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Franks07 · 23 August 2024, 07:13 AM

Just recently received my 1965 Omega Seamaster back from overhaul in Bienne Switzerland. Apparently all ref 321’s are sent to Switzerland for service.
I was a bit nervous about retaining the 60 years of patina on the dial and hands. Was delighted with the overhaul (many parts replaced) with patina not affected and all replaced parts returned.
Took a year and was a bit pricey but well worth it.
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MichelleP · 23 August 2024, 07:37 AM

That is a very cool Omega. Love the Patina

cuppa_watch · 23 August 2024, 08:08 AM

Wow! What a beauty! Love it! Surprised that it took a year! I'd be sad to be parted with my 321 for a year.

How much was the total cost if you don't mind sharing?

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Franks07 · 23 August 2024, 10:11 AM

Just shy of $1,100 total including shipping. I was told that part of the cost reflects the fact that the movement is disassembled twice for quality control. Once to identify and replace worn and defective parts and secondly after a period of running to look for any unusual wear or issues with the new parts and refurbishment. Well worth it!

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Trogster · 23 August 2024, 11:51 AM

Outstanding!

Cru Jones · 23 August 2024, 03:14 PM

Lovely watch and much less pricey than I was expecting.

RolexBHR · 23 August 2024, 05:38 PM

1.1k is not bad. I recently serviced a vintage st.moritz which had to be sent to chopard, costed $2,350.

1William · 23 August 2024, 09:24 PM

Very nice.

alllexandru · 23 August 2024, 10:40 PM

Very nice Seamaster!
Aged but full with flavour
Actually price for overhaul not bad at all if you take into consideration all the work done and age of the watch
Well done !

brandrea · 23 August 2024, 10:44 PM

Wow great result, and excellent to know on the price … not bad at all IMHO.

Enjoy it

RW16610 · 24 August 2024, 03:12 AM

Very nice! You must be so glad to have the watch back. These vintage Omega pieces are rather appealing and fun to collect.

Guppydriver · 24 August 2024, 04:09 AM

That’s a stunning watch. Long time to wait, but I’m glad she’s back on your wrist. Enjoy.

colpol · 24 August 2024, 07:22 AM

Really like that watch :.)

2001jesper · 26 August 2024, 03:33 AM

Wow! Looks spectacular! Enjoy!

Piper Pilot · 31 August 2024, 07:08 AM

A world of WOW! That's rare and beautiful... and even better than it was when new, with the lovely patina.

And as for the price - Patek Philippe is the brand known for disassembling a watch being serviced twice for quality control, and their prices are a *lot* higher. So $1100 is a bargain...

23 August 2024, 07:13 AM	#1
Franks07 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 731	Vintage Seamaster ref 321 Chronograph back from Switzerland Just recently received my 1965 Omega Seamaster back from overhaul in Bienne Switzerland. Apparently all ref 321’s are sent to Switzerland for service. I was a bit nervous about retaining the 60 years of patina on the dial and hands. Was delighted with the overhaul (many parts replaced) with patina not affected and all replaced parts returned. Took a year and was a bit pricey but well worth it. IMG_5338.jpg IMG_5336.jpg IMG_5335.jpg Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2024, 07:37 AM	#2
MichelleP "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Bay Area Watch: DD 40RG Olive dial Posts: 4,432	That is a very cool Omega. Love the Patina __________________ Michelle

23 August 2024, 08:08 AM	#3
cuppa_watch "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: California, USA Posts: 85	Wow! What a beauty! Love it! Surprised that it took a year! I'd be sad to be parted with my 321 for a year. How much was the total cost if you don't mind sharing? Sent from my Pixel 8 Pro using Tapatalk

23 August 2024, 10:11 AM	#4
Franks07 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 731	Just shy of $1,100 total including shipping. I was told that part of the cost reflects the fact that the movement is disassembled twice for quality control. Once to identify and replace worn and defective parts and secondly after a period of running to look for any unusual wear or issues with the new parts and refurbishment. Well worth it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

23 August 2024, 11:51 AM	#5
Trogster "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Canada Watch: TMTL Posts: 312	Outstanding!

23 August 2024, 03:14 PM	#6
Cru Jones 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 34,983	Lovely watch and much less pricey than I was expecting.

23 August 2024, 05:38 PM	#7
RolexBHR "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Dr. Osama Location: Jeddah Watch: AP RO Posts: 336	1.1k is not bad. I recently serviced a vintage st.moritz which had to be sent to chopard, costed $2,350.

23 August 2024, 09:24 PM	#8
1William 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 46,674	Very nice.

23 August 2024, 10:40 PM	#9
alllexandru 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Old continent Posts: 2,357	Very nice Seamaster! Aged but full with flavour Actually price for overhaul not bad at all if you take into consideration all the work done and age of the watch Well done !

23 August 2024, 10:44 PM	#10
brandrea 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 76,405	Wow great result, and excellent to know on the price … not bad at all IMHO. Enjoy it

24 August 2024, 03:12 AM	#11
RW16610 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Rommel Location: Toronto Canada Watch: 116710LN Posts: 9,098	Very nice! You must be so glad to have the watch back. These vintage Omega pieces are rather appealing and fun to collect.

24 August 2024, 04:09 AM	#12
Guppydriver 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Real Name: A-Aron Location: Utah Watch: 126710BLNR 226570 Posts: 2,075	That’s a stunning watch. Long time to wait, but I’m glad she’s back on your wrist. Enjoy.

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24 August 2024, 07:22 AM	#13
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,884	Really like that watch :.)

26 August 2024, 03:33 AM	#14
2001jesper "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Jesper Location: Earth Watch: 116234 Posts: 1,713	Wow! Looks spectacular! Enjoy!

31 August 2024, 07:08 AM	#15
Piper Pilot "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: London, UK Posts: 10	A world of WOW! That's rare and beautiful... and even better than it was when new, with the lovely patina. And as for the price - Patek Philippe is the brand known for disassembling a watch being serviced twice for quality control, and their prices are a lot higher. So $1100 is a bargain...