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Vintage Omega Watch

This was my grandfathers watch. He died in 1962 so it most likely is from the 1950s. It hasn't been worn since. It is in excellent condition, it works perfectly and the auto winder works as well. It has the original strap which is somewhat worn an…

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Regulating Cal.565

I’m putting back together a Cal.565 and having some issues in the crown right position. Original mainspring and getting the following in DU and DD: +0 250 0.0

However with the balance above and below the pallet fork I get poor and very poor results.

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[Bracelet restoration] End-caps / end-rivets on bracelet 1392/012

Hi everybody!

Anyone knows where I could source some of those gold rivets / end-caps?

The bracelet is a classic 1392/012 and fits this humble Omega Constellation ref. 1980143 / 3980870.

Some of the caps on the bracelet have a blind hole, I'd be…

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1957 Seamaster – Sliding Clasp Beads of Rice

Mates –
I just found my grandfather's original 1957 Seamaster with the sliding clasp and beads of rice bracelet. Believe it or not, I found it in a box of junk in my father's house. No one has worn it in 40 years and it still keeps time.

I a…

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Sourcing Beads of Rice Bracelet Links for Vintage Omega

Hi folks,
I am looking for a few original links for an Omega Seamaster. This was my father’s that I was gifted. I would appreciate and help that would lead me in the right direction!
Gratefully & respectfully,
Jason

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Thoughts about this Conny

Hi, just bought this 168.005 Constellation from 1963 and thought to ask other people's opinions about authenticity and markings on the caseback. Watch comes from Japan.

I know the dial has some damage, but otherwise to me it seems like an honest …

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What model is this watch please…

Hello

I hope someone can help me.

This was my auntie's watch and I inherited it upon her death.

It has the original box, paperwork, leather strap and I believe from the inscription it was for working at the company for 21 years.

According to t…

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Patina or corrosion? Omega seamaster 30

Hi,

I am looking to buy this watch, but I am affraid that there is corrosion at the subsecond?

The asking priice is 900 eur. It is serviced.

Cal. 269.

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Trouble Identifying Seamaster Model

I recently came across this case with a Ref 166.002 caseback, but I'm unfamiliar of any models this might be. I thought it might just be a non-Omega case that fits the caseback, then I thought it might be a Seama…

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Seamaster 300m 2532.20 white dial – red dot variant?

Hi everyone,
I’m posting about an Omega Seamaster Professional 300m that has been in my family for 27 years. We have the original warranty card dated May 1998, purchased at MAYORS INC (USA), and the serial number on the card matches the case perfectly….

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