| Author | Message | ||
     Chris Schirren Rating: N/A |
Hi Folks, I am collecting 14K Hamiltons and got used to the small and comfortable to wear watches so at present I am auctioning a very rare West FORTIS Pilot Chronograph which is with 40x15mm really too big for me. I like to replace it with a waterproof 30-34mm OMEGA Seamaster (no date) for the "outdoors" (which is not the greatest environment for vintage Hamiltons). I looked at quite a few on eBay but I know little to nothing about them, so may be someone can lead me on the way by answering following questions: Is a manual wind vintage Seamaster waterproof (at the crown) to say 10 feet (no diving)? Which movement is best (accuracy)? What is a "bumper"? Which ones (small size) have the logo (crest?) on the back How can you tell a fake one from the original? Any recommendations, the older the better! Thank you kindly! | ||
| zaf Rating: N/A |
I can't possibly recommend a vintage watch for full immersion water activity, even if it is 10 feet. Unless the watch has had its crystal and rubber gaskets & crown replaced and then is pressure tested it will take water. If after doing this you still want to use it under water, it will take water 6 months from now! * Bumper auto is an auto that does not make a full swing and "bumps" against springs as it goes backwards & forwards. * Accuracy is highly dependent on the whether it was been serviced & regulated, you're probably looking into the 30 seconds per day or better range. * The early Seamasters did not have a logo but just the words "Seamaster" on the edge of the case. | ||
| Marty Greis Rating: N/A |
Hi. I have a large collection of vintage watches and wish to redial some of them. The one I'm concerned about right now is an older(Forties)SS Movado, round dial with subseconds, two tone with a silver center and bronze outter chapter ring with white numbers, measures 1 inch. It is very cool looking but dingy and vauge looking. I sent it to a place out east and they wanted $100 instead of their usual $20 because they would have to make a new die. Any suggestions? Is there any kind of solution to clean these babies that wont take the name and just about everything else off the dial? Ever hear of Finley out west some place? Know how I would get in touch? Thanks a heap. Marty | ||
| zaf Rating: N/A |
Unless your dials are really bad, it is not a good idea to redial. This will negatively impact value in most cases, especially European watches. You can try Kirk Rich Dial in Los Angelese, will cost in the $40 range... This is their site: http://www.krdial.com/ Zaf | ||
| Chris Harman Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
Through the death of my grandfather I have come into possession of a 1940-50s Omega Seamaster and I am hoping to sell this in the near future. Does anybody know how much (roughly) it is worth? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 451 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
What metal? Pictures always help. |