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11 May 2018, 10:17 AM | #1 |
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Worth restoring?
A friend of mine gave me his beat up old seamaster 300m after it stopped working he didn’t want to invest any money in it. I think the bracelet may be beyond polishing it’s scratched pretty bad lol I made some inquiry’s basically $500 for a service $300 for a bezel replacement $185 for a crystal polish up the case maybe all in 1K and just put a leather or rubber strap on it what do you guys think?
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11 May 2018, 10:20 AM | #2 |
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Are you kidding? Of course it is, gorgeous watch.
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11 May 2018, 10:31 AM | #3 |
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Personally I would not polish or replace the bezel.
Service it and replace the crystal... then just wear the heck out of it. It’s a cool looking watch in its current condition. Sent from my cracked, broken hand wound phone. IG @morning_tundra |
11 May 2018, 11:29 AM | #4 |
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A gorgeous watch, one worthy of restoration? I believe I would.
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11 May 2018, 11:47 AM | #5 |
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Yeah, I would get it working. It'll make a good one to wear shooting clay pigeons :-)
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11 May 2018, 02:12 PM | #6 |
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I would do it. BTW, Omega has an exchange program on the 1503/825 bracelet where they only charge about $300 for a new one. So, for a little over $1k, you essential have a new watch with two year warranty... a 2531.80 at that.
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11 May 2018, 02:15 PM | #7 |
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Yes for sure.
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11 May 2018, 02:18 PM | #8 |
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I would have it overhauled. I'd consider keeping the current bezel though.
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11 May 2018, 02:59 PM | #9 |
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This. Enjoy the hell out of it.
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11 May 2018, 04:03 PM | #10 |
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YOu got a consensus here, but I'll ad to it: Yes have it clened/serviced. I wouldn't change the bezel either.
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11 May 2018, 08:05 PM | #11 |
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Thanks guys I will give Omega a call today
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12 May 2018, 01:15 AM | #12 |
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That's a classic. FIX IT. If you spend 1k to restore it you could probably sell for 2k.
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13 May 2018, 11:14 AM | #13 |
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And service for that should be 300, not 500. That's a simple movement...maybe less than 300.
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It’s not really that bad. With a full service, it will come out rather nice.
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I wasn’t aware of the bracelet exchange program so thanks for that tip! |
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14 May 2018, 04:02 AM | #16 |
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Just get it cleaned oiled and adjusted with replacement of any broken parts.
My local watchmaker in a jewelry store charged me $150.00 for a COA on an Omega with same movement. They were an authorized Omega dealer before the company changed its AD policy with small jewelers. Handle all my vintage servicing with no issues. Been using them since 1986. Perfect summer watch for The Hamptons.
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What he said.
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14 May 2018, 08:35 AM | #19 |
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Can't wait to see the results! It would be a shame to let it rot in a drawer.
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Congrats - nice acquisition! Lucky man! DM
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14 May 2018, 12:28 PM | #21 |
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Learned that from the Omega boutique staff. It doesn't cover all bracelets but does cover the 1503/825 because the pins and collars are notorious for wear. I was told it would be in the $300 to $350 range for a new one. Good deal IMO.
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Take to an authorized Omega dealer for a quote. My bet is $1500 all in. Service, dial, band, etc., to get back to specification. From there you can make your decision. The quote is free!
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22 May 2018, 05:20 AM | #24 |
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That’s a cool friend! I’ve been looking at getting one of these and think that they look damn sweet a little beat up! Wear it with pride once you get it working again. Also for a really comfortable fun strap option check out MN straps by Erica’s Originals. They would look great with that watch! Cheers.
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22 May 2018, 05:25 AM | #25 |
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Yes worth it.
Service New crystal New bezel Polish it Will look brand new |
31 May 2018, 07:46 PM | #26 |
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Definitely. It's a gorgeous watch. Looks great on alternative straps too
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31 May 2018, 07:50 PM | #27 |
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That deserves a tub up.
The movement should be easy and the rest is cosmetic. I'd do it.
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31 May 2018, 08:58 PM | #28 |
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I would get the movement serviced and a new crystal and wear it. Cool watch.
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6 June 2018, 01:15 AM | #29 |
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I just got around to calling omega and they are still doing the the swap for the 825 bracelets so I'm definatly doing that thank you for that info ! gotta love this forum
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6 June 2018, 06:04 AM | #30 |
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I’d service, replace the crystal just to you can see it better, reinstall bracelet and wear it until it required service again...it is a beauty and a servivor!
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