Buffing out an engraving.

Tilikum17

I have an omega watch with an engraving on the back.

Would anyone have a clue how much it would cost to have it buffed out, or can it be done at all?

Time

Tilikum17 wrote: »

I have an omega watch with an engraving on the back.

Would anyone have a clue how much it would cost to have it buffed out, or can it be done at all?

Might be as easy to just replace the caseback.

Cyclingtourist

Wasn't there an Omega that sold for an astronomical sum based on the engraving on the case back?I

Better check if it belonged to someone famous before doing anything.

Tilikum17

Cyclingtourist wrote: »

Wasn't there an Omega that sold for an astronomical sum based on the engraving on the case back?I

Better check if it belonged to someone famous before doing anything.

It defiantly didn’t below to someone famous lol.

Tilikum17

Time wrote: »

Might be as easy to just replace the caseback.

The lady said it would be very expensive to replace the caseback. It’s an older money omega (early to mid 90’s)

IrishPlayer

Personally I'd leave it alone, think watches with engravings are cool as they give some insight into its previous life,recently looking through a thread with loads of vintage Seiko's with interesting engravings [Link]

Some even have engravings on the bracelet's

Odelay

^that is horrendous

Creamy Goodness

Odelay wrote: »

^that is horrendous

Should have a quote “do not touch!” - Willie

Tilikum17

That’s the watch. It’s not something I’d wear myself.

david

What does it say? “To Mary love Willie”?

Definitely wouldn’t polish it, that’ll detract value for sure. Ebay job or live with it.

Birneybau

Price a case back or change your name through deed poll. Whichever's handiest.

Tilikum17

Birneybau wrote: »

Price a case back or change your name through deed poll. Whichever's handiest.

She just came back with a price for the case back there. - €1600 lol good luck.

The watch much be worth a few quid if it costs that much for the case back.

njburke

1600 is pretty tasty, is it a gold watch?
How deeply engraved is it? a 5 euro loupe is a good investment. Can you get the back off? A good engineering shop might give you some options if the back is planar rather than curved.

Tilikum17

njburke wrote: »

1600 is pretty tasty, is it a gold watch?
How deeply engraved is it? a 5 euro loupe is a good investment. Can you get the back off? A good engineering shop might give you some options if the back is planar rather than curved.

I’ve haven’t a clue about watches, I just know this isn’t one I’d ever wear as it’s an antique watch. I wanted to get it valued but the chap isn’t there for the next few days. I’d probably sell it and buy a watch I would wear. The watch was my dad’s that was given it to him by his job for years of service - that’s what the engraving reads. People might say I shouldn’t sell his watch but I’d prefer to know someone was wearing it, than leaving it on a shelf at home. I have enough stuff of his kept around the house.

njburke

If you intend to let it go, advertise it as it is. From the price quoted for a back it must be a high value piece. The next owner might be a hobbiest who will chase down a back or know a watchmaker who can help.

listermint

You can't see the back when you're wearing it. I don't understand why it would be a concern. Hold on to it and give it to your kids.

Tilikum17

listermint wrote: »

You can't see the back when you're wearing it. I don't understand why it would be a concern. Hold on to it and give it to your kids.

I don’t have kids, pal. And don’t plan on having any at 42.

Tilikum17

OmegaGene wrote: »

Don’t get excited about the value because of the extortionate caseback price, without the engraving you are probably looking at high 3 figures touching 4

Post a pic of the caseback if you want, some engraving is light and can be removed easily, you will pick up a caseback on eBay for 10-20 quid

Or just leave it, most people won’t care tbh

The lady said it can’t be removed easily, I think that’s why she got a price for the case back. (The engraving I mean)

Tilikum17

OmegaGene wrote: »

My advice is don’t believe everything you hear, I dropped in a Vintage omega to get a battery change for someone and I didn’t have the right battery at home, the fella in the shop said it was a tricky one because they have to go in from the front and take off the glass first and then the dial and then the movement so it might take a few hours.
I couldn’t stop laughing tbh I have changed the battery myself in it two years previously by opening the caseback and it took all of a minute

I left the watch in to have the battery changed. She said the new battery was €10 and could be collected tomorrow.

Cyrus

It looks like a quartz Deville

Smallish

Won’t be worth much more than 8/900 euro

Tilikum17

Cyrus wrote: »

It looks like a quartz Deville

Smallish

Won’t be worth much more than 8/900 euro

Even with an engraving?

Cienciano

Forget about polishing imho. If its deep it can mishape the caseback. If you can get a second hand one, fine. But if you're selling, let the new buyer worry about it.

Personally, I'd get it cleaned up and use it as a dress watch. Looks very nice

listermint

Tilikum17 wrote: »

I don’t have kids, pal. And don’t plan on having any at 42.

Ok 'pal'....

Tilikum17

Pics from the back. number reads 55935945

IrishPlayer

Nice to see the 25 Years Service,don't believe many places would still do it today. Posted my Grandfather's Tissot he got after 25 years working for Unidare Cables [Link].

Great watch with a nice story attached, best of luck with whatever you decide to do with it.

Cienciano

Nice to keep if you can. Gold probably not as fashionable now, but still, nice to have something gold in the collection

Tilikum17

Would any of ye know how much it costs to get a certificate of authenticity?

Cyrus

Tilikum17 wrote: »

Would any of ye know how much it costs to get a certificate of authenticity?

Get it serviced by omega and a receipt from them is the same thing

But it’s not going to be worth it