Any T17 Omega's out there?

My t17 the dial has been refinished but purchased as such and I think a job well done

Love the hands.
Wish mine were so shiny!

These are all beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.

I have joined the T17 club.

I'm trying to source the replacement stem for my T17 as original is slightly bent and I reckon it will snap on me one day. I could try to straighten it out but I'd rather not try without having a spare in case it doesn't work out.

There is plenty on fleaBay etc that state it's a T17 fit but I haven't got a clue if they were all the same.
The part No that comes up the most on internet is 1106.

Any help appreciated, cheers Guys.

https://www.cousinsuk.com/

Top Man!

Although I've found this:
http://www.urdelar.se/omega/Omega T 17, Winding stem, DCN: 1081?limit=50

1081, also for T17.

The ''T17 spares?'' post on this forum has an old parts catalogue, according to it, the part No is 2030...

I'm loosing my mind now 🤨 1106, 1081 or 2030?

Think best bet is to give Cousins UK a call.

I will try to help. Some recommendations:

1. Don’t lose your mind: if you wish to care for a beautiful old watch, you may have to be patient - and do some research. Otherwise, sell the T17 and go and buy a modern watch.

2. Be happy that the T17 did not have all sorts of variants (which some calibres did!). Otherwise you would already have had several requests for images of the movement (which I don’t see in your posts!).

3. Your watch will command a good price (were you to want to sell it). To maintain that, you might have to spend a modest sum, just for routine help/service/parts - but you won’t lose.

4. I think you’re lucky to find these parts available (many people on this forum have to search for much longer). These prices are fair - I would grab them.

5. I have had good help from Urdelar. Mikael has even given you a diagram with measurements (invaluable!). If you have any doubts, write to him - I’m sure he’ll help you.

6. There are different ways of classifying/listing parts - which change over the years (don’t be surprised to run into different numbers).

7. The 1106 is a generic number for stems - it does not relate only to your T17: it just means it’s a stem.

8. The original part number was 2030 (see attached page from the parts manual which included the T17, GF494) - in French, the stem is ‘Tige de remontoir’.

I hope that helps. Don’t lose your mind - there are many more minefields in front of you.

T17 from GF494 Stem.jpg

Thank You all, I really appreciate all comments.

So I took it apart today and tried to get the measurements but it seems like the unit of measure is different to what I was expecting and that my caliper can handle (are they in microns?)
I think I will just take the risk and get one ordered. It's not a huge amount after all.

Here are some pics of the movement by the way.
I am sending it for a Omega service next month. It hasn't seen a fresh lube since it left factory I reckon and there are some rusty spots on the barrel? that need cleaning.

Update:

After a glass of wine I felt brave enough to get the stem straightened.

Mission report: SUCCESS

Finally the crown could be screwed down fully so it sits flush with the case.

That's the thing.

I cant find anyone in my area that's trustworthy. Most of guys around here specialise in battery change
One person I've found that seems to know what he's talking about, said he doesn't deal with omega due to parts no longer being supplied to independent watchmakers but his mate is a official omega specialist so he can send it to him. I will get a quote within a week.

It's not 100% "sending it to omega" but very close so I just used the term.

Joined the T17 club earlier this year.



Ca '42 ref 3635. Wanted one for a long time; finally in the club.

Art

Thanks, Erich. There was a better example offered at Omegamania, but happy to have this one, missing markers and all.

Art

Going through internet I am getting mixed feelings as to whether or not I should give my T17 an overhaul.
Some say if it runs ok don't touch it, never know what's going to happen during service and damage may be irreversible, others swear by servicing as a only way to keep it in a good shape for another lifetime.
I'm definitely with second group but I am still very anxious about handing it to some stranger.
Bloke I found seemed trustworthy and has some vintage Rolexs, Breitlings and Omegas with certificates etc on display and this automatically puts him on top of others I've found around here but I shouldn't take it for granted I reckon.

Could anyone recommend a trusted Watchmaker in the UK? I've tried to get in touch with Mark Lovick from YT, he used to be local to me but it seems like he lives abroad now
.
If not a name, then perhaps some tips on how should I speak with the watchmaker, what points to make to minimize the risk, are there any specific things about T17 that must be pointed out?

Anything will help 😀