vbomega, Author at RK Watch Service

Hairspring Vibrating

This is something that is considered anachronistic. But not at Montblanc owned Minerva manufacture. They still manufacture and vibrate hairsprings there. I was lucky to visit the manufacture and the workshop exactly one year ago.

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Thoughts on servicing an NOS watch

So I have this Omega 2254.50 that I purchased brand new 15-ish years ago. An Omega AD was retiring and selling his available stock at great prices. Loved the watch but it didn’t get much wrist time. I’d say, I’ve worn it maybe a total of 1-2 weeks throughout the years. It’s spotless.
I’m thinking of starting to wear it at some point in the future. Perhaps I should service is first. The lubrication is likely dry. I’m thinking of just doing a complete disassembling, cleaning, assembling and…

Thoughts on servicing an NOS watch

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