaise thing again 😡
