Next step in my watch-repair journey: Unknown Omega Pocket Watch

I started this thread: https://omegaforums.net/threads/exp…ing-started-with-servicing-for-myself.180073/

I started that thread trying to get into some watch repair, which I’ve been doing poorly (or at least with poor luck!). I had a ST36 that I screwed up badly, then a ST36 that a build went fine/well. THEN, a NH34 disassembly/reassembly that went without issue.

THEN, an Elgin 293 pocket watch that ended up having a busted balance that I’ll be unable to fix…

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Experiences/Tips on getting started with servicing for myself?

Hi all-
I’ve started to get addicted to watch servicing videos on Youtube, and, as someone who is pretty mechanically inclined, I like to do this sort of thing/know how to do this sort of thing. So far, I’ve done a couple of Seiko builds, though they are now in my son’s toybox.

As far as tools, I believe I have everything I need except for: 1- bins for the ultrasonic to keep the parts organized, 2- a mainspring winder, 3- Oils/oilers/oil holders.

I think for #1 and #3 there, I can find…

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Got to see the new Speedmasters!

I ended up going to the new Portland Omega Boutique to send my Railmaster (whose automatic works seem a mess!) in for a service, and disliking the one in Beaverton Oregon, went to the one in downtown Portland (@ErichPryde @pdxleaf !).

The store itself…

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Been eyeing the Master Collection Moonphase Retrograde– Where is it?

So, I keep looking at this watch in 41mm : https://www.longines.com/en-us/p/watch-longines-master-collection-retrograde-l2-738-4-71-6

It seems pretty great, a complicated movement with a fantastic looking dial, in a pretty fantastic package! BUUT, The no one at the AD in my area have even heard of it! It has basically no youtube video presence, and I don’t really see it for sale 2nd hand on forums/etc (never been for sale here OR WUS!) like everything else. Did this just never…

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