What would You do?
My fathers' favorite watch , 1968 Omega , passed away long ago . This one is exactly the same but mine doesn't say Chronometer, just automatic, why? It has never been serviced . I only use it say twice per year , I do wind it , should i? and it does work for the night. From what i understand it is only worth it's weight in gold , around $4.5 k . I do like it plus the emocional value , don ' t think a tudor or new Omega would make me happier, My girlfriend thinks otherwise, sell the gold and buy YOUR watch she says. Service would be a nightmare , until i travel to the right place . They would probably charge me 500 dollars or more ? No clue, never serviced any watch, i just change batteries , it's only around 4 bucks here. I am good with quartz.
Hi , I am a fan boy of certain brands. Just a loyal dude.
Do what your heart says is right. Watches are inanimate objects but in some case, provide a psychological and emotional connection to people and memories.
Do what your heart says is right. Watches are inanimate objects but in some case, provide a psychological and emotional connection to people and memories.
The most obvious is just to keep it.
Keep! Also, I believe ‘Chronometer’ is a designation assigned to watches that have been regulated to a particular standard like COSC or METAS
I would ask any local jeweler or watch repair place beyond a mall kiosk as this sounds like a simple clean, lube, adjust job that needs no parts or special knowledge. If it hasn't been serviced in uh 55 years, it's a miracle it runs at all. If nobody local can do it, wait until you travel. I really see no advantage to factory service and would spare that expense.
I’ve heard great things about Omega’s service. I looked up a complete service from Omega. Looks very detailed and intensive, basically an overhaul of the entire watch. Price for a precious metal piece is $800 USD. I’ve included the link for you to take a look for yourself. You may also want to go to your nearest Omega AD and see what their service includes.
I would keep the watch, but that’s just me. A gold watch today would cost multiples of its value. Plus the sentimental ties. Good luck with your decision!
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/customer-service/interventions-and-prices/main-steps-of-a-complete-service
I’ve heard great things about Omega’s service. I looked up a complete service from Omega. Looks very detailed and intensive, basically an overhaul of the entire watch. Price for a precious metal piece is $800 USD. I’ve included the link for you to take a look for yourself. You may also want to go to your nearest Omega AD and see what their service includes.
I would keep the watch, but that’s just me. A gold watch today would cost multiples of its value. Plus the sentimental ties. Good luck with your decision!
https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/customer-service/interventions-and-prices/main-steps-of-a-complete-service
In the UK omega service takes a LONG time! Close to a year in many cases.
In the UK omega service takes a LONG time! Close to a year in many cases.
YIKES 😬
If you could use the money for something that would greatly improve your quality of life, eg towards a payment for a nicer home etc., then sell it. If you're going to buy another watch with it... nah, then I would keep it.
These watches are sadly not worth servicing more often than not and indeed it is almost certainly worth exactly its weight in gold and not a dime more. I am not sure what movement is inside yours but most half decent watchmakers can service Omega and parts are quite common... in the right place you should be fine. It's a cool watch, quite unique. They don't make them like that anymore. A non-chrononeter Constellation in itself is quite rare. I don't think I have ever seen one in person...
Sell it to a friend so you can buy it back when the remorse kicks in.
If you're not really into the watch, sell it. Not sure why the alternative has to be another Omega, or even another watch at all? Let it go, and buy something that will be of more use to you in your life.
I'd keep it but nostalgia makes me irrational. Listen to your gut.