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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...
I’d make sure it’s on the work order. Not insulting the guy just to protect your self in regards to dial and hands.
Seeking info on my grandfather's Speedmaster
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got to many
·Listen to the wise words of the above
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Tarkus697
·So my list stands as such for the work order:
1) Movement service
2) Polish crystal
3) Ultrasonic cleaning of case & bracelet - DO NOT POLISH EITHER OF THEM
4) Do not change dial, hands, or bezel
5) Do not relume or clean the dial
6) All Replaced parts returned to me
7) Adjust bracelet to my wrist
8) Appraisal of watch
Here's hoping it won't cost me an arm and a leg! Thanks again, folks and have a Happy Thanksgiving if you're celebrating!
1) Movement service
2) Polish crystal
3) Ultrasonic cleaning of case & bracelet - DO NOT POLISH EITHER OF THEM
4) Do not change dial, hands, or bezel
5) Do not relume or clean the dial
6) All Replaced parts returned to me
7) Adjust bracelet to my wrist
8) Appraisal of watch
Here's hoping it won't cost me an arm and a leg! Thanks again, folks and have a Happy Thanksgiving if you're celebrating!
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Gefa
·So my list stands as such for the work order:
1) Movement service
2) Polish crystal
3) Ultrasonic cleaning of case & bracelet - DO NOT POLISH EITHER OF THEM
4) Do not change dial, hands, or bezel
5) Do not relume or clean the dial
6) All Replaced parts returned to me
7) Adjust bracelet to my wrist
8) Appraisal of watch
Here's hoping it won't cost me an arm and a leg! Thanks again, folks and have a Happy Thanksgiving if you're celebrating!
....good luck with your grandfathers speedmaster.. 👍
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Laharrier
·Great story! Following for updates
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Foo2rama
··Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...So my list stands as such for the work order:
1) Movement service
2) Polish crystal
3) Ultrasonic cleaning of case & bracelet - DO NOT POLISH EITHER OF THEM
4) Do not change dial, hands, or bezel
5) Do not relume or clean the dial
6) All Replaced parts returned to me
7) Adjust bracelet to my wrist
8) Appraisal of watch
Here's hoping it won't cost me an arm and a leg! Thanks again, folks and have a Happy Thanksgiving if you're celebrating!
Perfect...
If you want an insurance appraisal they can do it. But market value is around 6-9k on bracelet. Need better pictures to give a stronger value.
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Dan S
·@Tarkus697 Learned well, you have. ;-)
No harm in getting an appraisal, but unless the place you are taking it is very unusual, they will probably give it a value of the "equivalent" modern replacement. Very few places have the ability or desire to provide a market value appraisal of a collectible vintage watch. Talk to your insurance agent about what he/she will require to insure it for actual replacement value. You will most likely need a rider on your homeowner's policy.
No harm in getting an appraisal, but unless the place you are taking it is very unusual, they will probably give it a value of the "equivalent" modern replacement. Very few places have the ability or desire to provide a market value appraisal of a collectible vintage watch. Talk to your insurance agent about what he/she will require to insure it for actual replacement value. You will most likely need a rider on your homeowner's policy.
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Tarkus697
·@Tarkus697 Learned well, you have. ;-)
No harm in getting an appraisal, but unless the place you are taking it is very unusual, they will probably give it a value of the "equivalent" modern replacement. Very few places have the ability or desire to provide a market value appraisal of a collectible vintage watch. Talk to your insurance agent about what he/she will require to insure it for actual replacement value. You will most likely need a rider on your homeowner's policy.
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Tarkus697
·Perfect...
If you want an insurance appraisal they can do it. But market value is around 6-9k on bracelet. Need better pictures to give a stronger value.
Watch is with Ken. Initial estimate is between $5-600 for the necessary work. MUCH better than I was getting in Philly. He’ll call me with any questions but all of the above was noted on the work order.
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kelev_ra
·Lucky you!!!!! Good choice to ask the forum for help. I have seen so many great watches that had been destroyed during omega service.
And: As it is the watch of your granddad there can't be any other option then keeping it as original as possible!!
Happy for you!
PS: show us some pictures after service!
Your list looks good btw!
And: As it is the watch of your granddad there can't be any other option then keeping it as original as possible!!
Happy for you!
PS: show us some pictures after service!
Your list looks good btw!
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Tarkus697
·$695.50 later and she’s back with me. No parts needed replacing except for the gasket, which had dissolved due to age. One full disassembly, major cleaning, crystal polish, and mechanical service later and she’s running like a champ!
Thanks for all the advice, gang! Looking forward to my new daily driver!
Thanks for all the advice, gang! Looking forward to my new daily driver!
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OMEGuy
·$695.50 later and she’s back with me. No parts needed replacing except for the gasket, which had dissolved due to age. One full disassembly, major cleaning, crystal polish, and mechanical service later and she’s running like a champ!
Thanks for all the advice, gang! Looking forward to my new daily driver!
Just read this story... Hey, what a superb Speedy timepiece you have there! You made everything right. Congrats!
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Taddyangle
·Thanks for posting a follow up. I enjoy seeing the end result from these stories about grandfather watches.
Your original bid stated the hands would be replaced. Did they end up cleaning them up and not replacing? It is hard to tell from the original pic.
Your original bid stated the hands would be replaced. Did they end up cleaning them up and not replacing? It is hard to tell from the original pic.
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Tarkus697
·Thanks for posting a follow up. I enjoy seeing the end result from these stories about grandfather watches.
Your original bid stated the hands would be replaced. Did they end up cleaning them up and not replacing? It is hard to tell from the original pic.
That was only if I did Omega service. My guy did everything in house so they’re the original hands, face, etc.
According to Ken, the only non-original thing in this watch now is the gasket since the original had deteriorated with age to the point where Ken described the inside of the watch as “all funked up.”
Otherwise, he said it was in amazing shape for its age and just needed a heavy duty mechanical service and gentle cleaning.
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ndgal
·$695.50 later and she’s back with me. No parts needed replacing except for the gasket, which had dissolved due to age. One full disassembly, major cleaning, crystal polish, and mechanical service later and she’s running like a champ!
Thanks for all the advice, gang! Looking forward to my new daily driver!
I wish you, your kids, and your future grandchildren many more years of enjoyment with this heirloom piece.
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104RS
·Congrats, looks great. Good job on making the right decision and only having the neccesary work done. Very nice piece of family history to enjoy!
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Mitka
·Thats a lovely watch! Wish my granddad had that good taste in watches👍
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Tarkus697
·How about a pic of the pocket watch?
I have an 1881 elgin from my mom's grandfather's grandfather.
When I get home tomorrow, sure!
