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·Hello all,
I recently acquired an Omega Geneve Dynamic Automatic (quickset) day only. The seller was not providing too much of information on the watch and I loved the pictures (and the watch in general) so much, I bought it. Probably it was a stupid thing of me not to ask anything from the guy, as the pics were a bit misleading and so I probably payed too high a price.
The crystal is an original Omega one, but chipped slightly. Is it possible the get rid of the chipping (probably from a not too careful watchmaker removing it in the past)? I cleaned the crystal with the recommended sanding+brasso combo, most of the scratches have gone, but the chipping is still visible.
The strap is an omega leather one, dark blue, slightly discoloured and generally in not too good nick, does anybody still sell Corfam ones? I know, they are leather ones on sale, but I had leather straps in the past and they never seemed to like water, they gone smelly and dry just after two-three soakings.
The watch has got the radial graining so lovely if in good condition, although this one is a bit tired. Somebody polished the back of the watch, so it's shiny and the lettering has more or less completely gone. That's a bit lesser issue though, as it is the back of the watch. Now the question is, is it possible to redo the radial graining anyhow, or should I part with some more money and have it reconditioned? (Bearing in mind, I already spent way too much on the watch with my too eager fingers in the last minutes of the bidding). Or if anybody knows an honest watchmaker doing a good job but not trying to charge the "Omega price' (as a watchmaker did in Leeds - generally cleaning a mechanical watch at his place is £15-20, when he saw what I have the price inflated threefold).
The movement is slightly moving in it's case if I shake the watch, or move it with the crown. Is this normal, or something is lose inside?
And last... Does anybody knows the calibre of the watch?
Thank you very much, and sorry to burden all of you with tons of questions... I'm already a very proud owner of this beauty if I'll get sorted I'll be even prouder 😀)
Gabriel.
And some pictures...
I recently acquired an Omega Geneve Dynamic Automatic (quickset) day only. The seller was not providing too much of information on the watch and I loved the pictures (and the watch in general) so much, I bought it. Probably it was a stupid thing of me not to ask anything from the guy, as the pics were a bit misleading and so I probably payed too high a price.
The crystal is an original Omega one, but chipped slightly. Is it possible the get rid of the chipping (probably from a not too careful watchmaker removing it in the past)? I cleaned the crystal with the recommended sanding+brasso combo, most of the scratches have gone, but the chipping is still visible.
The strap is an omega leather one, dark blue, slightly discoloured and generally in not too good nick, does anybody still sell Corfam ones? I know, they are leather ones on sale, but I had leather straps in the past and they never seemed to like water, they gone smelly and dry just after two-three soakings.
The watch has got the radial graining so lovely if in good condition, although this one is a bit tired. Somebody polished the back of the watch, so it's shiny and the lettering has more or less completely gone. That's a bit lesser issue though, as it is the back of the watch. Now the question is, is it possible to redo the radial graining anyhow, or should I part with some more money and have it reconditioned? (Bearing in mind, I already spent way too much on the watch with my too eager fingers in the last minutes of the bidding). Or if anybody knows an honest watchmaker doing a good job but not trying to charge the "Omega price' (as a watchmaker did in Leeds - generally cleaning a mechanical watch at his place is £15-20, when he saw what I have the price inflated threefold).
The movement is slightly moving in it's case if I shake the watch, or move it with the crown. Is this normal, or something is lose inside?
And last... Does anybody knows the calibre of the watch?
Thank you very much, and sorry to burden all of you with tons of questions... I'm already a very proud owner of this beauty if I'll get sorted I'll be even prouder 😀)
Gabriel.
And some pictures...
