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13 November 2022, 11:44 PM
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Vintage Oyster Perpetual - What to do
Hi all,
I have a vintage oyster perpetual that's had an exiting long life. It no longer has the original band, and it has some significant scratches. Any suggestions as to what I should/shouldn't be doing to revive it? At a minimum I expect to do the following. Cracked crystal - replace. Full service, clean and relube. Dial? Polish? Thanks Steve Photo added. |
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13 November 2022, 11:50 PM
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Post some good images for a start...
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13 November 2022, 11:59 PM
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It's really going to be a matter of personal choice, Steve. Some people like their watch to look new and others like them to remain original.
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14 November 2022, 01:01 AM
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Added a photo.
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14 November 2022, 01:10 AM
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Leave the original pre 63 dial and main handset (not sure about short second hand tbh) and crown unmolested my advice - if you try and clean it it will look awful - match the dial patina to a leather strap with a little period INOX or Acier Buckle and it will look rather lovely !
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15 November 2022, 01:30 AM
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Looks like a 1944 according to the serial number, which sounds about right. It's likely my Grandfather bought it on returning from WWII.
Will see if i can get someone to open up the back and get the model details. |
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18 November 2022, 11:43 AM
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Serial number change at 1,000,000 in 1954. Seconds hand I have. I can service that after Jan. 1 |
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22 November 2022, 02:55 PM
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Thanks, did I bit more digging. Turns out this was more likely a 1957 10th anniversary gift. The watch he bought after the war was an Omega.
I we think the crystal was smashed and the second hand damage and replace in the 70's. In Perth, Australia, so a bit far from Texas. |
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7 December 2022, 06:24 PM
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Watch is a 6532 model with a 1030 movement.
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