Dr No[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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Original Corfam straps, too! Question: does this pair . . .
. . . have sentimental value for your parents or yourself? If so, then sending them to Omega for overhaul might be justifiable. The cost, though, will be several multiples their market worth.
These Genève Dynamics are in long supply, and trade in good condition for less than $500. I believe they're early '70s production; your father's is a ref 166.108, with a cal 1022 movement.
Are there reliable independent watchmakers where you reside?
Cordially,
Art
Bang On the Button
By: M2wo : April 21st, 2016-09:52
Art, Thanks for this post! I wanted to ask about "value" of the watch, but I know we do t like to discuss this on the forum. But what you said was what I was having on my mind. Not much sentimental value, really - except perhaps my parents may like to wea...
Well, in that case . . .
By: Dr No : April 21st, 2016-10:21
. . . you've got a quandary on your hands. If it's meaningful to your folks, then having Omega service them is really the only option, especially considering the missing or dilapidated parts on your Dad's model - seconds hand, crown, and dial. And when it...