I know of two watchmakers in the USA that both have good reputations. I'd give them both a call among others that you are considering. It will be expensive to restore the watch.
Link to websites:
http://www.lawatchworks.com/
https://ridleywatchmakers.com/
I thought Ridley was only Rolex now.
$600..That guys a scumbag. He’s worthy of naming and shaming. Crown, pusher and a service and you have an even more valuable piece. Your floor per Speedmaster 101 is $8k. I’d show this to RGM in Mt Joy PA. As well as the others mentioned.
Haha "poor" it is not 😲. Looks great, and even comes with a box!
Any pics of the breitling?
I know of two watchmakers in the USA that both have good reputations. I'd give them both a call among others that you are considering. It will be expensive to restore the watch.
Link to websites:
http://www.lawatchworks.com/
https://ridleywatchmakers.com/
Haha "poor" it is not 😲. Looks great, and even comes with a box!
Any pics of the breitling?
I recently took a Omega Speedmaster 2998-5 and a Breitling AVI 765 produced in the first half of 1953. The Speedmaster is not in good shape it doesn't run, one of the push knobs is incomplete and the crown is very worn or unoriginal and comes off. I believe it is the Tropical version, not sure. I took both of these watches to a local watchmaker he threw up a red flag when he said they may be worth $600.00. I decided I didn't want him to touch the Breitling but I would leave the Speedmaster because of it's condition. Well when I went to get the Breitling he said take them both that he didn't want my business. I would like these repaired with OEM parts and by someone who won't fu%# them up. My goal is to increase there value not destroy it. Any recommendations on a serviceman?
Thank You
I took both of these watches to a local watchmaker he threw up a red flag when he said they may be worth $600.00. I decided I didn't want him to touch the Breitling but I would leave the Speedmaster because of it's condition. Well when I went to get the Breitling he said take them both that he didn't want my business.
