Vacheron Constantin Quai de l'Ile Day-Date and Power Reserve

Vintage Omega Seamaster 1040 cal. Restoration and Service
HiI've recently joined the forum having recently been bought a seamaster pro chronometer for my birthday. However, this is not the reason I am posting. I'm posting regarding my dad's Omega Seamaster 1040 calibration circa 1970 which I inherited. This is the reason I got an Omega.Anyway I sent the watch to Omega for assessment and the price I was quoted for ¡ê916! That includes full service, replacement glass and replacement pushers. I knew it was going to be expensive but I wasn't prepared for that. The watch still works but it really needs brought back to pristine condition.Does anyone know what the value of the watch would be after restoration and before? I'm reluctant to sell it but there is a part of me that would like to see it restored.Once I get the watch back I'll post some pictures.Here's a picture of one I found online.

Factoid of the Day 3-24-08
From a sushi restaurant web site:Hmmmm...did you know that American etiquette says it is quite rude to wear a wrist watch when going out for the evening

Incoming Concept
As some may remember, I added a laptimer last October. I loved the watch, but it wore too big and was not even close to the comfort of my RM pieces. I traded the laptimer pretty quickly, and felt it was the best decision. I still missed the concept line though. Originally I wanted the GMT concept, but had been talked into the laptimer. I finally had the chance to right this wrong decision. It is also my first tourb ever, which for me I feel is a huge step!I am happy to say I added one of the last AP GMT Tourb Black pieces. It has now been discontinued and I just got the last J serial from my AD. Very excited about it and it overshadows my new RM incoming.

Singapore - Some Nautilus Loving
Hmmm....

At the end I ended up
at the dark side. After being Panerai opponents throughout my watchcollectinglifefor the simple reason that the crown guard went away if you want to have the watch on your wrist becomes nothing good I think with this grotesque bodywork. Then they make a sandwich dial that is completely outstanding made me get up the eyes of Destro (left-hinged) model, which is a good compromise.The model 219 since missing a second hand made me the confident because I think Panerai withsub second be completely wrong proportions because it is so small relative to the rest of the watch, I think.Furthermore, I would like to have it brushed instead of mirror finish which is likely to be what it is suffering. The wife was with and inspected during unpacking and thought it seemed to be a crap watch when they sent a screwdriver. You should have it when it breaks down?Glassback and a decorated movement looks nice on a watch that can handle 300 meters.Naturally, it is alright readable in dark.