Any watch lovers here????

Nice job flipping the $1495.00 tag up on the #18 Invicta

 

I'm willing to bargain, but I know what I've got.

 

I need some help, fellas. As some of you saw in my other thread, my dad recently passed. I have his Rolex in my possession, but he long ago told me about an Omega he bought as well. I have not found it. Obviously when I find an Omega I'll know that's it, but I did find this paperwork on it. Can anyone tell me what model or any info about it based on this?

 

166.067 is the model
Omega Seamaster with Date.
Stainless case
Looks like a Silver dial

Here's what it should look like
https://www.chrono24.com/omega/ref-166067.htm#gref

 

Stainless steel Seamaster auto from ~ 1970/ 1971.

Edit - the date bought is on the paperwork.

Edit Edit - Jeb posted the model.

 

Man. That's cool. I hope you find it.

 

Anyone use Jaztime to buy a watch? Any feedback appreciated.

Jay

 

I found it!!!!!! The band must have broken at some point, but all the parts are there.

 

Awesome.

Looks like just the spring bar is missing. I have thousands of them if you need one.

 

I also found an old Seiko. I don't remember it at all though.

 

Who would/should I trust to have the Omega (and the Rolex too) "serviced"?

 

Any reputable shop can do them. They are pretty simple watches. I would not send the Rolex to Rolex. They will replace lots of parts and that watch will lose some of its history.

If it were me, I'd wind them both up and wear them for a few days. If they are keeping decent time and running for a decent length of time a service probably doesn't need to be done immediately.

 

@Dragginass I would 100% concur with Steve's assessment.
Get a springbar for the Omega & wear it.
Put the rolex on and wear it.

Both makers' movements are pretty reliable, even after sitting as long as there's no water in the case.

Wear them, enjoy them, and think of your dad.

 

Do you have the other end link for the side that's not connected?

 

I do. Not sure what the heck happened....maybe he caught it on something while drunk in a Japanese bar?

 

Cool ya found it.

 

@Dragginass
In your picture.
The bar on the left is a spring bar (think spring loaded axle)
It goes in between the part on the lower left (called an end link) and the lugs (where the bracelet connects.)
The slots on the end link connects to the bracelet and the spring bar holds it all in place.

The small piece that looks like a staple is important. Do not lose that.
In your photo, the far upper right of the bracelet is where that staple needs to be.
Take it to a local jeweler that has a watch smith on site.

Step 1: Re-attach the staple to the bracelet (seam side goes against your wrist so it looks smooth on the top)
Step 2: Connect the fixed bracelet to the end link
Step 3: Use a new spring bar to run through the end link / fixed bracelet together.
Step 4: Use a new spring bar to connect to the lugs on the watch case.

See below:

 

@Dragginass
You can see what the underside of your bracelet would look like in this view.

 

Thank you, Jedb

 

That bracelet repair is minor. It shouldn’t cost much. If you can find a decent place, ask them to put it on their timegrapher while you’re there. That will tell you for sure if it needs service or not. That watch is not a chronometer so it doesn’t need perfect numbers, just something decent. I would mostly care about the amplitude.