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T5AUS · 12 August 2007, 12:59 PM

I brought this from an old farmer here in tropical Queensland. He had owned it from new. He finally replaced it with a stainless steel watch, a much better idea for this climate. I dont think I have ever seen a watch case that has suffered so badly from the salt on someones wrist as this one has. The movement and dial are still pretty good and it is keeping excellent time!! (anyone got a spare case?)

Letsgodiving · 12 August 2007, 03:37 PM

Whoa! That is some serious corrosion. I looks like there may be some trauma involved here as well. It is hard to believe it is keeping such good time considering what is has been through.

Do you have any more info on it history as far as servicing, age etc?

Tools · 13 August 2007, 01:01 AM

I think your early Omega Seamaster is worth taking a shot at.

It may not be really cheap, as it needs to be re-cased - but you will get satisfaction knowing you brought a classic back from near death.

Go to this Site. Omega supports their Vintage watches (unlike Rolex)

It won't cost a thing to drop them some inquirees.

http://www.omegawatches.com/cu_vintage/

T5AUS · 13 August 2007, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Whoa! That is some serious corrosion. I looks like there may be some trauma involved here as well. It is hard to believe it is keeping such good time considering what is has been through.

Do you have any more info on it history as far as servicing, age etc?

As far as I know Mike, the guy just brought it and stuck it on his wrist and that's where it stayed until it literally fell off a few years ago. He lived way out in the back blocks and said it never saw a service so I guess it's pretty amassing that it still works at all!

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Originally Posted by Tools

I think your early Omega Seamaster is worth taking a shot at.

It may not be really cheap, as it needs to be re-cased - but you will get satisfaction knowing you brought a classic back from near death.

Go to this Site. Omega supports their Vintage watches (unlike Rolex)

It won't cost a thing to drop them some inquirees.

http://www.omegawatches.com/cu_vintage/

Thanks Larry, I will see what Omega have to say. I should be able to find a case on the old fleabay, might take a while though.

leopardprey · 13 August 2007, 06:35 PM

If that OMega is still working, just shows the testimony of how tough Omegas are made!!!!

T5AUS · 4 October 2007, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by T5AUS

I brought this from an old farmer here in tropical Queensland. He had owned it from new. He finally replaced it with a stainless steel watch, a much better idea for this climate. I dont think I have ever seen a watch case that has suffered so badly from the salt on someones wrist as this one has. The movement and dial are still pretty good and it is keeping excellent time!! (anyone got a spare case?)

In just a couple of months I managed to pick up an identical case that even came with a bracelet for just $80.00 U.S. (thanks to Watchco) A great transformation, now I just need to get my watchmaker to give it a bit of a clean and a service

Tools · 5 October 2007, 01:09 AM

Now that is a great watch story..

watchgeek · 5 October 2007, 01:14 AM

great work, it's so amazing to see new life brought back to a watch

12 August 2007, 12:59 PM	#1
T5AUS Banned Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Watch: ing the time go by Posts: 1,444	A Salty Dog (omega) I brought this from an old farmer here in tropical Queensland. He had owned it from new. He finally replaced it with a stainless steel watch, a much better idea for this climate. I dont think I have ever seen a watch case that has suffered so badly from the salt on someones wrist as this one has. The movement and dial are still pretty good and it is keeping excellent time!! (anyone got a spare case?)

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12 August 2007, 03:37 PM	#2
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,319	Whoa! That is some serious corrosion. I looks like there may be some trauma involved here as well. It is hard to believe it is keeping such good time considering what is has been through. Do you have any more info on it history as far as servicing, age etc?

13 August 2007, 01:01 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I think your early Omega Seamaster is worth taking a shot at. It may not be really cheap, as it needs to be re-cased - but you will get satisfaction knowing you brought a classic back from near death. Go to this Site. Omega supports their Vintage watches (unlike Rolex) It won't cost a thing to drop them some inquirees. http://www.omegawatches.com/cu_vintage/

13 August 2007, 06:35 PM	#5
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	If that OMega is still working, just shows the testimony of how tough Omegas are made!!!!

5 October 2007, 01:09 AM	#7
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Now that is a great watch story..

5 October 2007, 01:14 AM	#8
watchgeek Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 559	great work, it's so amazing to see new life brought back to a watch

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