tech396, Author at RK Watch Service

165.024 Crystals for CB or HF case. Any difference?

Three part question really. . I’m asking if anyone knows if there are any differences in the crystals, or tension rings of either CB or HF case.
I’ve searched and searched but the only difference I’ve found mentioned was in the dome shape between the Factory service ones and the original ones. What size were they?
Can anyone elaborate and supply part numbers as I’m looking for an original and not a service one unless it’s strongly advised against an NOS one because they go brittle? Maybe…

Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice

Seamaster 165.024 evaluation

I have an opportunity to buy this SM 300. I’ve posted a few questions previously and this is what I know about the watch.

Obviously the hands are not original, but the originals are still with the watchmaker as I just found out, but need relume but the seconds hand is MIA.

The dial is original and nice except for the lume has been worn/ cleaned off. But it still looks good as is. Hence my relume question in my other post.

It’s a USA model with a recently serviced 550 movement with a 241…

Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice

“To lume or not to Lume”. That is the question SM300

I’m all for originality but in this case may consider a re-lume of dial and hands,………. or just the hands.
My SM300 dial has clearly seen better “lume days” but what’s the general consensus.?
I’m thinking of sending this and my hands to “James” for a makeover.
My thoughts are, it’s best to keep the original dial as-is, but want to make the watch more presentable. IE polish the crystal, service the movement and have it re-lumed, or just the hands .
It seems the SM300 dials have great…

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550 Movement in a 165.024 Question

I’ve read somewhere about the earlier 165.024 used a 550 movement until approx 1966. I cannot find that document now. Can anyone shed some light please. Were they phased out by 67 or with the introduction of the big Triangle , ….. USA movement shown. .

Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice

Vintage Chrono

First off. I’m sorry for the terrible photos. Im asking the seller to get me better ones as I type this.
As a newbie to the watch collecting hobby, I’m quickly learning to walk slowly as I’ve made some good, but some bad quick decisions.
I was sent this photo of an interesting watch that I’d like viewpoints on.
I’m not concerned of a scam because I’ve already met the gentleman but this watch came up after my visit. He lives too far to pop over to his house at the moment.

1) The dial has the…

Vintage Omega Watches Help, Discussion and Advice

165.024 Crystals for CB or HF case. Any difference?

Seamaster 165.024 evaluation

“To lume or not to Lume”. That is the question SM300

550 Movement in a 165.024 Question

Vintage Chrono

What’s the reserve ?

Screw down crown question

Seamaster 60 crown question.

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