Servicing Vintage Speedmasters - need advice

Hi Everyone, I first posted information about the two watches pictured on August 19 and received wonderful input and help from everyone. Again, thank you all. Based on the photos, the suggested ref #'s were a late reference 2998 or a 105.002, and the second one is a 145.012 or 145.022-68. There are dates on the bracelets, which are 2/61 and 3/68, respectively, if that helps.

I do not want to sell these watches as they are from a dear friend of my mom's who recently passed away. I am looking to have the reference #'s confirmed and obtain serial #'s. In addition, I'd like to have watches serviced, cleaned up and inspected. Also would like to get new hesalite and a top pusher installed on the Speedmaster Professional (if possible). I do not want them polished as I am fine with the existing condition. And, most all of you have said do not send them to the Omega Boutique or get them polished -- as that will impact their value. I live near Denver and am looking for suggestions on expert vintage watchmakers who are reliable and able to do the work here in the US. I do not mind sending via FedEx, if necessary.

Thank you!





Thank you!

I've seen some of their work and it's nothing short of spectacular. 👍

I agree with that..I also have an independent watchmaker in my town which can order most of the Omega parts..the parts can be expensive and the time for waiting it's long but the work of the watchmaker it's cheaper compared with the one from Omega..

Agreed, sending it to anyone who doesn't have a parts account and OMEGA authorisation is going to mean lots of corners get cut.

Thank you so much for the input

Thanks for the references for Kelly and Art of the Watch!!