Petter from Sweden sent this Omega in for a service. Someone has glued the bezel to the case, and there is a good reason for that. As I can’t get hold of a replacement bezel, I’m afraid I will have to leave it in place as it is.
The back gasket has dissolved, and left a black mess – so that will need cleaning up, and the movement wants a service. A new crystal won’t hurt, either!
The movement needs a service, indeed! Huge beat error, almost no amplitude, and waves to no end.
I’ve taken the gasket out, but you can see the gunk left behind. The calibre 601 movement is a very clean construction. Hand-winding, no date, simple but lovely looking. The crown wheel core is a bit rusty, but I can clean that up.
The dial is in very good shape – no blemishes whatsoever.
Time to take apart the movement. You can see that I have already removed the balance bottom jewel with its seat for cleaning.
Everything taken apart, and ready for the cleaning machine.
The obligatory new mainspring starts the reassembly.
Top plate back together and ticking. You can see that I’ve tidied up the crown wheel core a bit.
A first rough adjustment on the timegrapher, with the mainspring 1/2 wound. Compare that to the initial image!
Everything on the bottom plate is nice and tidy, too.
The dial and hands go back on.
I case the movement and put a new gasket in.
The case gets a new crystal, and we’re back in business!
hi, I’m going to be sending the same watch to you for a clean up and service. could you tell me the crystal reference number then I can buy it in advance for you. thank you.
I can buy it for you – there is no difference as I don’t put a mark up on the price I pay.
Well done, I love that watch! Please contact me if you have a black SM120 black bezel laying around, I am missing mine. Cheers!
… and today it arrived safe and sound. Thanks again Christian, great work!
Glad to hear it made the journey safely in the pre-Christmas rush! Thanks for letting me know.
> Someone has glued the bezel to the case, and there is a good reason for that.
Did I miss what that good reason was..?
It was loose and wobbly, and worn out, so it wouldn’t hold on to the case any more.
Ah, right. Looking around there seems to be a lot of people looking for these, and not many people selling them!
Hej,
great website, interesting blog, although an old thread, I do have.
Looking very sweet, indeed!
Looking great! Can’t wait for it to hit my mailbox and see it for real again … Christian – thanks a lot and it’s been great fun to follow your work!