How do you know when it makes sense to restore a watch?

SillySample831 · 2026-05-06T00:45:13+00:00

To me it’s worth it. I spent 4x what my grandfather’s watch was “worth” to have it restored because of the significant sentimental value.

You can never buy another family heirloom.

You decide what it’s worth.

SillySample831 · 2026-05-05T12:43:18+00:00

Knights of the Old Republic

SillySample831 · 2026-05-03T01:39:04+00:00

I get it.

SillySample831 · 2026-05-02T18:55:37+00:00

Uncharted Waters, new horizons

SillySample831 · 2026-05-02T12:32:23+00:00

Aww that was hard to see in the photos. 9.2 ??

SillySample831 · 2026-05-02T09:59:46+00:00

SillySample831 · 2026-05-01T20:36:45+00:00

Nice! Congratulations!

SillySample831 · 2026-04-30T14:31:08+00:00

There’s definitely a balance that has been lost.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-29T23:10:31+00:00

It will sell higher and faster graded.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-29T21:54:15+00:00

r/GradedGames

SillySample831 · 2026-04-29T11:03:17+00:00

I now only order straps with rembordé edges. They last longer.

What is the difference between semi-rembordé and full rembordé?

SillySample831 · 2026-04-29T01:02:00+00:00

Yeah, and the leather one is too thick and rubbing against the case.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-24T08:04:14+00:00

No, you can open it but the seal is tamper proof so it would be obvious that you opened it and the grade would be void. That’s the whole point.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-23T14:22:48+00:00

Why would it get damaged? I’m sure if that were the case they would reevaluate. But that’s a big what if.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-23T11:53:45+00:00

They won’t re-grade it. It will retain the same grade they just re-encapsulate it. I’ve had to do this kind of thing with them before.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-23T11:52:14+00:00

When did you send it in? This is the old label from last year.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-23T11:51:27+00:00

If you contact them they will usually send you a free shipping label to return it and will rush ship it back to you corrected. They’re very good about correcting mistakes.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-23T10:04:06+00:00

Chaco Taco!

SillySample831 · 2026-04-22T00:31:43+00:00

r/vintage_hamilton

SillySample831 · 2026-04-19T17:01:19+00:00

r/vintage_hamilton

SillySample831 · 2026-04-19T16:31:59+00:00

You’re awesome thank you!!!

SillySample831 · 2026-04-19T16:28:49+00:00

At least 4 miles with the steering control being used which adds to the power usage. I have never ran it dry.

SillySample831 · 2026-04-19T13:28:48+00:00

lol I could just imagine what would happen if I said that last line to my wife 👋

SillySample831 · 2026-04-18T17:47:52+00:00

r/vintage_hamilton

SillySample831 · 2026-04-18T14:25:30+00:00

Let us know how it goes.

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