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Prince William comes to mind…
Jun 27, 2022,10:42 AM
Not only the memories but in a world of disposable crap why shouldn’t a perfectly good well made instrument be refurbished?
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From Father to Son
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-07:16
It is not the cost but the memories that mattered. This quartz Omega Seamaster 200 is likely worth $1000 on the 2nd hand market, in a good condition. But what if the watch is quartz, in a bad condition, and the cost to repair it, could buy a brand new Lon...
Thanks buddy Nico
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-08:38
Wish all is well and great in your life. Hope to read more tales from you soon.
Here are more pics Nico
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-09:30
Newer dial has gilt around the lume but the old one doesn’t. I prefer the gilt. Indices on old dial are in matt, but the new one is slightly shiny. Feels good to have this old lady back. ...
Well said
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-08:41
Yes indeed. I like the LLD so much, i bought one when it was released about 10 years ago, and then I saw my sister eyeing it, and so it was gone. I really like the grey or maroon versions they recently made. My eyes have also been looking at the Montblanc...
👏 Bravo
By: Andy_Mac : June 26th, 2022-08:46
….nicely written. Definitely a timepiece to be cherished and worn with pride! Always liked the pre-Bond Seamasters too!
Thanks Andy_Mac
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-09:05
Wish they made it once again. Imagine one with the new METAS movement. 80’s proportions were quite handsome but today they will find it small. I tried to find a replacement for it, and ended up with the trimetal, but the trimetal is quite large and strugg...
Likely it will
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-16:58
I’m at the crossroads in life now. In the midst if leaving Australia for good, and contemplating a life as a Franciscian friar. Maybe I’d have one last dive before the next chapter begins. Yes this piece should be able to handle a dive now.=D
The word 'fabulous' is derived from 'fable' (or 'fabled') . . .
By: Dr No : June 26th, 2022-16:14
. . . so, in the purest sense of the term, thanks for sharing your fabulous Omega Seamaster and the tale of its resurrection. I recently went thru a similar restoration with Dad's Seiko Sea Lion. Prior watchmakers had treated it shabbily; two(!) jewels we...
The Sealion is looking great
By: Cookies : June 26th, 2022-16:57
There is a certain dogged determination to get the piece up and running, and a joy when the mission is complete. I remembered the movie Gran Turino when Eastwood spent a lot of time restoring his car. It could be a similar sentiment attached to something ...
Prince William comes to mind…
By: myles721 : June 27th, 2022-10:42
Not only the memories but in a world of disposable crap why shouldn’t a perfectly good well made instrument be refurbished?
Thanks Myles and well said
By: Cookies : June 27th, 2022-13:08
Well made things can last lifetimes. I remember reading about the longest running incandescent lightbulb which is still operating after decades - they mentioned that many products have built-in features to make them obsolete so people buy more and a well-...
Thanks a lot
By: Cookies : June 29th, 2022-09:38
Been wearing it for days on end.=D this will do.