Restoring A Vintage Rose Gold Omega From 1944
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- Опубліковано 12 січ 2024
- Join me on this nerve-wracking, yet exciting journey as we restore a vintage 1944 Rose Gold Omega! I'll spill the beans on the challenges and triumphs. A huge shoutout to our amazing Patreon member whose generosity made this video possible. This watch would've normally been outside of my budget for project watches, but their kindness made this video possible. Thank you again. If you like vintage watch restorations, buckle up, because this one's a gem!
Movement - Omega 30T2
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Enjoy the video!
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Full tools & parts breakdown:
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Orgasmic!! Damn thats a tiny movement!! Really does take some skill to work with these smaller movements!
Hats off!!
Thank you very much.
Wow, absolutely beautiful watch. Classy in its simplicity. Thanks for a terrific video.
Great job Adam, that turned out fantastic! Wonderful story on the generous viewer who contributed it, as well. There is so much kindness and appreciation in the watchmaking community.😁
There really is, I couldn't agree more.
Very interesting video thank you
Thanks.
That is gorgeous!
That is a gorgeous watch...enjoyed. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Fully enjoyed every second of this resto and the story behind the watch arriving at your bench!
Thanks so much.
Awesome work! Learned something new as well, the bit about adjusting the balance so that the jewel is centered between the posts. I've never seen that before. Good info. Thanks :)
Thanks. I find it easier to do it during that part of the assembly. You can get it fairly close at that point, rather than having to do the full adjustment after the rest of the parts are installed and it's much more difficult to see that impulse jewel alignment. Occasionally I still have to make adjustments to the beat error after it is running, but that technique generally works pretty well for me. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Thank you sharing this video, very nice :)
Thank you.
Just completed the 5k subscriber celebration and already at 8.2k and counting! Good for you!!
Thank you.
I've always loved the vintage Omega. Thanks for a great video!
Thank you.
Great job,wow
Gorgeous Omega! Thanks for the video! 😊
I enjoyed every minute of working on that watch, it was my pleasure!
Thank you Adam. This is the closest I will ever get to an Omega. Really enjoyed the commentary, the story and the information about working on the assembly. Felt like I was there.
Thanks Ross, I really appreciate that. It was a great opportunity provided by Peter allowing me to work on this watch.
Great video!
Thank you.
Adam you see there are genuine people out there ,take the watch and extend your channel ,we like to here nice stories like this ,
Thank you Peter and thank you Adam.
Beautiful watch! Wonderful channel !
Thank you so much.
Gorgeous watch! I love your content!
Thank you David.
Beautiful watch, and nice work. The balance spring 'leveling' was an interesting part.
I'm glad you enjoyed it, thank you.
As cool at the watch is I simply can not believe it didn't make it into space!!! Great video as always.
Haha!!
Great job Adam.. now just need to swap out that black seconds hand with a gold colored one. lol
Beautiful watch, great story, wonderful result. Keep it up.
Hey! Your voice sounds like Marshall's voice from Wristwatch Revival. It's kind of impressive.
I can hear the similarities, too. Both have great explanations of what's going on at the moment, and are SUPER informative...and inciteful lol I am thinking more and more of getting into this...
Lovely work and a pleasure to watch.
Thank you very much.
You got me hooked Adam I just had a Seiko 5 ,7009 movement delivered today. My first mechanical auto wind watch. Got it on E-bay from India under $50 . It's Brilliant I am so happy !!!. Thanks for getting me hooked.
Enjoy!
I have an Omega 267. Its about 20 years newer. Looks similar. Thanks for the video Adam
Thank you.
Great video love the color of the rose gold they really knew there business back then
You’re right, they certainly did.
Good job!
Thanks!
I'm wearing this same watch, looks great. By coincidence. Small but still suitable for a me with a small wrist.
EXCELENTE SERVIÇO 👍👍 🇧🇷
Simple but elegant
Great looking watch, thanks to Peter for letting us see it serviced
oh and do namecheck the strap maker, it's good to know folk who make great stuff
VGreen straps
thanks for the info
Wow, it turned out beautifully.
what a stunning old omega. thanks for sharing
Beautiful you did great on repairing this watch
Thank you very much.
A wonderful video...thank you!
Beautiful watch. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful watch. My grail piece in my collection is an Omega.
Very nice!
You had mentioned the Omega Trésor? If that's the one it's pronounced kinda likeTRAY-ZOR. (means treasure)
THIS watch is a treasure!
Stunning watch! Enjoy in good health :)
Wonderful looking watch great job
Really a very nice watch.
Awesome video. 👍👍👍
Beautiful watch and a wonderful video my friend. Keep up the great work.
Beautiful watch, I've always loved Omega. I'd love to own one.
Awesome dude great job 👍
Thanks!
very nice job
What should be the frequency of service 🤔 on your watch ⌚️? The oil 🛢 and grease 🤔 turn to paste after time ⏲️. I don't even 🤔 know the proper oil and grease for watches. I also find it a good idea 💡 to change the gaskets each time ⏲️ the watch ⌚️ is disassembled. Your friend, Jeff.
I'm 5 mins into the video - beautiful watch all around
Excellent job
Thank you very much.
Great job. Watch looks amazing. The gold finished beautifully. The amplitude, beat error and accuracy were amazingly good for a watch that old.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Awesome! I’ve done a few Omegas and they are very nice on the inside! Both seamasters 1965 and 68. Very good job!
Thanks!
Its beautiful, always enjoy your videos, happy new year Adan❤😂 Best wishes.
Mike.
Thank you!
Thanks
I'm a big fan of your videos, I suffer from PTSD, depression and anxiety disorder and your videos pacify all that. I literally play them constantly (much to the dismay of my wife most days😂) But I just wanted to say thank you for helping me. Also, I own a Waltham Railroad watch, I was wondering if you wanted my business for a service on it? It's a really gorgeous watch, I just can't find anyone to service it in my area😢! It's running, it just doesn't like to stay running for me. I wear it, so I'd love for it to tell time lol. I hope to hear from you🙂
Thank you so much. I'm humbled that you find my videos helpful. I really appreciate you reaching out. Unfortunately at this time I am not set up to accept incoming watch shipments. I'll need to get a PO Box and a few other things put in place before I can take on such requests. Thank you again though, your comment really means a lot. All my best.
Wow! What a beautiful watch. I love your videos and they give me the confidence to try this for myself I’m gathering tools to start on my first watch, which will be a Bulova tank from 1947.
That's so great to hear, thank you!
Correction….1957😁
Pure beauty
Another amazing job. By the way, it’s a crown wheel lol.
Yeah tell me about it, lol.
Luce realmente hermoso, su trabajo es de un profesional, felicidades y gracias
Gracias por el cumplido
Thank you for a great video on a great watch: 👍👌👏! There is just on thing that gives me the heebie-jeebies whenever I see you work: the way you tighten the screws 🤪is just not what these watches were made for. And since they will probably survive both of us, you might give some consideration to the next watch restorer ...
I know what you mean. I’ve noticed that on video. It really looks like I’m tightening the screws really hard. In fact I’m just getting them snug, but I think it’s a combination of being shot in macro and possibly my hands shaking a little bit. I’m not tightening them as hard as it appears on the video.
Pallet Fork or Mini Klingon Bird of Prey!
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Terrific video. Great handwork-well done. At some point in future video can you explain the screw refinishing? Thanks.
I will.
Wonder why they did the number delete on the seconds? Anyways love your channel, killer work sir!!!! Very nice watch
Lovely little omega it’s definitely missing a small fine printed cross hatch on the dial. For the sub second I expect it got wash off by a previous watchmaker, nice makeover though it came out stunning. 😉🙏
Watch never had a cross mark fo the seconds
@@peterr.2900 Love that clean look.
It's a gorgeous little watch, and if Muhammad Ali can wear a Cartier tank, I don't think it's too small on you.
Haha! I've been wearing it regularly since finishing it.
P:eter I have no problem in taking off your hands any watch of yours for repair!!
Great work. You kept my attention for the whole hour, which is really saying something! I was just looking at a solid 18k Seamaster at a local antique shop thinking how far out of my budget it is. Unrelated question: what is the name of the tape you use to protect the lugs at the end?
Thank you. It is called polymide tape.
Hello Adam ...I bought a Ebay Special .. A Regina 15 jewel pocket watch. 5269339. I need a stem and had no luck finding one. Also someone has been into it. There is a case screw missing and I cannot remove transmission wheel screw out. Any ideas as to do !! Thanks. I'm a Greenhorn and new to watchmaking. I maybe in over my head !!!
Just take one problem at a time. Sometimes parts can be difficult to find and you have to search for a while. I would recommend joining a couple of forums, uploading photos and asking questions. It’s really difficult for me to give you advice on something like that without actually seeing it. People on those forums have always been very helpful to me in the past
Great video. How long did it take you to complete the watch?
Thank you. From start to finish, there is probably 10-12 hours of work put into the watch itself. I doing it in short periods during the evenings or on weekend as my schedule allows.
more is better always lol
What's the best way to date an Omega Genevieve wrist watch. I found one in the 70s and have not opened the back I'm afraid to.
You need the serial number on the movement. There is also a model code on the inside of the caseback. The watch would need to be opened.
Good video, ty & subbed.
so who is the facebook dude that wrote the book on Omega?
Thank you very much. That particular guy was a member on a vintage Omega website forum. I'll go back and try to find him and get his name. He told me at the time, but it's been several weeks now and I cannot remember!
@@WeekendWatchRepair thanks chief
I have an omega for the bench automatic not working
3Rd wheel looks bent?
I see what you’re saying. I think it’s just the angle of the camera. As part of the inspection process, I put each wheel on a bench block and check them for flatness. That wheel was flat, but for a quick moment in the video, it looked like it was a bit bent. I think it may just be the lighting and the angle of the video being shot. It was good though.
Let us know if you set up a PO Box because I may have a couple of old watches that I would like to donate to the channel.
I will. I'm certainly not asking people to donate watches. If I do end up setting up a PO Box and taking on an occasional project, I will let you know and we can discuss further. I don't want to come off like I was requesting this watch. The owner reached out to me and made the offer (a few times). I appreciate you making the offer as well.
@WeekendWatchRepair I totally understand and I'm glad he reached out because I really enjoyed the video. I've acquired a few watches over the years, and some of them I want to service myself and others, I'm less interested in. I know how much work goes into these videos just to service these time pieces let alone the work of recording, editing and doing a voice over. I appreciate what you do and if I can send something that you can use for parts or a video all the better.
When it comes to "named" Omega models, it's not exactly accurate that the first such Omega was the Seamaster. You can see Omega advertising from the 1930s with names like Euroos or Filenios. But they did not appear on watches themselves. Collection/model names first appeared on any Omega in the early 1940s, and to be precise - on the case back of the Omega Suveran.
As for the watch in the video, I have a strong suspicion that this dial isn't original to the watch. It is a genuine Omega dial, but I think it was intended for a sweep-second movement of the 30T2 family. The hole for the seconds hand pinion looks a bit crude, there is no subdial or even a printed scale for the seconds hand. Additionally, the hour and minute hands seem to sit a bit too high above the dial. Omega's SSIH sibling - Tissot - used pinions of different lengths on their cal.27, depending on what dial was to be installed on it. I saw the exact same thing with vintage Longines with the cal.12.68, which goes to show that the practice was common not only with the SSIH brands. So, my guess is that the same thing is the case here, and the reason for why these hands sit so high is that this dial and movement did not roll out of the Omega factory in the same watch.
I remember this watch on my father's wrist since the 1950s. I've been looking at this watch since then as I was born in the 1950s. He never redialed the watch. He had it serviced in the 1960s as I remember, I remember when he took it to be serviced, and he passed away in 1975. The watch had been sitting in a drawer most of the time since then until Adam restored it.
do u have any gold vintage watches for sale
No, sorry.