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Guys, need your thoughts on this.  This past weekend I was digging through some thing in the closet and found an old Citizen Aqualand that my Dad bought for himself in Singapore maybe 14 years ago or longer.  He came back and decided to give it to me for Christmas and of course I wore a lot.  Fast forward the dive strap is no longer there, the three batteries(I think) on the C022 movement are long dead.  The bezel has many nicks.

 

Should I send this watch back for service and new batteries and a seal and grab a strap?  The cost of the service would be more that the ask price on the bay for a new one one in better condition?

 

What to do...should I do it and then give to my son when he get a little older?

Thanks in advance for your help.


 

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You cant put a price on sentimental value. Get 'er running and keep it as an heirloom. I assume your Dad is still alive,because from experience, I lost my Dad 17 years ago, you probably would not have asked the question:)

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I'm with Tony on this one ... If you've got the money to spend, get it fixed up and keep it as an heirloom.

 

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I agree with keeping the watch as an heirloom.

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You can't put a price on that...if I still had the watch my Dad gave me, I would spend anything to repair it!

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Agree, I'd mint er up no $$$$$$ asked, and if I had A son (or Daughter), I'd pass er on when the time is right.............Just my 2 bits worth.

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Ditto that... worth every penny to get her fixed up...;)

jdmac wrote:
Agree, I'd mint er up no $$$$$$ asked, and if I had A son (or Daughter), I'd pass er on when the time is right.............Just my 2 bits worth.

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Thanks everyone, I plan on sending her back to Citizen's service center in Torrance and have them do the "whole" enchilada.

 

 

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SHADY wrote: Thanks everyone, I plan on sending her back to Citizen's service center in Torrance and have them do the "whole" enchilada.

 

 


Paxman thinks that's great!!mistake.gif

How about some before and after shots??

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Paxman wrote: SHADY wrote: Thanks everyone, I plan on sending her back to Citizen's service center in Torrance and have them do the "whole" enchilada.

 

 


Paxman thinks that's great!!mistake.gif

How about some before and after shots??

Sure I 'll grab the camera when I get home....

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Definitely get it back in running order and pass it down to your son.  I have an old Tudor "Rose" wristwatch that my grandfather wore everyday until he passed away and I would never ever sell that thing, even though it is much too small for me to wear.  Like people above said, you cannot put a price on sentimentality!

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I can tell you from experience, keep it! When my grandfather passed away a couple of years ago, my father got his old Hamilton handwind he wore every that that he was presented with in the 70's for 40 years of service. My dad never wore it, and gave it to me. I had it tuned up, which cost more than the same watch would've got me on eBay, and never regretted it. It's much to small for me to wear, but I take it out and polish occasionally.

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The rebirth of a watch!!!  The story continues.

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Tony Duronio wrote: You cant put a price on sentimental value. Get 'er running and keep it as an heirloom. I assume your Dad is still alive,because from experience, I lost my Dad 17 years ago, you probably would not have asked the question:)
Well put Tony, it hit home brother  hand6.gif   ThumbsUp02.gif,  so Shady when are we going to see pics. 

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Shady's gonna be on the road... Post 'em when you have time!!

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Should have the watch when I get back from vacation!!  Before and after pictures then.

 

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Repairs Required/Recommended:

Ultrasonic Clean

Strap replacement (Torn)

Battery replacement



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req; cleaning,battery,strap,bezel & sticker

sticker & bezel not available (discontinued)

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BAND $25.00

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Labor Cost Total: $25.00

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Hey, dad I was looking through my watches and came across the Citizen that you bought for yourself and then gave to me...I still have it and decided to give it a cleaning and new everything(the band had long ago fallen apart). I plan to give it to Evan when he is ready for it. Did you ever find a replacement for yourself and do you still have it? I was trying to remember when you bought the watch, was it when you were in Singapore? I have been collecting dive watches and wanted to get this one back to where it should be and thinking of giving it to Evan.

Dave

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SHADY wrote:
Hey, dad I was looking through my watches and came across the Citizen that you bought for yourself and then gave to me...I still have it and decided to give it a cleaning and new everything(the band had long ago fallen apart). I plan to give it to Evan when he is ready for it. Did you ever find a replacement for yourself and do you still have it? I was trying to remember when you bought the watch, was it when you were in Singapore? I have been collecting dive watches and wanted to get this one back to where it should be and thinking of giving it to Evan.

Dave


I remember that.........didn't remember it was a Citizen but it was a fancy dive watch. I got at in Changi Airport, in Singapore. God, that seems like a lifetime ago. I got Lois a Seiko on that trip too, one to replace hers from the Virgin Islands, it was and is, a really nice looking watch.

I have had a lot of watches, cars and women..........forget I said that!

Drinking a lot in Hong Kong, and wanted a Rolex but ended up, waking up, with an ultra slim, Universal Genève, 18kt gold case and band, I still have it, wear it........almost never. Said to be worth....replacement $6k? More? Like my diamond ring and Pinkie's old star sapphire ring, in 18kt gold(which I won from him)........he never forgave me for winning it. They are all in a shoe box.

One that I really liked was a Seiko, I got in the Virgin Islands, it was waterproof, good to 100 meters, with a natural rubber band, I had it for years, replaced the band, numerous times. Gone now. Miss it.

The one you are talking about is the World Dater...Seiko, got it in Singapore really nice watch, but my wrist has gotten thinner and so, I had to take a link out of it, too tight now....besides, I don't travel around the world anymore. The cost of airfare and the dollar to euro, well, no plans for Italy next year, no plans.................in a rut.

Wearing today, a Timex Expedition, $50 cheapie, the band sucks, but it tells time....what do I care. Tic Toc.

 

Maybe I get him an ORSA style Vietnam watch for Christmas....toon1.gif

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Citizen Kane Watch Update!!  The watch should be on its way, maybe I will get the Monstrum, the Orsa Military and the Citizen on the same day?

I am thinking of giving dad the Military watch as a christmas gift as he did his tour of Vietnam(Navy) and is now running a basic Timex.

I may hold the watch, as my son is only nine years old...and not sure he can hold on to it..

Pictures soon.

 

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Got the watch yesterday...and she looks almost new...bath, batteries, new ND Limits Strap. 

 

Will take some pictures today and post.   A bit big for my son I think but will hold onto it for when he is ready.


 

 

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Very cool and a great move!! Looking forward to seeing it!

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Yes shady let's see it  snoopy1.gif


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