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tylerhann

Omega Speedmaster Gen Dial repair ??

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tylerhann

I have a Speedmaster 145.022 68ST that sustained salt air damage to the dial when the crown broke off. The movement survived and only needed minor service, the crystal is being replaced, but the dial (as you can see in attached pictures) did not fare too well.

 

I am looking for a genuine replacement (with the "T" marks and raised logo) but of course not having much luck, and my guess is that if I do find one it will cost several thousand dollars since the "service" replacement dials are priced at around $500+ on eBay ands they suck compared with the genuine dial.

 

So...MY QUESTION: Is it possible for a skilled horologist to restore the markings on the dial and the lume?

 

Obviously this model is extremely valuable but will loose much of it's value in this condition, and it will loose much of its' value if I repalce the face with a "service" face (without the "T" marks and raised metal logo).

 

Any tips or advice would be MOST welcomed. And, BTW, I live in the USA but will be traveling through China later this year. I mention this because Chinese watchmakers are well known as masters of reproduction so I am wondering if one might be able to do this. I just REALLY want to resptore this watch for sentimental reasons.

 

ALSO, looking for a replacement back.

 

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edwinowl

Dude. In all honesty go over to OF.

https://omegaforums.net/forums/news-and-announcements/

 

Seriously will give you sound advice one way or another.

You'll need to join and intro but it's a big decision and you need to get this right.

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GenTLe

A seriously valued watch that has been treated like crap it seems... And not just for the dial!

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tylerhann

Edwinowl, thanks for the useful tip.

 

Imajica, FYI this watch was subjected to the rigors of offshore sailing at a time (before GPS) when accurate timepieces were an essential navigation tool and worn as such, not simply a pretty collectors item. We were rolled 360 degrees in a survival storm and the watch was ripped from my wrist and presumed lost. It was only recently discovered in the bilge when the ship was undergoing renovation and returned to me so I am seeking to restore it. Your comments were neither constructive nor welcomed.

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LightGeek

Edwinowl, thanks for the useful tip.

 

Imajica, FYI this watch was subjected to the rigors of offshore sailing at a time (before GPS) when accurate timepieces were an essential navigation tool and worn as such, not simply a pretty collectors item. We were rolled 360 degrees in a survival storm and the watch was ripped from my wrist and presumed lost. It was only recently discovered in the bilge when the ship was undergoing renovation and returned to me so I am seeking to restore it. Your comments were neither constructive nor welcomed.

 

Agreed. It's been vintagized :) Good story piece.

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GenTLe

Imajica, FYI this watch was subjected to the rigors of offshore sailing at a time (before GPS) when accurate timepieces were an essential navigation tool and worn as such, not simply a pretty collectors item. We were rolled 360 degrees in a survival storm and the watch was ripped from my wrist and presumed lost. It was only recently discovered in the bilge when the ship was undergoing renovation and returned to me so I am seeking to restore it. Your comments were neither constructive nor welcomed.

 

First, start learning how to read the forum. Imajica... Bloody hell...

Second,if I hurted you so badly, you're free to submit one of these:

article-whiners-1-0218.jpg

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edwinowl

Imajica, FYI this watch was subjected to the rigors of offshore sailing at a time (before GPS) when accurate timepieces were an essential navigation tool and worn as such, not simply a pretty collectors item. We were rolled 360 degrees in a survival storm and the watch was ripped from my wrist and presumed lost. It was only recently discovered in the bilge when the ship was undergoing renovation and returned to me so I am seeking to restore it. Your comments were neither constructive nor welcomed.

 

First, start learning how to read the forum. Imajica... Bloody hell...

Second,if I hurted you so badly, you're free to submit one of these:

article-whiners-1-0218.jpg

 

Really ??

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Nikosaldente

This could be interesting......

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BadPickle

Imajica, FYI this watch was subjected to the rigors of offshore sailing at a time (before GPS) when accurate timepieces were an essential navigation tool and worn as such, not simply a pretty collectors item. We were rolled 360 degrees in a survival storm and the watch was ripped from my wrist and presumed lost. It was only recently discovered in the bilge when the ship was undergoing renovation and returned to me so I am seeking to restore it. Your comments were neither constructive nor welcomed.

 

First, start learning how to read the forum. Imajica... Bloody hell...

Second,if I hurted you so badly, you're free to submit one of these:

article-whiners-1-0218.jpg

 

 

:wanker:

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