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How much would a service and clean up be on something like this vintage out of interest? I can see me keeping this lol

service would be in the range of $/€300-400 typically, make sure you get somebody competent for that job, though I see no issues here that require the hands of an artist.

watches originally came on black or dark brown calf leather w/o stitching, but look great on tan too; Rallye straps work, as do croc straps (make sure to get the real deal and no fauxCroc like that ebay listing).

you'll notice the "panda" subdials aren't black, but a beautiful anthracite.



edit: just saw that in the first known catalog it appears to be mounted on a black "Tropic" Rallye, would not be my personal choice.

cleaned up and on a decent strap i can actually see that appealing to me, they look very classy. i have a beautiful JLC master chrono on tan/black/stainless straps and a carrera chrono, i'm currently wearing his beautiful seamaster which has been refurbished and i just dont know if i would actually wear this one. i'm in the UK and would need to find/speak to a suitable company or recommended company for a cost of service. it certainly needs bringing back into use, its been languishing in a jewellery bag for a few years at least. i never actually saw him wear it, the omega was on his wrist constantly.

Any contacts or recommendations for someone to service it would be welcome thanks

Whereabouts in the uk are you based?

South Yorkshire