The knowledge accumulated in the sun and the moon The identification and collection of the old Omega watch

The knowledge accumulated in the sun and the moon The identification and collection of the old Omega watch

Folks are the largest market for second-hand watches, and second-hand watches like antique watches are also private. Where there is a market, where there is demand, where to give birth to experts. If you are interested in starting a second-hand watch, especially an antique watch, an old watch fan who has been floating in the watch for many years is a must, without him, cooked. In all fairness, watches and clocks for three hundred years, it is difficult to enumerate the identification one by one!

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        Antique watches belong to the most important category in second-hand watches. As for what is meant by "antique watches"? Although the word "antique" is usually said to be based on history, the history of watches is still short, and it does not have to be traced back to furniture. For generations, as long as it is no longer continue to produce watches, it can be described as an "antique watch."

        The pen expert has limited energy, even if it is the imprint on the case and the movement, I have never seen a comprehensive identification book. In any case, the accumulated knowledge is needed, and tuition is also required. I have seen a second-hand watch in Taiwan, and I know that I have to become an expert.

        As for the identification of the movement, it is not so intuitive compared with the identification of the dial. It needs to have certain professional knowledge and even have the maintenance experience to be competent. The movements of different models and grades always have a basic movement, which makes it possible to interchange the movement components. Especially brands such as Omega Omega and Longines Longines are widely owned. I remember that when I started hunting for antique watches ten years ago, I had a lot of tricks to assemble the watch. For example, replacing the Cal.564 movement of the Observatory with the Omega ordinary Cal.565 movement splint, the novice does not seem to have much difference, and the movement is also normal, but the veteran can judge according to the inscription and color on the splint.

        Many years ago, I was disdainful about whether some of my friends had asked whether they had opened the cover or whether they had a history of maintenance. However, they quickly understood that the idea that 90% of the watches were repaired was indeed insightful. Second, especially some antique watches with less production, the structure of the movement is special, the parts are rare, and the learning is not fine. If the maintenance master is just holding the attitude of repairing a mechanical product, it is a bad thing. I once had doubts about the calendar conversion action of a Patek Philippe Cal.27-460M antique movement. I sent it to the maintenance technician who was also a fan. I found that the previous maintenance master installed the wrong position of the calendar. I also screwed a few screws. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain a serious attitude towards the originality of the movement of the antique watch. Of course, in order to ensure the normal operation of the movement and replace the parts after the replacement, it can be another matter, because changing the heart of the individual is better than seeing death.

        The identification of the movement is often not in the hands of the official, because of technical reasons, or due to the lack of data files, the difficulty and depth of the movement identification. Today, you can send an e-mail to the PP Patek Philippe headquarters according to the PP movement and case number on your hand. If you spend 100 Swiss francs, you can add a note to the factory and the date of sale, but for the movement and the dial original No. Mentioned (not commented) "certificate".

        The refurbishment of the case is not much technical, handmade. I saw a "master" in the second-hand watch booth, wearing a eyepiece, grabbing the metallographic sandpaper, and processing the bottom cover of a K gold watch. I saw him pull a few times with sandpaper, look at it for a moment, then pull it a few more times. Then a slightly scratched bottom cover was pulled into a very round shape. It doesn't matter if the gold is missing. The fate of the watch is lost. The value of this watch is greatly reduced.

        Knowing a watch friend, every time you visit the second-hand watch market in different places, you will collect the advertising paper of the watch, whether it is a single picture or an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine. Over time, not only can be bound into a book, but also become the basis for identification. I really admire the vision and perseverance of this watch friend. If there is a slight doubt about the appearance of an antique watch, just find the corresponding "advertising paper" and judge it. In fact, for an antique watch, there are traces of normal wear or small scratches left during maintenance. As long as the originality is maintained, it is always acceptable. In order to cater to some people's requirements for appearance, the watch dealers have a wide range of savvy and sultry examples. If you are not careful, this type of watch really becomes a "two hands" and it is difficult to have a next hand.

        As for the watch accessories such as buckles, it is not so particular. Once, it does not have a functional impact on the watch, and the value is not high. However, for those who are looking for completeness, the watch with the original buckle has a higher value. And like most of the antique watches, in the same year, the head and the buckle were sold separately. It is not surprising that today's original buckle is hard to find. As for whether it is like a watch box or a certificate (called "dead paper"), it is a matter of opinion, because it is not difficult to match such things, unless you have special packaging such as the antique "Omega" silver box. pursue.