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: Back is marked
: Back back has one or more dents
: The crystal is scratched
: Moisture damage is evident on the hands
: Moisture damage is evident on the dial
: Due to the years of wear and previous servicing, we can no long
: ensure or warranty total water resistance of your watch
: A complete maintenance service is required
: Because of the special nature of this repair, the watch must be
: sent to Switzerland for Service.
: "Vintage/Complicated; replace or restore dial and hands"

: Caliber is 244
: There is no serial number listed

: It is 18K gold to the best of my knowledge
: It is rectangular in shape
: I'm not very good with guessing measurements, but it's about
: 3/4" long & a little narrower in width.
: Does this help?

As the watch is small, the amount of gold is not of significant value, maybe $150.

Calibre 244 was a very good movement in its day, and rather widespread, but Omega will only repair it in Bienne due to the age.

The watch is not worth the cost of the repairs they propose; in fine condition an 18k gold small and unadorned ladies manual winding watch has a market value of perhaps $300, due to the lack of demand.

However, a good watchmaker can do essentially the same thing less expensively. The trick is to locate a good watchmaker with parts or access to parts, and be patient -- they don't work fast.

The value to you exceeds the monetary value to others, so $500 for a repair may be reasonable -- but not $1500.

Let me know where in the world you are and I may be able to recommend someone.

Sam aka Hewybaby

Sam aka Hewybaby