Dr No
[Moderator Omega - Wristscan]
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There's good news . . .
. . . as well as bad, Jeff.
First, the bad. The balance wheel has been botched beyond repair by a previous watchmaker. The staff and hairspring are fine, but the wheel can't be salvaged.
The good news is that I've been able to source two complete balance assemblies, one new, one used. I'm hoping the used wheel can be transplanted, so that the movement retains the highest degree of originality possible.
Art
Some guys like Ploprofs . . .
. . . some like chronometers. My latest Omega chronometer, a ~ '45 30T2SCrg, was dropped off at my watchmaker's today. To put it mildly, it's not in good shape at the moment. The balance . . . . . . is 'out of round', with a visible wobble. Fingers crosse...
Congratulations. Now how about a scan....
of the other side. Always exciting to get a look at one of these classics. Darren
Away from my home computer . . .
. . . and without access to my files at the moment, Darren. I've only a few images altogether, none really good; one was posted on Wrist Scan a few weeks ago. I trust you're enjoying your recent acquisition immensely! Art
Here's the one image . . .
. . . that will have to tide me over until it returns from service. Art ...
Doesn't look to promising...
Best you send it my way ;-) Here's hoping for a good "return". Miki
Well, you know me, Miki - rescuing a lost cause . . .
. . . is as rewarding as finding a perfect specimen. There's something redemptive about restoring a faded beauty to her former glory. Art
I'm going thru the same thing...
Just sent my 105.012-66 w/CB case off to the Spa. Wish me luck!
Looking forward to seeing it restored...
...to its former glory. Congrats on the new addition! :-) Daos
Hopefully ready by the time the alphabet soup gang . . .
. . . celebrates their tenth anniversary in August ;-) . . .
I'm going to try to arrange a photo shoot . . .
. . . of the disassembled movement, Joe . . .
Good luck with it!
I'm having a deja vu experience. Years ago, I had the one on the right replated and had display backs made for both. I hope yours goes well Art! ...
Thanks, CR. The search . . .
. . . for parts begins as soon as my watchmaker can inspect it. Here's hoping . . . [my 30T2rg read-out after service] . . . history repeats. Cordially, Art ...
There's good news . . .
. . . as well as bad, Jeff. First, the bad. The balance wheel has been botched beyond repair by a previous watchmaker. The staff and hairspring are fine, but the wheel can't be salvaged. The good news is that I've been able to source two complete balance ...
It's hard to believe your vast collection . . .
. . . doesn't include one, Thomas. As my kindergarten teacher used to say: "Priorities, Art, priorities!" :-)
yes i know
Sadly i cant buy all the watches i want, and i have a hard time to part with the ones i have. Therefore i have all to many Omega's. Om my wishlist is RG's, Railmaster, SM300, Ranchero's. and many more :-) But then i can look forward to find these :-) The ...
Great piece Art...
Looking forward to the final outcome! Here is mine with a little more patina. :-) ...
More delicious . . .
. . . than a latte! Nice to see yours, Kyle; it was recognized as WotW a while back, no? Best, Art
I feel your pain, Art...
As I currently have a 1940´s JLC on the operating table as well. Fingers crossed for a great outcome for both of our watches. All the best, Alex ...
