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Originally Posted by wsfarrell
I can't speak to OP's motivations, but I think that a lot of the satisfaction in this hobby comes from the chase, not the acquisition. It's fine to plop down $15k-$16k for a nice 5513, but it's also rewarding to spend some time gathering parts and putting something together.
I'm building an Omega Seamaster "Watchco" at the moment, and have everything but the movement. I search eBay for cheap Omega's with 552 movements that look good and are running. No rush. I also have a new old stock 5512 "tritinova" service dial and hands--the dial says T--SWISS--T but the lume is luminova. I really love the look of these dials. Someday I'll find a decent 5512 for sale with a shagged-out dial and put together a beauty. Not for selling, just for me.
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Cool, those are great watches - I used to have an older 300, now I bet they go for crazy money.
Did you plan to do all the work yourself, with the various required watchmaking tools?
I better add those to the budget.
