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ChiefMark
·I had a the soft touch problem with my VW. I solved it by... selling the damn car. I still own a VW, but it doesn't have that awful sticky coating all over everything.
Replacement /Repair Damaged watch box.
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ArmbandUhr69
·I have a 50th anniversary 1957 omega speedmaster moonwatch 311.30.42.30.01.001, my wooden/black box is damaged and I would like to replace/repair my box. Is there anyway I can do this? I am devastated, the rubberised black lining of my box has decomposed leaving a black sticky residue on everything - the watch is fine. I am very aware the impact of the damage on the value of my watch. I have emailed Omega and every stockist on their website. I have also searched on Google and EBay but with no luck. I really appreciate any help or advice you could offer.
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JwRosenthal
·The automotive analagies are spot on. People would probably value the box from the original 57 watch one hell of a lot but I doubt they would be so fussed about a 2007 box in comparison. The solution though is to upholster the interior of the box. It won't be original but in 30-40 years time someone will probably be happy enough to have most of the original box rather than nothing.
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JwRosenthal
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What’s funny is my ‘97 GTI didn’t have soft touch and all the switches and buttons looked as new when I sold it 13 years later- the car itself was a QC nightmare though. Drivetrain was excellent, it was the trim falling off, door locks sticking (had to climb through the hatch a few times) rattled and bangs- and the rust that finally made my dump it. In contrast, the QC on my ‘06 A3 is excellent- but all the widow switches are peeled up and nasty. Can’t have it all
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8100_RPM
·As a thought experiement, consider this... Omega charges $200 for a very well made nato strap. What do you think they would charge for an heirloom quality leather wrapped hardwood box? Would you have been willing to pay an extra $1000 for your watch if such a box were an option? They have to cut costs somewhere, and I think most of us are fine with that being in the box.
This will give you an idea of how much Omega would charge for a leather wrapped box. 😲
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sleepyastronaut
·The solution though is to upholster the interior of the box. It won't be original but in 30-40 years time someone will probably be happy enough to have most of the original box rather than nothing.
^^^this
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