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Re: my grandmother's Omega
In Response To: Re: my grandmother's Omega ()

Thanks so much for your info!

: 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

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