Another inherited Seamaster

Timr · Apr 28, 2020

Hello,

I inherited this Seamaster years ago and despite the battered condition I really like it and I wear it a few times a week. I have three questions:
What year and model do you think it is?
The second hand is missing - is it a major issue to replace it?
I would like to have it serviced, another glass fitted and have the second hand replaced, but I can only afford about $500au, Am I better to just leave it?

efauser · Apr 28, 2020

From what I am seeing, it could be anything.

Timr · Apr 28, 2020

efauser
From what I am seeing, it could be anything.

Sorry messed up the photos - try again

bags1971 · Apr 28, 2020

seconds hands are on ebay you would have to take the back off to get the model number also im sure people will know of plases of where to send it in Australia

Timr · Apr 28, 2020

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bags1971
seconds hands are on ebay you would have to take the back off to get the model number also im sure people will know of plases of where to send it in Australia

Thank you - I will take the back off tomorrow and look about in Perth. Lewis watch has been suggested by a friend.

Canuck · Apr 28, 2020

Without knowing which movement you have, my best guess is there is a pinion that’s carries the sweep seconds hand that might be broken, and a replacement should be available. Without that pinion, you can’t fit the hand. However, this repair should be part of a complete service. I have a strong suspicion that the crystal is not genuine Omega. Anything else that might require attention will have an effect on what a complete service will cost you. A rough calculation on currency exchange tells me that $500au is about $550 can. I don’t know repair rates in Australia, but depending how much work the watch requires, you budget could be a bit tight.

Biezmez · Apr 28, 2020

Hi
I really think this would clean up nicely. My best guess would be it’s a 166.002 with a 562/565 cal. If you have no service history for the watch then it more than likely needs a service. Most importantly is the moving parts need to be properly oiled. It’s most likely the oils dried up and by using the watch you’re potentially harming parts that should be lubricated. My experience is that it should be possible to get what you need done with the watch within your budget(just) if done by a local watch repairer using original omega parts(I wouldn’t recommend sending to Omega). I’m sure other members that are local to your area will have some suggestions of who to contact. You could also consider trying to give the glass a clean with some polywatch to see what kind of result you get.
Best of luck with getting the service done and please post some pics once you get it back.
Regards
Chris

X350 XJR · Apr 28, 2020

I think the tip of the pinion is just visible.

Canuck · Apr 28, 2020

Perhaps it shows in your photo, but it appears to be bent. We usually see Omegas of the era with an long extended pivot, and very short tube on the sweep seconds hand. Whether it is there and bent, there and not bent, or not there at all, it likely is not a big factor in what the complete service is going to cost.

Timr · Apr 29, 2020

Thank you all for your very helpful replies. I (carefully) removed the back. It all looks nice and clean to my uninformed eye with the number 562 stamped on the movement and 166 002 on the case

Timr · Apr 29, 2020

alexei.joukovski
Hi Timr,
I am in the Northern Territory and could take a look.
It would be a lot cheaper than $500 for a service. Typical service is between $150 and $250 depending on parts.
That crystal looks like it could be polished like new.
The seconds hand can be sourced from a donor/ebay/aftermarket.

Let me know, I deal by post, express post takes about 7 days at the moment up here. I wouldn't send it overseas at the moment due to delays in post.

Sourcing a seconds hand is the only thing that might slow it down if it takes 4-5 weeks to come from Europe.

Cheers.

Do you have an email or website?

Another inherited Seamaster

Timr

efauser

Timr

bags1971

Timr

Canuck

Biezmez

X350 XJR

Canuck

Timr

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