This one went surfing... 5 years ago...

NotAClue · Dec 30, 2020

The story of this watch it’s well explained in the thread title...

I’m not the owner and despite finding it pretty cool I’ve surfed in my life...

I need some guidance regarding:
1: could we bring it back to life (if if a relume and mouvement transplant it’s need)?

2: if not, how would you value it for parts?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Oku · Dec 30, 2020

I can't read the last digits well but I think it's a 105.012 66 which is quite valuable.
So bringing it back to life is not a bad idea.
It's pretty obvious that some parts are a little bit rusted ... In the worst case, you need a complete donor movement to get the needed parts.
However, a skilled watchmaker can do the job.
Not Omega, but you get an impression: https://omegaforums.net/threads/video-completely-rusted-out-rolex-gmt-full-restoration.122103/

NotAClue · Dec 30, 2020

Thanks for your reply @Oku

i know it’s a -66 (case back says it all) and that in good shape it’s quite valuable. The problem is I’ve never seen one in such poor shape, however. That’s why I’m asking for help. If someone knows a very skilled watchmaker that could bring back this watch I would love to know his/her name.

Nice thread the one on the link but I can’t figure out why it had to be closed and some of the comments. Could someone care to explain? 😀

Oku · Dec 30, 2020

Were are you from? That would help to recommend a watchmaker.
The thread was closed because it became a bit hostile. Nothing to do with the restauration.

NotAClue · Dec 30, 2020

I guess you’re right. I’m from the country to where this watch was delivered to by omega. Before you ask, I’ve no EOA but I’m pretty sure what it’s going to be written there. 😉 (Little quiz???)

zwjk · Dec 30, 2020

NotAClue
I guess you’re right. I’m from the country to where this watch was delivered to by omega. Before you ask, I’ve no EOA but I’m pretty sure what it’s going to be written there. 😉 (Little quiz???)

There are heaps of members ready to help with recommendations but posts like this definitely don’t help.

watchyouwant · Dec 30, 2020

Forget the movement. Buy a 321 donor and service it. Clean the bridge with the number and switch to new mvmt. Explain, if you sell later. Rest of the speedy is easy to clean up. Good luck. Achim.

NotAClue · Dec 30, 2020

zwjk
There are heaps of members ready to help with recommendations but posts like this definitely don’t help.

I’m very sorry if it sound snob. Wasn’t my intention at all.

The watch and I are located in Portugal. On the upper left lug you can see what I believe is the Portuguese hallmark. I was sincerely trying to make a “meaningful” post. With my level of knowledge opportunities like this don’t come often 😉

NotAClue · Dec 30, 2020

watchyouwant
Forget the movement. Buy a 321 donor and service it. Clean the bridge with the number and switch to new mvmt. Explain, if you sell later. Rest of the speedy is easy to clean up. Good luck. Achim.

Thank you very much Achim. That’s what I was looking to know.
Cheers mate

Dan S · Dec 30, 2020

It's hard to know what will be needed until an experienced watchmaker disassembles the movement and starts cleaning it up. Much of the rust may be superficial, i.e. rust from the screws that sedimented on various plates and parts. At that point, you may decide that a donor movement is needed, or maybe not. As you mentioned, a re-lume would probably improve the aesthetics.

Given your location, perhaps @Tony C. might recommend someone who can help if you contact him by PM and ask nicely.

watchyouwant · Dec 30, 2020

NotAClue
I’m very sorry if it sound snob. Wasn’t my intention at all.

The watch and I are located in Portugal. On the upper left lug you can see what I believe is the Portuguese hallmark. I was sincerely trying to make a “meaningful” post. With my level of knowledge opportunities like this don’t come often 😉

Portugal has plenty of omega experienced older watchmakers. And still plenty of parts. Omega was considered superior to Rolex in your country. Go to a local omega collectors site and ask for an older omega watchmaker. Should be no problem at all. And service prices will be cheap as well..... Good luck and keep us posted. Kind regards. Achim

zwjk · Dec 30, 2020

NotAClue
I’m very sorry if it sound snob. Wasn’t my intention at all.

The watch and I are located in Portugal. On the upper left lug you can see what I believe is the Portuguese hallmark. I was sincerely trying to make a “meaningful” post. With my level of knowledge opportunities like this don’t come often 😉

Great! Unfortunately, I don’t know any watchmakers in Portugal 🙁

The watch looks like it has plenty of potential despite the current condition. I would have the movement cleaned/serviced or replaced as many have suggested. The dial is a perfect candidate for a relume so I would send to James Hyman in the UK or Adam Lewis from Lewis Watch Co here in Australia. Lewis Watch Co recently saved a rusty 321 movement so he might be a good option if you do not mind sending to Australia.

Dan S · Dec 30, 2020

OP, do you happen to know what the case-back engraving refers to? It's intriguing.

lexieb007 · Dec 30, 2020

Wow a CB '66 case very cool....

NotAClue · Dec 31, 2020

Dan S
OP, do you happen to know what the case-back engraving refers to? It's intriguing.

i do know. This watch was a first prize in some kind of dance competition. The organisation/dance or meeting club it refers to doesn’t exist anymore, though. Can you imagine going home with a 66-CB after a bit of (very) amateur dancing??? 😁

thanks everyone for your nice comments. Give me 6 months and I will try to update the thread with photos 😉

mountainunder · Dec 31, 2020

Surfing and dancing!
Sporty watches😲

Aludic · Dec 31, 2020

Wow. Just to stress what some others have already hinted upon above; this actually is a rather well-preserved 105.012-66 CB case with clearly visible facet lines on the upper lugs. If you'd be able to get this going again with a donor movement and would have the dial relumed, it could certainly make for a very nice daily wearer.

That said, you will have to disclose the history of the watch in case you ever sell it. Great opportunity to get a very nice vintage daily wearer out of what at first sight might appear a basket case at best.

Given the Portuguese import mark, I would personally never choose to transplant the movement, unless you can keep the serial number as the serial should correspond to a watch delivered to Portugal. That said, for a true collector's watch, this example has seen a little too much action anyway...

And @NotAClue ; I actually liked your little quiz with the Portuguese import mark. 😉

watchyouwant · Dec 31, 2020

After you switched the bridge with the number to the donor movement, get an Omega EoA and see, if Portugal delivery checks out. Or even get that EoA now.....

eugeneandresson · Dec 31, 2020

The advice here is good. I too would vouch for the approach of first seeing if the movement can be salvaged or not before deciding on a donor movement. Here is an example:

(before) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1Z6CTHbBC/igshid=1ixm7x8b9iwbe

(after)
https://www.instagram.com/p/CEt-OLIHRYC/?igshid=riz6ogpxnehx

The case looks good, the dial would be greatly improved with a relume, and I would most likely leave the hands as is (maybe stabilize them) and get the dial lumed to match the character of the hands. But that’s my preference for maintaining character...another approach is to just lume everything all matchy-matchy, Good luck with the restoration and do keep us posted, always great to see.

ps : here is an example of how it could end up looking...

NotAClue · Dec 31, 2020

👍👍👍

M mountainunder
Surfing and dancing!
Sporty watches😲

That, sir, made me laugh! This is actually a Dancingmaster with a very rare (probably prototype) surfing dial 😁😁😁

Aludic
And @NotAClue ; I actually liked your little quiz with the Portuguese import mark. 😉

Thanks. After reading it twice I also got a “snobbish” vibe but I really just wanted to make this more interesting. Thanks again for appreciating it 👍

I would like to thank everyone’s advice. I’m taking it to a watchmaker this afternoon (the one recommended by @Tony C.) and as soon as I have something close to @eugeneandresson’s watch I will post it here. I reckon it may take a few months, though...

This one went surfing... 5 years ago...

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