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hi Airbur and welcome to the forum.

 

if the model you sent is a 145.012 as the pic of the PC screen suggests then it doesnt have a huge value, probably not much more than the quote for repair, however, it being your fathers watch it is well worth a repair due to its sentimental factor, but not by Bienne.

our problem is we havent seen the actual watch, but i would not have the following things done.

1. hands....best kept original if they arent bent and knackered

2. dial ....best kept original

3. bezel....best kept original unless its totally mangled

4. bracelet....you can buy one anywhere for pennies. no need for an original and they look great on leather straps.

even the case could be kept unpolished and original if you want it to show the wear and tear your father put on it.

 

on that basis any local repairer could do it as its only a movement service with crown/pushers/glass replacement. all the flaky lume will be cleaned out during service.

i'm not a fan of refurbed pieces unless they are past redemption and that point is down to you to decide.

these are pics of both my 1964 speedies in original condition. they show wear and tear, but thats only natural.

 

 







best

Graham

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First Edition of the Omega Speedmaster Pro Questions

 
By: airbur : November 8th, 2010-15:34
Hello...I'm new to the forum...looks like quite a bit of good information and people here. I have inherited my father's Speedmaster Pro. It is currently at the Omega facility in Switzerland and they are awaiting approval from me to do a complete restorati...  

Depends on the parts which must be replaced...

 
By: mac_omega : November 9th, 2010-09:43
Hi, I personally would not do it for such a high sum. Try to find a good local repairsman to do the job for a fraction. If some parts are needed for replacement (if any at all??) which you cannot find "on the market" you will have to send it to Bienne... ... 

Quote from Omega

 
By: airbur : November 9th, 2010-09:58
Hi, thanks for the info. Here is the quote and what they want to replace: > The bracelet was not manufactured by our company. > The case shows signs of scratches and/or dents. > The bezel shows signs of wear. > One or more pushers show signs of shock. > T... 

hi Airbur and welcome to the forum.

 
By: G99 : November 9th, 2010-11:34
if the model you sent is a 145.012 as the pic of the PC screen suggests then it doesnt have a huge value, probably not much more than the quote for repair, however, it being your fathers watch it is well worth a repair due to its sentimental factor, but n...  

Decisions

 
By: airbur : November 9th, 2010-11:41
Hi...thanks for your comments. I in complete agreeance. I need to find a reputable watch repair shop in the Denver area. In the past, I have taken it to 3 seperate shops to have them fix the part you use to wind it up (it keeps poping out) but each time i... 

as new or as it was?

 
By: salix : November 13th, 2010-12:53
Dear Airbur, What would it be worth? A normally worn 1964 Speedy Professional (slightly protected crown and pushers) seems to go on ebay for easily 1500.- or more. If you have it restored you should know, that it might look as new, but having a new dial a...