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Just wondering..

Post by el presidente » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:00 am

What other brand does restore watches to its former glory like Omega?

I know Omega has parts for some watches that are 40+ years, and if they dont have it ( ex.dials) they have a guy that makes them for Omega.

This is not an Omega fanboi thread, just wondering :cheers:
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Post by Jamie » Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:50 am

Breitling does some amazing restorations.
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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Dec 31, 2011 3:47 am

If Omega does it then Rolex must do it just a little bit better.
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Post by jad3703 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:03 am

Rolex has done some amazing things with vintage restorations, although you pay through the nose for it.

But Omega is the best for this type of thing, in my opinion.

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Post by CGSshorty » Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:09 am

jad3703 wrote:Rolex has done some amazing things with vintage restorations, although you pay through the nose for it.

But Omega is the best for this type of thing, in my opinion.

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I know Omega is the best at these, that was just a little dig at Roar.
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Post by jad3703 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:17 am

Chris,

Ayup, got that.

LOL.

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Post by el presidente » Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:09 am

CGSshorty wrote:
jad3703 wrote:Rolex has done some amazing things with vintage restorations, although you pay through the nose for it.

But Omega is the best for this type of thing, in my opinion.

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I know Omega is the best at these, that was just a little dig at Roar.
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Post by jimyritz » Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:37 am

Rolex.... Tag Heuer does a pretty nice job, too...
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Post by demer03 » Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:40 am

The Doxawhore does pretty amazing vintage Doxa restorations!

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Post by cali kid » Sat Dec 31, 2011 5:46 am

Fortanes estate jewelry and watches of Carmel Ca. Was doing such amazing restoration work on Rolex watches that the big boys from Switzerland came out looked at their work and offered them an AD on the spot... Some say they have the best selection of vintage Rolex pieces in the states :shrug: They also have a full, full line of new Rolex and a lot used brands including panerai :thumbsup:
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Re: Just wondering..

Post by DMB » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:40 am

From everything I have seen over the years, Omega definitely leads the way when it comes to retoration and availability of OEM parts for vintage pieces. Rolex is the exact same, but does not stock parts for models that date as far back as Omega does. (I think that is about the way it goes). I sent my 1972 Heuer to the TAG Heuer service center in NJ and their vintage Heuer guru worked on it. Granted, all they replaced were the pushers and crystals as the thing was practically unused. Still though, they had the parts on hand. It's amazing though what Omega does with an old watch. ROar's vintage Speedy MK whatever is about the finest restoration job I have seen. I handled this watch and believe me it is something to behold, especially if you ever say the "before" pics.
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Post by dshap » Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:43 am

Zenith does good work, Tag does good work on vintage Heuer, Omega as we all know if awesome.

I'm not so sure about Rolex. I think some service centers are good, but I think some swap original parts out with service parts, possibly decimating the value.
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Post by Justice » Sat Dec 31, 2011 9:41 am

LOVE the work Omega does in Bienne.
Here are the watches they did for me...
Speedsonic Before
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'68 Speedy Pro Before
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'70 ladies Seamaster Before
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I have a 1958 Railmaster restored by them, but haven't got any good pics yet.
*edit* Railmaster pics here...
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If there is/was any question about their availability of spare parts...
This is the bag of old parts that came back with the Speedy. The other watches came back with the similar bags...
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Thats awesome Jake:)
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Post by Pasquale » Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:28 am

West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches
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Post by Zidane » Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:32 am

patstarrx wrote:West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches
lmao!
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Post by BSears » Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:33 am

patstarrx wrote:West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches
:roll:

WCT FTW :bananastoner:
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Post by cali kid » Sat Dec 31, 2011 10:37 am

patstarrx wrote:West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches

Priceless big P, don't like the bezel on the WCT watch but saw on WUSSY that Liz popped on her Seal bezel.....go figure that! :shrug:
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Re: Just wondering..

Post by matt.wu » Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:20 am

Omega Bienne? Definitely tops here. The other Omega service centers, not even close (especially when it comes to case refinishing).

I know Lange does a lot of stuff with laser welding so that you don't lose any precious metal when it comes time to repairing deeper gouges.
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Re: Just wondering..

Post by T.R. » Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:44 am

patstarrx wrote:West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches
That's f'n sweet. :thumbsup: :clap:



WCT FTW! :roll:



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Post by tattoo chef » Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:13 am

patstarrx wrote:West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches
Just about choked on my coffee...LOL.... :lol: :thumbsup:
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Re: Just wondering..

Post by fastward » Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:22 am

patstarrx wrote:West coast time is doing some great work with kobold watches
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Re: Just wondering..

Post by drster » Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:28 pm

Audemars Piguet and Patek Phillipe do fantastic work on very old restorations. They have special watchmakers who do only restorations. They will manufacture parts if necessary.
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