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·Backstory: This Seamaster De Ville was given to me as a gift by my grandparents in 1998. It belonged to my grandmother's brother in-law; unknown where and when this watch was purchased. It was in fine working condition up until around 2002 when it stopped running and became frozen. I put it in a box of belongings and only recently came across my watch a few years ago.
A little while ago, I posted this on Reddit Watches for more info. The info I received is that this is a mid-1960s SDV with an aftermarket Speidel stretch band (Bummer that my great uncle didn't keep the original strap in the Omega box; lost). I haven't had the watch opened up yet to get the exact information.
I currently live in Los Angeles and took this in to a local watchmaker, Bestime (of Sherman Oaks, CA), to get a ballpark price quote on fixing and restoration (with specific instructions on keeping the original parts). The owner quoted me that it would cost $200-$250 and would take about two weeks time. I also contacted Second Time Around Watch Company in Beverly Hills about service; the owner responded with a general quote that service typically runs between $375-$450 for complete and correct service.
I have browsed the Omega Forums about recommended watchmakers in LA to take my SDV in for this full service. I'm going into Beverly Hills tomorrow to take this to both Feldmar and Second Time Around to have them take a look at my watch up close for some more price quotes on service.
Goals: I would love for anyone out there to chime in on if they might know what year and model my watch is. I would also like to know if these quotes which I've received seem about right or if they are too low (or too high) for a complete restoration and fix. *Is my watch worth fixing and restoring based on its current condition? Lastly, I would also like to hear any recommendations on purchasing a new strap for this SDV; original Omega or third party recommendations are welcome.
Thank you for checking this out. Let me know if there's any other details I could provide to help out.
A little while ago, I posted this on Reddit Watches for more info. The info I received is that this is a mid-1960s SDV with an aftermarket Speidel stretch band (Bummer that my great uncle didn't keep the original strap in the Omega box; lost). I haven't had the watch opened up yet to get the exact information.
I currently live in Los Angeles and took this in to a local watchmaker, Bestime (of Sherman Oaks, CA), to get a ballpark price quote on fixing and restoration (with specific instructions on keeping the original parts). The owner quoted me that it would cost $200-$250 and would take about two weeks time. I also contacted Second Time Around Watch Company in Beverly Hills about service; the owner responded with a general quote that service typically runs between $375-$450 for complete and correct service.
I have browsed the Omega Forums about recommended watchmakers in LA to take my SDV in for this full service. I'm going into Beverly Hills tomorrow to take this to both Feldmar and Second Time Around to have them take a look at my watch up close for some more price quotes on service.
Goals: I would love for anyone out there to chime in on if they might know what year and model my watch is. I would also like to know if these quotes which I've received seem about right or if they are too low (or too high) for a complete restoration and fix. *Is my watch worth fixing and restoring based on its current condition? Lastly, I would also like to hear any recommendations on purchasing a new strap for this SDV; original Omega or third party recommendations are welcome.
Thank you for checking this out. Let me know if there's any other details I could provide to help out.
