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Post by enzed4 » Sun Aug 15, 2021 10:04 pm

Colin_E wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 6:49 pm Not really a big watch guy but hope I might benefit from the knowledge of those who are…
I have an Omega Constellation approx 20 years old. It’s mechanical (chrono-something?) as I was advised at the time it was preferable to electronic versions.
Long story short I stopped wearing it when I no longer needed to live by a precise schedule and now it only runs for a minute when ‘wound’. My bad… but is it worth getting serviced and if so, where to go and what might I expect to pay?
Before sending it to Omega for what will undoubtedly be an expensive (but usually very good) repair, you could take it to a good watchmaker, not a mall kiosk etc and get them to do an assessment - it may be something as simple as a bit of grit stopping the movement, or a loose component. The fix may be quite simple and a lot less expensive than going the Omega route first. They may also be unable to repair the watch and will charge you an inspection fee, which you will have to add to the end bill from Omega so yes, it could be a bit of a gamble to try to save some money. It really depends on what the watch is worth, and what it is worth to you (not the same thing).
PS - this is a watch thread - we're hanging out for a pic of your Constellation :lol:
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Post by Colin_E » Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:12 pm

Well I guess the only thing wrong is whatever happens to a watch that gets left in a drawer for years - or in other words the reason theres a market for watch winders. No idea if that will be likely to be less than a full service…

It may be a pertinent question to ask whether a recent full Omega service might enhance its value if I were to sell it. Not sure if I want to go down that route but its under consideration.

Anyway as requested, a photo :)
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Post by Mister T » Tue Aug 17, 2021 7:24 am

Definitely worth getting it repaired and tidied up, worth a couple of grand in good condition with the box and papers.
Colin_E wrote: Mon Aug 16, 2021 10:12 pm Well I guess the only thing wrong is whatever happens to a watch that gets left in a drawer for years - or in other words the reason theres a market for watch winders. No idea if that will be likely to be less than a full service…

It may be a pertinent question to ask whether a recent full Omega service might enhance its value if I were to sell it. Not sure if I want to go down that route but its under consideration.

Anyway as requested, a photo :)

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Post by D6GMB » Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:49 pm

patriot66 wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:47 pm About 10 years ago my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titane stopped working. It was returned to Omega in Switzerland through my local dealer. They fitted a new spring/escapement, a new deployant clasp, a new bezel, cleaned the movement and removed/brushed/polished every single mark or blemish. It was returned in blue shrink-wrap on a plastic 'wrist' and in a beautiful red neoprene zip case, which I still have. It was literally better than new. The invoice was £500, which I thought was an absolute bargain for all that :thumbsup:20210102_180553.jpg
I have the same watch which is 20 years old this year and has and still run faultlessly and has never been serviced, also have the same in stainless which was bought in 2007.
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Post by patriot66 » Fri Aug 20, 2021 7:50 pm

D6GMB wrote: Fri Aug 20, 2021 5:49 pm
patriot66 wrote: Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:47 pm About 10 years ago my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titane stopped working. It was returned to Omega in Switzerland through my local dealer. They fitted a new spring/escapement, a new deployant clasp, a new bezel, cleaned the movement and removed/brushed/polished every single mark or blemish. It was returned in blue shrink-wrap on a plastic 'wrist' and in a beautiful red neoprene zip case, which I still have. It was literally better than new. The invoice was £500, which I thought was an absolute bargain for all that :thumbsup:20210102_180553.jpg
I have the same watch which is 20 years old this year and has and still run faultlessly and has never been serviced, also have the same in stainless which was bought in 2007.
I bought mine new as a birthday present to myself in March 2000 to commemorate the new Millenium. Other than that one incident it has been absolutely faultless :thumbsup:
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Post by mr.tourette » Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:33 pm

Confessions of a watch addict.. Sorting out my bits and pieces today as they are all over the bedroom drawers. Think I may have a strap problem.. 22 natos, 14 leather, 6 rubber, 1 stingray and a couple of mesh😂 this doesn't even include others kicking around in watchboxes and those actually on watches.. Any road an opportunity for a watch box shot, current state of the collection not including my new breitling superocean and a couple of beaters I keep in work
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Post by Pondrew » Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:10 pm

Too much time on your hands? :lol:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by mr.tourette » Wed Aug 25, 2021 8:06 am

Pondrew wrote: Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:10 pm Too much time on your hands? :lol:
I see what you did there :poke: :D but yes actually, these 6 weeks are starting to drag, looking forward to getting back to work :thumbsup:
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Post by Vornwend » Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:05 pm

Landed today - Seagull 1963. 38mm acrylic glass and Hirsch leather strap (replacing the supplied green NATO). Has a real vintage feel to it and the face is a delight. Quite a large lug to lug measurement so doesn't feel anywhere near as small as 38mm might suggest. Really nice movement that can be clearly seen through the caseback.
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Post by mr.tourette » Wed Sep 01, 2021 7:04 pm

Vornwend wrote: Wed Sep 01, 2021 3:05 pm Landed today - Seagull 1963. 38mm acrylic glass and Hirsch leather strap (replacing the supplied green NATO). Has a real vintage feel to it and the face is a delight. Quite a large lug to lug measurement so doesn't feel anywhere near as small as 38mm might suggest. Really nice movement that can be clearly seen through the caseback.
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Post by Argenta » Sat Sep 25, 2021 12:37 pm

A watch for each of my cars, finally… :)
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Post by Overweight Unicorn » Sun Nov 14, 2021 5:03 am

Added a couple more Tudors to the collection since my last visit here.

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Post by mr.tourette » Sun Nov 14, 2021 9:49 am

Never been a massive Tudor fan but I do like a Pelagos :thumbsup:
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Post by Dark Diggler » Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:44 am

Lovely, I have a pelagos, I alternate between the bracelet and a crafter blue rubber strap, the Tudor one is still in its bag.
That ceramic bay is really nice, been looking at them for a while, I really like the new brass and sterling silver ones too but they are smaller at 39mm which is a neg for me, lovely watches though. Ceramic is a :thumbsup:

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Post by DPG » Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:26 pm

Can any of the forum watch experts put a price on these?

I’ve got a trade in price from Goldsmiths but wondering what sort of price I could get privately

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Also got a brand new genuine Omega orange croc strap for this watch.

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