Spotted this on the bay and I thought I share this as in interesting example to illustrate the possible outcome of an Omega Service. I don't want to condemn Omega service in general with this example, I just want to show some parts of the history of the watch. So the watch was born as an 105.003-65 straight lug Ed White. As you will see in the pics it was worn well with the expected signs. Since the service I think it continued being in daily use looking at the wrist cheese. Good to see that the watch was in use for so many years! 1993 it was sent to Omega for a complete service: During the service almost everything was changed: Complete case, now the watch has twisted lugs, dial, (I'm not shure about the hands) Seems the only genuine part left is the movement (no pics here but I assume they didn't change it as well) Owner kept the replaced parts. So, here the pictures:
Yeah, Omega does what Omega does- they made it “like new” which is what they do. But at least most of the original parts come with it which is awesome. The next owner could sell the new case and dial to offset the price of sourcing original hands- it would be a wash then.