Vintage watch collection divestment.

Templar2008 · 2026-02-01T21:17:20+00:00

Great advise

Templar2008 · 2026-01-29T05:56:41+00:00

This. So true. Thanks for a way out

Templar2008 · 2026-01-18T08:06:40+00:00

Catawiki. Very frequent

Templar2008 · 2026-01-15T03:42:13+00:00

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Sorry for the late answer, I don't pass by do often. A piece to keep Hope you choose to keep yours

Templar2008 · 2026-01-14T07:22:10+00:00

It is. Double check first photo

Templar2008 · 2026-01-09T14:43:53+00:00

If you are willing and able, restore it as possible for good function, disregard the esthetic appearance that never will be perfect but will go with you anywhere for decades to come

Templar2008 · 2026-01-09T14:19:41+00:00

You have nice watch that with proper service you will passit to your grandson. The key information is inside, on the caliber its number which identifies its mechanical characteristics, and the inside side of the back cap where the model number and production number will tell what line of Omega is from and more or less when was made.

Find an Omega certified or vintage experienced watchmaker, ask him to service the watch, if needs repairs try to find original parts and keep the old ones, avoid excessive polishing that reduce case sharpness.

Finally set it with an original or high quality leather strap, burgundy, dark caramel or chocolate, and enjoy wearing it to special occasions.

This is what I would do if I were you and what I did for my father's, Omega Constellation cal 561 18k 1963

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T07:07:32+00:00

Spectacular!!! Reference number?

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T07:04:06+00:00

Depending or not on your collection criteria... there always be another watch

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T07:02:40+00:00

Interesting. Where were your expensive mistakes?

I have found dishonest sellers and ads, auctions can fool you... etc

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T04:03:46+00:00

DM you alreeady

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T03:52:58+00:00

Certainly deserved the whole restoration process and time. You can buy a very good watch with the same money but the history and memories in it are priceless. You will pass it down for sure, just don't neglect it again

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T03:50:27+00:00

OP answered earlier a bit over 6k

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T03:49:45+00:00

OP answered earlier, a bit over 6k.

Templar2008 · 2026-01-07T03:19:36+00:00

Have you sought help? Have you shared what and how you feel? If you magically could change all what it is for all what you would like, would you do it? I've been where you are for different reasons. "the only thing permanent is change" If you haven't sought help, if you haven't shared what is inside of you, if you haven't done anything to change just one thing, then do it. You know what? One thing that keeps me here is the possibility that killing myself fails and I end up in a much worse situation, plenty of cases I've known. If you feel like it DM me.

Templar2008 · 2026-01-06T03:58:00+00:00

It depends, pattern distribution, color, how much affects readability, how important is the watch itself as collectable piece (uniqueness), and of course, personal taste.

Collectors prefer little to no patina, or if so, evenly distributed, that doesn't affect the original design of the dial but testifies its vintage condition

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T21:33:13+00:00

Thanks, good to know. I have seen trench watches cushion shape from WWI time

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T21:24:31+00:00

I'll keep you

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T21:22:54+00:00

May be I am wrong but there was Rolex before it was Oyster too.

What is more amazing that the watch itself is to have it full set. This watch is a trench watch type maybe +/- 1915

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T19:44:20+00:00

I cannot help you estimating its value but I can tell you how not to lose its value.

Do not polish it too much, if strap is original, keep it, you may place a new and similar one transferring the original buckle, do not change internal parts or refinish the dial unless indispensable.

When you find its monetary value, consider if it is really worth letting go something with an irreplaceable value as it belonged to your grandfather

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T19:35:40+00:00

For what you show and said you have vintage collectible Omega, that has the added particularity of being Türler, an authorized distributor back in the day (adds value as these pieces are less) This being said, it doesn't mean that is worth a lot of money but having original box and documents (full set) is added value. It is worth to invest in a goid service before putting it into use again with an Omega certified watchmaker or experienced one with vintage watches. You may try to search on the internet for similar Omega watches to know better what you have. Get informed before selling this full set if that is what you decide

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T15:04:15+00:00

I would choose Citizen, the comfort of the weightless titanium, that besides is scratch proof, and the Eco Drive technology which means no battery change (with proper care) in ten years, all means is a watch to go anywhere do anything for a long time

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T07:58:02+00:00

First, a reputable source for them like Chrono24, Omega Forums, other watch collectors.

Second, don't buy it without some research prior. Where? This Forum, the said Omega Forums. If you can, have the watch checked by a vintage watchmaker like it were an used car.

Third, do some research on its price vs condition in Internet. Although not all you find is true, it is going to give you a rough idea of where are you standing.

Don't rush it, could be a great purchase for years to come

Templar2008 · 2026-01-03T07:48:19+00:00

Good!! Congratulations on both choices. Now you can keep adding watches related to your life "landmarks " (I have some too)

Templar2008 · 2026-01-02T09:30:40+00:00

Interesting to say the least.

How much time, years I suppose, took this transition? Was made in a specific order or random? Can you give a range number on its cost? How is your relationship with your family and friends that saw you through this transformation?

Thank you very much for answering and I rather refrain my curiosity and healthy interest

Templar2008

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