I have a 1972 Omega
Took it to a jeweler and paid to clean and repair watch, get new crown. Now realizing why vintage watch is not a good idea. $$$. This is the 2nd time getting this watch fixed and there is some kind of gear in the watch that seems to skip when you change the time. Jeweler just figured out she can't fix unless taking the entire watch apart. Which will cost even more without guarantee to be able to fix and find the broken part. <ouch> Last vintage watch for me.
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Henry
New to watch collecting, lives in Houston
Houston, Tx
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Which Omega did you bought and how much would cost a complete repairing service?
I ask because I actually think about buying a vintage Omega Seamaster. I really like this old but classic design.
Best regards
Niels
More for the rest of us, I suppose. Maintenance costs must be factored into vintage watch ownership. Finding a watchmaker rather than a jeweler may help (but maybe not).
How on earth do you clean it without tearing down the movement? Unless you m a just an outside cleaning?
I’d be finding a new watchmaker.
Maybe you ended up at the wrong repair store? Look around for a reliable and good watchmaker in your area.
Repair/service costs must also be taken into account for a new watch (for the top brands also in the corresponding amount), they just come later!