Happy New Year 2012

I was away on business and found a few pieces of vintage. This is one of 1930s CYMA. This is before restoration.

I will soon show you the restored piece. Finally, the restored piece with basic cleaning and timing check.

Omega Seamaster Limited Edition Alaska Project on a close up

Once in a while, you will get to see a Limited Edition. I have gathered some pictures on this Omega Seamaster Limited Edition Alaska Project. This is a preowned piece and was sold in the US recently. If you want to know the price, you know where to look for it.

Please enjoy the view.

How to tell whether your late 1930s or early 1940s ladies omega is a real mccoy

How to tell the real mccoy of Omega? Some of the indications must be there. Take the example below.

The typical Omega hallmark on the Dial, on the crown, on the movement and also on the inside of the case. The 1940s bootlace strap itself is not original, if yes, the clasps will have the Omega hallmark. Nevertheless, it will be hard to get hold of Vintage straps. So the overall, it is a nice piece of Omega. This piece fetched around US$1000.

The Naked Truth of Rolex Movement

I was attending a clearance house auction recently. I am amazed the value of Rolex. Even the parts itself fetch good value. The below Rolex movement fetched US$550.

Another piece of Vintage Watch brought back to Life

Here is another piece of vintage watch back from the dead, initially the watch is not working and the crown is worn out. As you can see from the video, the crown is worn out pretty bad and the watch is not ticking. The rest had been restored.

Prior to Restoration

Prior to Restoration Video

On the second video the crown has been replaced and the watch is ticking once again.

After Restoration

After Restoration Video

Vintage Enicar Gents Swiss Watch Prior and After Restoration

See the difference prior and after restoration. I am always asked how much should I pay for restoration. It is a very difficult question to answer, pending on its availability of the parts and the skill of a watchmaker. Unfortunately, both are hard to come by these days. In Singapore, when you approached the retail shops be prepared to pay a few hundreds. It is sad because it basically deters the hobby of watch collecting.

Here is the picture prior to restoration:

Prior to Restoration Video

The watch is not working at all. The watch crystal is worn and the crown is worn out as well.

Phase 1 Restoration Video
The watch is once again ticking in this Video.

Here is the picture after restoration:

Final Phase 2 Restoration Video

Finally, a good clean up with a new crown, watch crystal and leather strap.

The rarity of 1925 Vintage Rolex Oyster

Just when I thought I have seen them all. Once in a while, a unqiue piece will blow your mind away. I just love Vintage Watches.

1940s Omega and a 1930s Art Deco Found in the Flea Market

1940s Omega

1930s Art Deco

Once in a while, you will find some pieces of treasure. These are getting harder to find. The Omega is in working condition but the case is worn out. The Art Deco piece is not working. I will send these pieces to a good watch maker. Hopefully, you will see the finish product soon.