The crystal in the Omega is cracked and the finish is rough on the Hamilton. But as far as I know these were my fathers hunting watches. Both were in leather rugged bands. The Omega band is still supple and recovered nicely. I will probably not look to replace the crystal as it was a hunting watch. I will just have to be careful around water. It does not appear to be cracked through as I cannot feel anything when I run my fingernail over it.
What @fieldgrade said. My dad gave me a Hamilton he had in the late sixties with a very similar band. Probably wouldn’t hurt to have the watches serviced even if they are working. Not super cheap to do but I felt it was worth it since I will never sell the watch.The wide leather band on the Hamilton was just a style of the early seventies. We used to make them for ourselves. It wasn't really an outdoor thing.
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Is that one of the triple two strokes? Those were badass.The wide leather band on the Hamilton was just a style of the early seventies. We used to make them for ourselves. It wasn't really an outdoor thing.
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I wish. But that was 1974. I took $1100 to the Charlotte Kaw dealer to buy a new 500, but it was sold, and I went home with a 400. My dad bought it from me a year later.Dude! Izzat a 750 H2? Bout 1974? I was racing Yamahas at the time, never got to ride a Kaw triple. Apologies to DRFury for the hijack - nice watches too!
Yep, the Omega is a nice piece and that Hamilton is a solid one too. Find a jeweler certified to service Omega and take both to them for a good checkup and cleaning ... $100 to $150 per watch minimum but those nice vintage pieces are worth it.What @fieldgrade said. My dad gave me a Hamilton he had in the late sixties with a very similar band. Probably wouldn’t hurt to have the watches serviced even if they are working. Not super cheap to do but I felt it was worth it since I will never sell the watch.
Chad has a watch. Wanna see it.
Chad has a watch. Wanna see it.
Ratchets?The crown only winds in one direction, and ratchets in the other.
Ratchets?