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Widows Son
·Beautiful!!!
Probably mid 50’s Seamaster found
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ALinares
·Woooow ... I really enjoyed your Posts. I love the idea of restor the watch even though it might cost more than the watch itself, because it shows that these pieces are valued not only for their price.
And the truth is, I envy you, it looks spectacular.
Congratulations.
And the truth is, I envy you, it looks spectacular.
Congratulations.
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kip595
·Especially given the connection the piece has for you, I'd say job well done and wear in good health!
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felsby
··I don't see any option in settings or profileCongrats with a gentle restoration of a heirloom. I like that they left the back case in its rough condition, it tells a story.
Next time, do ship the watch to a watchmaker specialised in vintage restoration. They generally have a less heavy-handed approach and command lower prices than Bienne. But in this particular case, I must admint they did a brilliant job at Omega.
Next time, do ship the watch to a watchmaker specialised in vintage restoration. They generally have a less heavy-handed approach and command lower prices than Bienne. But in this particular case, I must admint they did a brilliant job at Omega.
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shinnolo
·Congrats with a gentle restoration of a heirloom. I like that they left the back case in its rough condition, it tells a story.
Next time, do ship the watch to a watchmaker specialised in vintage restoration. They generally have a less heavy-handed approach and command lower prices than Bienne. But in this particular case, I must admint they did a brilliant job at Omega.
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SkunkPrince
·That sounds like a route I'd love to explore more... how can I find one? Would you suggest to simply google the keywords?
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shinnolo
·No point any more.... any competent watchmaker will do.
Obviously the watch is fixed and hopefully it'll be fine for ever. However, thanks to this experience I understood I like vintage watches (Omega and other brands) and having the contacts of an expert at vintage restoration (which would also be potentially cheaper than shipping to the factory) would be an asset in case I want to buy further timepieces that require some repair...
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SkunkPrince
·Not sure to fully understand what you mean, I'm sorry. Can you clarify?
Obviously the watch is fixed and hopefully it'll be fine for ever. However, thanks to this experience I understood I like vintage watches (Omega and other brands) and having the contacts of an expert at vintage restoration (which would also be potentially cheaper than shipping to the factory) would be an asset in case I want to buy further timepieces that require some repair...
In that case, then yes, start looking. It wasn't clear to me whether you would continue to acquire vintage watches.
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mozartman
·Congrats with a gentle restoration of a heirloom. I like that they left the back case in its rough condition, it tells a story.
Next time, do ship the watch to a watchmaker specialised in vintage restoration. They generally have a less heavy-handed approach and command lower prices than Bienne. But in this particular case, I must admint they did a brilliant job at Omega.
