Replacement case for Omega Seamaster 14701

So just for clarification:
If I send my watch to omega they will restore the case to its original state and restore the dial and hands if I wish so.
But this would not really affect the value of the watch, right?
I would probably still do it because I don’t intend to sell this watch anyway and would like it as a piece to pass on.

I don't think you guys can empathise with the mindset of someone having a problematic watch in their hands and just want it to be better no matter the (logical) cost, I guess that's why OP leaned to restoration as well, while it's pricy, it's like a purification

Admittedly I babbled for a different reason, I was just amazed such a service is available as I didn't know it existed

To OP, another suggestion is buying a donor 14701 and swapping the parts, it'll cost around $650, I've looked at all the ones on the eBay, and directly sold ones are all polished as well, but good ones come around - this would be a good candidate if it was $300 instead of $800: https://www.ebay.com/itm/OMEGA-SEAM...pid=5338899135&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 - sometimes cases are sold alone as well

The case is most important to me. The dial and hands don’t really bug me. Do you know how much a laser welding repair would cost?

Just sent an email to them for a quote. Thanks for you tip!

You don’t know this.