zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Thanks for the approach. I may eventually do
: just what you suggest and continue an Omega
: tradition
: without necessarily maintaining the antique
: watch. Still, I grew up with this particular
: watch carrying special value and I want to
: at least explore the possibility of keeping
: the exquisite solid rose gold case but with
: a quality modern movement. Impractical,
: true. Sentimental, undoubtedly. Once I get a
: realistic feel for the expense,
: difficulties, and necessary compromises,
: I may well simply retire the old watch and buy
: a new one. But for the moment, I'd like to
: restore
: rather than replace.

I have to agree with your approach. Cost is no object when the article gives you a good feeling each time you wear it or look at it. If functionality and affordability ruled the world then we would all stick to the Timex Ironman.