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Old 22 March 2021, 05:45 AM   #1
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Omega/Universal Geneve

$3 Thrift Store find. Can't wait to have it serviced and new strap/crystal. So much fun finding a little gem in the junk stores my wife dragged me around all day on Saturday...
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Old 22 March 2021, 06:38 AM   #2
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Old 22 March 2021, 07:02 AM   #3
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Well done! Please post pics when you have it "fixed up."
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Old 22 March 2021, 11:41 AM   #4
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Love posts like these. Please post updates and pictures during the rehab

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Old 10 April 2021, 09:44 AM   #5
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UPDATE:

New crystal and thorough cleaning (haven't serviced the movement yet). Needs a new band (preferably black). Not too bad for a $3 thrift store find (we won't be talking about the $50 I spent trying to find the correct replacement crystal...).

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Old 10 April 2021, 12:20 PM   #6
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That’s awesome!

I told my wife I’m excited to do a little thrift store watch hunting once I’m fully vaccinated.
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Old 12 April 2021, 01:37 AM   #7
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Update:
Added a new black band and I think it looks pretty good.

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