Hi, great video, I'm also restoring this watch! However, my electronic circuit does not work... It's as if the tuning fork wasn't doing its job and so the wheels weren't turning... However, when I put the battery in, I can hear the typical constellation noise. Do you think I could remagnetise the tuning fork?
Thank you for this video, I have several watches with this movement. I would have liked to see more information about lubricants used - you described what you used for a few parts but not all. I also was expecting some reference to the clutch, but you just washed it in benzine/ultrasonic and put it back in the movement without apparently lubricating it.
Oiling can be controversial so I don't mention too much usually :) I loosely referred to the Omega technical guide but didn't do as described because it was for the 1970s oils. For index wheels (cap jewels), I used a quartz watch oil. Since I'm a big Seiko fan I used Seiko AO-2, Moebius 9000 will be more common. I used Seiko AO-3, which is a medium-heavy viscosity oil for other jewels. For the friction wheel, the technical guide instructs to oil it with Molybdene lubricant. I hate Molybdene lubricant because it can wear parts and dirty the movement so I didn't use it. A kind of grease whould be the best for the friction wheel, but I put a tiny amount of AO-3 on the friction point.
Hey, thank you for this amazing video. I was wondering, did you lube the contact points of the 2 tiny blades that push the index wheel? I am not sure about doing it or not doing it since the gear teeth are so small. Thanks!
Thank you for comments. The watch is running well after the service so far but I'm still learning about the movement. I bought another donor movement for practice. I'll share my experience if things go well.
That was a very interesting video. I had no Idea that the inside of a watch was so Intricate. I have an Omega Constellation Electronic Chronometer f300Hz watch that at one time ran but does not anymore. I made the mistake of bringing it to a regular jewelry shop and they had it for two weeks. They got back to me and said they can't work on the Omega and that I should send it off to Omega for servicing. I wish I had done my research prior to letting those clowns near my watch. This is watch that is worth fixing but not sure where to go. Anyone have any suggestions?
Even an experienced watchmaker cannot fix the watch without parts for repair. You'll need to find a "tuning fork watch repair" specialist. They will have the required parts and skills to revive your watch. I found some of them in the Internet, but never have tried. Good luck!
Hello. the video is good. I have the same watch and it is fast by 6-7 seconds a day. please tell me how they can adjust their progress? or if there is a video, please share the link.
This site has a link to the Omega 1250 Technical Guide in this site. watchrepairinfo.com/techman.htm It mentions how to adjust the rate. I hope it helps you.
After watching this video for the 3rd time, I want a watch like this because of the movement!
I love these movements,,,....i make collection only of F300..
Miraculous that calendar wheel wasn’t broken!
Right?? The teeth on mine are🥴
Very good Video. Omega was trying hard to achive better accuracy , but without Seatch Omega will not live.
Great explaining. Amazing in the details. ++++
Hi, great video, I'm also restoring this watch! However, my electronic circuit does not work... It's as if the tuning fork wasn't doing its job and so the wheels weren't turning... However, when I put the battery in, I can hear the typical constellation noise. Do you think I could remagnetise the tuning fork?
Thank you for this video, I have several watches with this movement. I would have liked to see more information about lubricants used - you described what you used for a few parts but not all. I also was expecting some reference to the clutch, but you just washed it in benzine/ultrasonic and put it back in the movement without apparently lubricating it.
Oiling can be controversial so I don't mention too much usually :) I loosely referred to the Omega technical guide but didn't do as described because it was for the 1970s oils. For index wheels (cap jewels), I used a quartz watch oil. Since I'm a big Seiko fan I used Seiko AO-2, Moebius 9000 will be more common. I used Seiko AO-3, which is a medium-heavy viscosity oil for other jewels. For the friction wheel, the technical guide instructs to oil it with Molybdene lubricant. I hate Molybdene lubricant because it can wear parts and dirty the movement so I didn't use it. A kind of grease whould be the best for the friction wheel, but I put a tiny amount of AO-3 on the friction point.
@@vintagewatchtinkerer Many thanks for your reply. 😎
Hey, thank you for this amazing video. I was wondering, did you lube the contact points of the 2 tiny blades that push the index wheel? I am not sure about doing it or not doing it since the gear teeth are so small. Thanks!
I didn't lubricate the index wheel because the technical guide didn't mention that.
would like to know more about adjusting pawl and index fingers using the gauge.
Thank you for comments. The watch is running well after the service so far but I'm still learning about the movement. I bought another donor movement for practice. I'll share my experience if things go well.
Do you service these? Are you in Japan? How can I contact you? Thanks!
Quality !
That was a very interesting video. I had no Idea that the inside of a watch was so Intricate. I have an Omega Constellation Electronic Chronometer f300Hz watch that at one time ran but does not anymore. I made the mistake of bringing it to a regular jewelry shop and they had it for two weeks. They got back to me and said they can't work on the Omega and that I should send it off to Omega for servicing. I wish I had done my research prior to letting those clowns near my watch. This is watch that is worth fixing but not sure where to go. Anyone have any suggestions?
Even an experienced watchmaker cannot fix the watch without parts for repair. You'll need to find a "tuning fork watch repair" specialist. They will have the required parts and skills to revive your watch. I found some of them in the Internet, but never have tried. Good luck!
Hello. the video is good. I have the same watch and it is fast by 6-7 seconds a day. please tell me how they can adjust their progress? or if there is a video, please share the link.
This site has a link to the Omega 1250 Technical Guide in this site. watchrepairinfo.com/techman.htm
It mentions how to adjust the rate. I hope it helps you.
This movement seems to be more rational and well made than the Bulova's one...