Repairing an old Omega
Discussion
Hi, it's my first time on this part of PH so please forgive what might be a newbie question.
My dad has an old (late 50s/early 60s?) gold Omega wristwatch that used to be his father's; he has had it for many years and it has never been serviced in that time and has now, unsurprisingly, stopped working - the second hand still moves but the main hands sometimes appear stuck. I have sent pictures to the chap that services my Rolex and he has come back to say that 'this is probably one of the models that Omega have instructed should be repaired back in their own workshops... the starting price is £350 - £400'.
Having done a bit of research on line it looks like this one so does anyone have any idea what makes it so special that Omega prefer not to let anyone else touch it? Obviously I'm reluctant to let dad spend upwards of £400 on a watch that might only be worth £895.
If the consensus is that it can be repaired elsewhere can anyone suggest somewhere that might take it on at a reasonable price?
Thanks for reading.
My dad has an old (late 50s/early 60s?) gold Omega wristwatch that used to be his father's; he has had it for many years and it has never been serviced in that time and has now, unsurprisingly, stopped working - the second hand still moves but the main hands sometimes appear stuck. I have sent pictures to the chap that services my Rolex and he has come back to say that 'this is probably one of the models that Omega have instructed should be repaired back in their own workshops... the starting price is £350 - £400'.
Having done a bit of research on line it looks like this one so does anyone have any idea what makes it so special that Omega prefer not to let anyone else touch it? Obviously I'm reluctant to let dad spend upwards of £400 on a watch that might only be worth £895.
If the consensus is that it can be repaired elsewhere can anyone suggest somewhere that might take it on at a reasonable price?
Thanks for reading.
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Spent 700€ on getting Omega to fix my dad's s
te ugly cosmo 2000 from the worst part of the 70s. Value post-repair probably 500 tops. New face, movement, refurbed bracelet, case. Present from his late father, sentimental value incalculable. Work was under guarantee. Was excellent service from Omega Champs-Elysees, even for a trigger's broom type situation.
te ugly cosmo 2000 from the worst part of the 70s. Value post-repair probably 500 tops. New face, movement, refurbed bracelet, case. Present from his late father, sentimental value incalculable. Work was under guarantee. Was excellent service from Omega Champs-Elysees, even for a trigger's broom type situation. From a collectors viewpoint, the worst thing you can do to a watch is what ACL describes (sorry ACL). Unless the watch is seriously minging, or the restorer has NOS parts (as opposed to remanufactured parts, yes there is frequently a huge difference) then doing the work will devalue the watch.
Unless the watch is in awful condition, I strongly recommend that you do not have it refurbished in this manner. You should state that you do not want any work carried out to dial, case or hands.
That said, this is a sentimental piece, so value after the work should not be relevant.
In this instance, the only difference between main dealer servicing & repair and a good independent should be the size of the bill. As above, Joe comes well recommended. Alternatively the British Horological Institute keep a list of qualified members who take repairs. Should be no problem to find someone near you.
Unless the watch is in awful condition, I strongly recommend that you do not have it refurbished in this manner. You should state that you do not want any work carried out to dial, case or hands.
That said, this is a sentimental piece, so value after the work should not be relevant.
In this instance, the only difference between main dealer servicing & repair and a good independent should be the size of the bill. As above, Joe comes well recommended. Alternatively the British Horological Institute keep a list of qualified members who take repairs. Should be no problem to find someone near you.
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