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  1. Kek25 Aug 19, 2019

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    l purchased this watch a couple of years ago for $150. I thought the bumper movement was neat.

    Looking for knowledgeable comments on the condition and collectibility of this one. It presently sits in a safety deposit box. Not sure why the photos show discoloration of the hour markers from 9 to 6 but they are all the same color. Thanks again.

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  2. BlackTalon This Space for Rent Aug 19, 2019

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    These photos may be good enough for some of the very knowledgeable people here, but higher-rez photos would be tremendously helpful. Especially one of the dial. Is the discoloration a reflection on the movement? I'm guessing it may be the case as a reflection is obscuring a good view of the dial photos.
     
  3. Kek25 Aug 19, 2019

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    Yes, there is a reflection. These are the photos from the original seller. You can see there is a reflection because in one photo of the dial the hour markers on the left look bleached while in the other photo of the dial they’re dark in coloration. I may have to retrieve the watch and take my own photos.
     
  4. MSNWatch Vintage Omega Aficionado Staff Member Aug 19, 2019

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    Decent case if you can look past the engraving but that’s about it. Dial has been chemically cleaned and movement badly discolored with stripped original copper finish.
     
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  5. Ravineman Aug 19, 2019

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    Am I missing something here ..... shouldn't a $150 watch should be worn ? What's it doing in a bank vault ?
     
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  6. Kek25 Aug 19, 2019

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    Needs a COA. I was able to get some of that greenish residue off some of the movement to reveal the copper beneath. It’s somewhat sticky. Thought maybe it was old lubricant of some kind.
     
  7. DON Aug 19, 2019

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    $150 is a steal. Even for a couple of years ago. I was paying $100 - $150 back in 2003 for similar condition models as the Seamaster with sunk small second bumpers were the most popular sellers of the bumper class movements after I restored them

    Wouldn't have a problem paying that today for the same watch.

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  8. Kek25 Aug 20, 2019

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    Thanks for the feedback. I'll get it to my watchmaker one of these days for a good service.
     
  9. Kek25 Aug 20, 2019

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    What would you do to restore a watch like this, Don?
     
  10. DON Aug 20, 2019

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    I didn't restore for collectors. I restored for those wanting a vintage watch that looked like it just left the factory.

    Your case looks fine, so nothing there. Maybe a very light polish to remove some feint marks

    Signed crystal

    Movement overhaul with replacement of plates/bridges etc. if they looked badly aged (buyers want to see a close to clean movement)

    Dial refinished in a satin old silver (go to color) which is a pearlescent finish with a faint ageing to it

    Hands and indexes replated based on color or new hands all around if needed

    Don't do it anymore though. Watchmaker passed away in 2009 and most want 5-6 times his price. My dial refinisher retired after 40 years a year later and prices of watches shot up to ridiculous levels that it didn't pay anymore

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  11. Kek25 Aug 20, 2019

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    Thanks for the reply. That's the way I like the wristwatches. Don't see the point of attending a black tie affair with a watch that has a worn-dial, scratched case and/or crystal.