Question about my vintage Omega Geneve

samfisher45 · Mar 11, 2023

Hello all.
I recently bought this Omega Geneve 1973 1012 movement running very well better than some of my new watches. And this is the better place then any to ask if it is the real deal. For context cyclone is an Australian company. It was a 25 years of service watch. I gave it to my watchmaker to see if I can get it replated and to also check the seals.
Thank you all.

JimInOz · Mar 11, 2023

All completely genuine. A well loved and well worn watch by its looks. Still has a nice dial/hands but I think the case is too far shot to be replated.

Just get it serviced, maybe a new crown and just wear the hell out of it like the previous owner did.

samfisher45 · Mar 11, 2023

JimInOz
All completely genuine. A well loved and well worn watch by its looks. Still has a nice dial/hands but I think the case is too far shot to be replated.

Just get it serviced, maybe a new crown and just wear the hell out of it like the previous owner did.

thank you what do you mean by too far shot to be replated? i don't typically replate vintage watches. i am just considering it right now as i really want to wear it. and yes i was told the previous owner wore it evey single day from when he was awarded it.

JimInOz · Mar 12, 2023

Just a couple of examples.

The case would have to be stripped and the lugs brazed to repair the gouges from use of a flexi bracelet with spring loaded end links.
Would also need to braze and finish other areas of the case where sweat corrosion has eroded the base metal away.

The cost of case restoration would outweigh the value of the watch.

Davidt · Mar 12, 2023

As Jim says, perfectly genuine but you can tell it’s been worn frequently as the gold plate has worn away. Unless your watchmaker can replate it fairly cheaply I’d just enjoy it as a daily beater.

samfisher45 · Mar 12, 2023

JimInOz
Just a couple of examples.

The case would have to be stripped and the lugs brazed to repair the gouges from use of a flexi bracelet with spring loaded end links.
Would also need to braze and finish other areas of the case where sweat corrosion has eroded the base metal away.

The cost of case restoration would outweigh the value of the watch.

thank you for your insight i will have to wait and see. its not set in stone as of yet it will be done as i am waiting for the quot.

samfisher45 · Mar 12, 2023

Davidt
As Jim says, perfectly genuine but you can tell it’s been worn frequently as the gold plate has worn away. Unless your watchmaker can replate it fairly cheaply I’d just enjoy it as a daily beater.

thanks i will proberbly not go ahead with it but it will also be a good insight to see how much a replate may cost on other watches i may choose to do so to in the future. thank your responce.

Davidt · Mar 12, 2023

It’s worth bearing in mind that a good replating job is all in the prep work. So, a cheap quote may mean a sub par job, as the hours required to strip and prep the case aren’t accounted for. Equally, the cost to re-plate one case may not be the same as the cost for another, as the work required may be different.

samfisher45 · Mar 12, 2023

Davidt
It’s worth bearing in mind that a good replating job is all in the prep work. So, a cheap quote may mean a sub par job, as the hours required to strip and prep the case aren’t accounted for. Equally, the cost to re-plate one case may not be the same as the cost for another, as the work required may be different.

I am aware of that but it will give me a general ball park around where it will probably be. I know my watchmaker they don't do there work by half's they do quility work. Again thank you for your insight.

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