My first 'expensive' weekend watch + my humble collection
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Hi PH, after wanting a nice watch to wear at the weekends for 3 years, my fiancée surprised me on my Birthday and got me a new Omega Seamaster 300 ceramic in blue. She knew I had wanted a blue Seamaster for years so I was quite shocked to say the least! I love it. The glossy dial changes from a dark navy blue to a nice rich lighter blue depending on the light/sunlight and angle of the watch. As I have very skinny wrists, anything bigger than 42mm or something that's quite chunky and thick like the Planet Ocean would not suit me.
I also have a 1969 Omega Geneve which used to belong to my Grandad that I had refurbished a few years ago. It was in a poor state and lived in a drawer. I only wear this on special occasions so it doesn't get much use.
For my daily use, I wear the trusty Seiko SKX007 on the standard jubilee metal bracelet which I've had for over 4 years. I have played around with aftermarket straps but the standard metal bracelet is what I find most comfortable and is what it stays on.
A couple of years ago I bought my partner a Seiko SKXA35 which is only available in America. We spent ages looking at loads of different watches online and she loved this one because of the yellow dial. Even though it's a gents watch, most girls watches are bigger these days so it doesn't look out of place. I bought a leather strap with yellow stitching on eBay to match the dial to replace the long rubber divers strap that it came with.
Enjoy
Omega SMPc:
Wrist shot, of course
In sunlight
Omega Geneve:
Before
After
Seiko SKX007:
Partners SKXA35:
His and Hers
As a bonus picture, these belong to my Dad and which sparked my interest in automatic watches. They are all genuine for any doubters with all boxes and paperwork. The Milguass is my favourite.
I also have a 1969 Omega Geneve which used to belong to my Grandad that I had refurbished a few years ago. It was in a poor state and lived in a drawer. I only wear this on special occasions so it doesn't get much use.
For my daily use, I wear the trusty Seiko SKX007 on the standard jubilee metal bracelet which I've had for over 4 years. I have played around with aftermarket straps but the standard metal bracelet is what I find most comfortable and is what it stays on.
A couple of years ago I bought my partner a Seiko SKXA35 which is only available in America. We spent ages looking at loads of different watches online and she loved this one because of the yellow dial. Even though it's a gents watch, most girls watches are bigger these days so it doesn't look out of place. I bought a leather strap with yellow stitching on eBay to match the dial to replace the long rubber divers strap that it came with.
Enjoy
Omega SMPc:
Wrist shot, of course
In sunlight
Omega Geneve:
Before
After
Seiko SKX007:
Partners SKXA35:
His and Hers
As a bonus picture, these belong to my Dad and which sparked my interest in automatic watches. They are all genuine for any doubters with all boxes and paperwork. The Milguass is my favourite.
Edited by Prohibiting on Sunday 18th September 14:25
SMPC is one of todays best watches imo. Great Build over the older Seamasters and a do it all watch, get a rubber strap on it and it's also the perfect jeans/boots watch.
I think the SPMC finish is above Rolex now esp the glass coating and new dials.
In fact I have not put my bracelet on for 6 months since having the rubber OEM.
I think the SPMC finish is above Rolex now esp the glass coating and new dials.
In fact I have not put my bracelet on for 6 months since having the rubber OEM.
I have no interest in watches, mines a £6:00 eBay special, but I do have an Omega Seamaster that was my Dad's. It sits in a drawer never looked at.
The face seems to be a bit yellowed like yours in the photo and could probably use a recon.
How much would I need to budget for to get it looking nice like yours?
The face seems to be a bit yellowed like yours in the photo and could probably use a recon.
How much would I need to budget for to get it looking nice like yours?
threespires said:
I have no interest in watches, mines a £6:00 eBay special, but I do have an Omega Seamaster that was my Dad's. It sits in a drawer never looked at.
The face seems to be a bit yellowed like yours in the photo and could probably use a recon.
How much would I need to budget for to get it looking nice like yours?
I posted it to a vintage watch specialised after looking on Google who fully serviced it and got it working again. It needed a new crown and a few cogs/bits replaced inside the movement. I also had a new sapphire glass face as the old one was badly scratched and everything was lubricated and cleaned etc. All genuine Omega parts sourced. Think it cost me around £300. In the 'before' picture, it's just the lighting that makes it look a bit yellow. Whatever you do, don't replace the dial regardless of the condition as that's one of the most important things to keep original.The face seems to be a bit yellowed like yours in the photo and could probably use a recon.
How much would I need to budget for to get it looking nice like yours?
For my SMPc, I'm going to be ordering a 'slide-glide' clasp which has micro adjustments. The more expensive Seamaster 300 Master comes with the micro adjustment clasp as standard. The black dial looks very smart too but I always wanted blue
.Edited by Prohibiting on Monday 19th September 13:55
Prohibiting said:
I posted it to a vintage watch specialised after looking on Google who fully serviced it and got it working again. It needed a new crown and a few cogs/bits replaced inside the movement. I also had a new sapphire glass face as the old one was badly scratched and everything was lubricated and cleaned etc. All genuine Omega parts sourced. Think it cost me around £300. In the 'before' picture, it's just the lighting that makes it look a bit yellow. Whatever you do, don't replace the dial regardless of the condition as that's one of the most important things to keep original.
For my SMPc, I'm going to be ordering a 'slide-glide' clasp which has micro adjustments. The more expensive Seamaster 300 Master comes with the micro adjustment clasp as standard. The black dial looks very smart too but I always wanted blue.
Thanks for your advice. For my SMPc, I'm going to be ordering a 'slide-glide' clasp which has micro adjustments. The more expensive Seamaster 300 Master comes with the micro adjustment clasp as standard. The black dial looks very smart too but I always wanted blue
.Edited by Prohibiting on Monday 19th September 13:55
Prohibiting said:
I posted it to a vintage watch specialised after looking on Google who fully serviced it and got it working again. It needed a new crown and a few cogs/bits replaced inside the movement. I also had a new sapphire glass face as the old one was badly scratched and everything was lubricated and cleaned etc. All genuine Omega parts sourced. Think it cost me around £300. In the 'before' picture, it's just the lighting that makes it look a bit yellow. Whatever you do, don't replace the dial regardless of the condition as that's one of the most important things to keep original.
For my SMPc, I'm going to be ordering a 'slide-glide' clasp which has micro adjustments. The more expensive Seamaster 300 Master comes with the micro adjustment clasp as standard. The black dial looks very smart too but I always wanted blue.
Do you recall the details of the online specialist that you used?For my SMPc, I'm going to be ordering a 'slide-glide' clasp which has micro adjustments. The more expensive Seamaster 300 Master comes with the micro adjustment clasp as standard. The black dial looks very smart too but I always wanted blue
.Edited by Prohibiting on Monday 19th September 13:55
Thanks
SlowMoped said:
Do you recall the details of the online specialist that you used?
Thanks
Just searched my emails and I found it. The work I had done came to £185 by the way. 2012.Thanks
His name is Simon and he was very good at keeping me updated. Lots of emails etc. Nice chap.
This is what mine had done:
Total is as listed
full omega auto service including new mainspring £80, new signed omega glass £40 new omega crown £25 case seal £5 new Brown strap £10. Extra Automatic parts required (used reverser and intermediate wheel - £25
total £185
If paying via
http://www.britishwatchrepairs.co.uk
Edited by Prohibiting on Friday 23 September 13:58
Prohibiting said:
Just searched my emails and I found it. The work I had done came to £185 by the way. 2012.
His name is Simon and he was very good at keeping me updated. Lots of emails etc. Nice chap.
This is what mine had done:
Total is as listed
full omega auto service including new mainspring £80, new signed omega glass £40 new omega crown £25 case seal £5 new Brown strap £10. Extra Automatic parts required (used reverser and intermediate wheel - £25
total £185
If paying via
http://www.britishwatchrepairs.co.uk
Great thanks very much. His name is Simon and he was very good at keeping me updated. Lots of emails etc. Nice chap.
This is what mine had done:
Total is as listed
full omega auto service including new mainspring £80, new signed omega glass £40 new omega crown £25 case seal £5 new Brown strap £10. Extra Automatic parts required (used reverser and intermediate wheel - £25
total £185
If paying via
http://www.britishwatchrepairs.co.uk
Edited by Prohibiting on Friday 23 September 13:58
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