cenobyt Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 Hi all, Not sure this is the correct section to post this in but I'm looking for some opinions. This watch is roughly 40 years old and in need of some real love, just not sure if it's worth it. I've attached some pictures so you can check it out. Clearly the crystal is broken on the corner just under the date. The caseback has some chunks taken out of it and there is a real issue with the crown. The case has some obvious oxidization. When shaken, you can feel what I think is the movement bouncing around inside. Oddly enough the thing still works. Opinions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Does the watch have any history for you (your fathers, inherited, etc)? If so then let your heart decide what to do. If not then I am not sure that there would be any "value" in the restoration. Looks like it needs quite a lot. However, I am no expert so I couldn't tell you if it is worth doing or not. BEst of luck with your decision! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenobyt Posted September 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 my mom bought it for my dad on their wedding day. obviously he beat the snot out of it. he has never worn a watch since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenobyt Posted September 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 what about removing the movement and adapting it to something else? is that an option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FxrAndy Posted September 13, 2009 Report Share Posted September 13, 2009 With history like that there is only one true option to take, Have it restored! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 I agree with FxrAndy. Get 'er fixed up and pass it along the generations. Very cool history for that piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casanile Posted September 14, 2009 Report Share Posted September 14, 2009 +2, What else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kronos twin Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 Restore it, man. No other watch in the world will have that specific story. You can't buy the character a watch earns through lived experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolly88 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 What would be the value of this watch in good condition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boneventura Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Just to chime in. I've had a restauration done 2 years ago of my dad's old watch. It was similair to this one (a gold plated Bulova, about the same age I guess). Costs weren't that high. I got a new gold plating, 10 micron, which was only around €80, say $110. Omega itself uses a much thicker layer of gold if I'm correct, 30 or 40 microns. Also my usual watchmaker serviced the movement and I got new generic hands, a new generic crown and a new generic crystal. Total cocts was around € 200. Any watchmaker could do it. But, for me, it was important to restore the watch and be able to wear it. I didn't really care searching for original parts. Put a nice croc strap on it and it's like new! Be sure to bring tisseus when your mom sees it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ado213 Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 Hi I can help you with this if you like, your watch is a gold capped watch and boneventure is correct the plating on these is around 20-30 microns. It is not a electro-plated watch, the gold is applied by pressure and heat, sort of like a gold leaf heat applied. The movement is a 500 series, not sure which one but I guess at 563 or 565. The watch is definitely worth restoring, these old De-villas are gaining in price as there is such a history behind this particular series of movement. It's a must keep and a hair loom. I have two omega constellations from around the same period, which I would not part with. If you want to learn more about your watch go to :- http://omega-constellation-collectors.blogspot.co.uk From there you will find lots of links and all about the history of Omega, very interesting ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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