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AlTinkster92 · 5 April 2012, 12:59 PM

Hi gang. I have a 1970 Omega Mark 2 that I bought in Vietnam, thought about sending it to Switzterland for restoral. It's still very nice and non faded dial, hour markers still lume briefly to this day. Should I send it for a total makeover or is it worth more all original?? Always thought they should be kept original but would really like to see this as I bought it way back when, advise welcome..

Brisman · 5 April 2012, 05:03 PM

Let's see some pics. to see the condition of it.

Collectors like original. If your going to keep it then it's up to you and what you like, just remember if you send it to Bienne for restoration it will cost a fair amount of money, money that you won't recoup if you decide to sell.

Hope this helps.

Docar · 6 April 2012, 08:35 AM

I too, bought a MK II in 1970.

Every three-five years it went back to Omega in New Jersey.
Each time they replaced whatever necessary to make the watch "like new".

When I sold the watch after wearing it exclusively for about thirty-six years,
everyone who expressed interest in it wanted it to be in as nice shape as possible.

I never heard from any potential buyer who was looking for "original"; that is to say
unrestored condition.

Paul B · 7 April 2012, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Docar

I never heard from any potential buyer who was looking for "original"; that is to say
unrestored condition.

As you probably know, the mark II's are becoming more sought after by collectors as the original Speedmasters keep getting pricier.
As you get into the higher end markets, collectors absolutely look for originality and will pay more for a nice watch with original dial and hands etc. and a case that has never been polished. A nice even "patina", and that faded original look is worth more on a watch than a bunch of recent shinny service replacement parts. Obviously a perfect never touched original would be worth the most.
It's your watch so do what makes you happy, but IMHO if it's not really beat-up I'd get a good mechanical servicing done, but no buffing or replacement dials etc... It will only ever be original once...

Paul

Widows Son · 7 April 2012, 05:07 AM

If it's the "racing" dial, it's worth a bit more than the standard one.

5 April 2012, 12:59 PM	#1
AlTinkster92 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: NC Posts: 499	Omega Mark 2 Hi gang. I have a 1970 Omega Mark 2 that I bought in Vietnam, thought about sending it to Switzterland for restoral. It's still very nice and non faded dial, hour markers still lume briefly to this day. Should I send it for a total makeover or is it worth more all original?? Always thought they should be kept original but would really like to see this as I bought it way back when, advise welcome..

5 April 2012, 05:03 PM	#2
Brisman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Donald Location: Australia Posts: 973	Let's see some pics. to see the condition of it. Collectors like original. If your going to keep it then it's up to you and what you like, just remember if you send it to Bienne for restoration it will cost a fair amount of money, money that you won't recoup if you decide to sell. Hope this helps.

6 April 2012, 08:35 AM	#3
Docar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: USA Posts: 157	I too, bought a MK II in 1970. Every three-five years it went back to Omega in New Jersey. Each time they replaced whatever necessary to make the watch "like new". When I sold the watch after wearing it exclusively for about thirty-six years, everyone who expressed interest in it wanted it to be in as nice shape as possible. I never heard from any potential buyer who was looking for "original"; that is to say unrestored condition.

7 April 2012, 05:07 AM	#5
Widows Son "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hudson Ohio Posts: 3,554	If it's the "racing" dial, it's worth a bit more than the standard one.

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