This has been an interesting post to read!
The OP might not understand how we collectors value vintage watches, and the big NoNo´s..??
Here is a link to an interesting article regarding serviceparts etc (thanks @Spacefruit )
https://speedmaster101.com/blog/why-dont-we-want-service-parts-a-quick-guide-for-a-newcomer/
This has been an interesting post to read!
The OP might not understand how we collectors value vintage watches, and the big NoNo´s..??
Here is a link to an interesting article regarding serviceparts etc (thanks @Spacefruit )
https://speedmaster101.com/blog/why-dont-we-want-service-parts-a-quick-guide-for-a-newcomer/
Thank you for posting the link to the article. If you send a watch into Omega to be serviced can you request that they not change certain original parts such as the bezel, dial, etc?
Thank you for posting the link to the article. If you send a watch into Omega to be serviced can you request that they not change certain original parts such as the bezel, dial, etc?
I understand how collectors value things. Nice article btw. As I have mentioned this 2998-1 with serial no 17761**** has original dial, case and dust cove and Back, still with watchmakers marks from original serving.
Only things replaced over the years are bezel
(Original base 1000 kept) min/hour hands. It’s been polished (Personal preference)
The patina on the face is 65 years in the making. This is a watch I have been wearing daily for the last 45 years. I have kept all replaced original parts over the years. for this watch clean shaven is more appealing than a 3 day growth.
I struggle with the bezel thing. Why would you want to wear such a watch with a totally incorrect bezel when you have an original one?
In all honesty I don’t class my self as a collector but someone who adores there timepiece for it’s timeless classic looks. It makes me feel special owning it.
I would never trust them, there are lots of storys regarding the service that they have done to vintage watches...
Photo of watch prior to service. new hands are original from omega and period correct. As you would be aware, any new parts are generally replaced with current day spares. Very lucky to find original hands for this model from omega.
While I am not an expert, I’ve seen a couple factory serviced/restored 2915/2998s. Those look like the modern luminova service hands I’ve seen them install on other watches. I do not believe those are original from the period.
they do. Only they choose not to release.
Omega does not have "original hands from the period" available. They just install modern service hands.
Reviving this thread to put to bed some incorrect information supplied by the OP...
So when this thread first appeared, I ordered a pair of modern service hands, same as the OP has on their watch - these are not some NOS hands, just modern Luminova hands as we had stated...took a while since they had to come from Switzerland, but here's a photo once they arrived:
Are there professionals doing this, who can match a new set of hands to match the patina of an aged dial?
..,and replacing luminova with tritium in the process?
I'm pretty sure as he has worn the watch daily for 45 years his opinion about it probably negates anything we say about it.
Love the watch! Not what I would've personally done, but I'm glad you're enjoying it and will continue to do so for (hopefully) another 45 years!
