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| HELP please with my Gd Pa's OLD OMEGA Seamaster | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26th, 2011 06:02 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS 
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So I finally found a watchmaker who confirmed he can and will bring it back to life, Craig at Illinois Watch Company. He just called me today and i expected he'd say sorry can't do or it'll cost you one million dollars type thing  He gave me what i thought was a reasonnable estimate and was very cool... He'll be taking the whole thing apart and doing a full overhaul, taking care of the corrosion, changing a few parts(gears, lever, mainspring) and will even install a new crystal on. Now the wait begins and knowing I'm going to finally get to wear my Gd Pa's Omega is gonna make the wait real tough but exciting ETA is early November and I cannot wait 
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26th, 2011 07:12 pm |
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timesofplenty 3T WIS 
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Glad to see the project is underway  That bracelet is really cool, too. You may already know, but ZRC made some very interesting dive watches in the 60s-70s with supposed French military ties, and some worn on Cousteau expeditions. They also sold replacement bracelets.
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26th, 2011 07:17 pm |
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stew77 Admin 
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Jeep99dad wrote: So I finally found a watchmaker who confirmed he can and will bring it back to life, Craig at Illinois Watch Company. He just called me today and i expected he'd say sorry can't do or it'll cost you one million dollars type thing So incredibly cool Brice!!! Like Scott above, I am so excited to see this project finally getting kicked off for you amigo!!! November will be here before you know it, and I can't wait to see shots of you wearing your Grandpa's fully restored Omega!!! 
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26th, 2011 07:20 pm |
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Axelay2003 3T WIS 
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I can't wait to see the result as I believe it will be outstanding! Gerald
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| Posted: Mon Sep 26th, 2011 07:50 pm |
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Jeep99dad 3T WIS
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Thanks guys! I just was excited when Craig called me, I couldn't believe this was finally happening. Obviously I'm also a little cautious at the same time as I wait for the results! Thanks for the kind words. I'll post plenty of pics when it lands. May want to increase the bandwidth guys!!! 
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| Posted: Wed Sep 28th, 2011 12:12 pm |
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clouser 3T WIS 
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Man, that's AWESOME news! I can't wait to see it restored.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24th, 2011 07:28 pm |
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rob.winter 3T WIS 
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Great story. Sorry for your loss. Your grandfather sounds like he was a great man. Can't wait to see the fully restored Seamaster.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 24th, 2011 11:48 pm |
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afc14284 3T WIS 
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Brice... I hadn't read your post until today and man what a nice story!!! those watches that have that sentimental value are certainly worth more than any new watch you could buy new... I had a similar story with a watch that was given to me by my dad.. me and him didn't have the best relationship, but he gave me a watch when I was 17 years old.. although you guys will probably laugh, it was an Invicta.. it went through everything with me and sadly, it was stolen 8 years later.. My father past away 4 years ago.. I think I would change any one of my watches for that particular watch... Thats an awesome endeavor your in, enjoy the ride of emotions as you remember your grand pa and at the end of the ride, you'll enjoy the watch that makes you remember him... Do post pics as you get it .....
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