Hi guys,

I need a replacement pusher for my 145.012-68 SP cal.321 Speedmaster.
Can anybody point me to a suitable source/seller/store?
Is there a specific part number?
Will a cal.861 145.022 pusher work?
What about a cal.321 ST145.012-67 pusher?
Any help/advice will be much appreciated!!!

ben
Singapore

 

Did you try the standard sources?

Often? Cousins?

 

Ofrei only had pushers for ST145.022 - thus the question whether it will fit.
Just tried Cousins - unfortunately, no Speedmaster pushers! =(

 

I'd suggest a message to ebay sellers watchadoo or abouttime-ch.

Several are on offer, but will cost some money no doubt.

 

http://www.ofrei.com/page989.html

 

Will contact these as well for a vintage crown..

 

Thank you oddboy!
I must have been searching Ofrei the wrong way!

 

The 145.012 has the same pusher as the 145.022.

 

Thanks everyone!
For some reason I was under the impression that the 145-022 pusher will NOT work for 145.012.
Now that several people and sites have mentioned that the 2 models share the same pusher, I think the hunt has become significantly easier!

 

Such a refreshing change when parts for a nice vintage watch are readily available. Pray you don't need a balance complete or a hammer spring.

Tip: order a couple of extra pushers. They may not be as available in the future as they are now. It may seem expensive now, but it won't seem so bad in a few years.

 

It is my understanding that ref 145.012 used either the screw-in type pusher or the drive-in (friction type). You must determine which type your case uses. Ofrei has both types listed on their website. Screw-in is Omega part 086ST0007, same used for 145.022. Drive-in is Omega part 086ST0089.

 

Hmm...ok thanks for that.
I will check with my watch repair guy on Monday...

 

So I bought a 'screw-in' 086ST0007, but my watchmaker was unable to fit it in - something about the stem was too fat to fit through the hole in the case.
The new pusher was also different in terms of dimensions to the damaged one - unfortunately I forgot to take a photo.
So I suppose my only choice now is the 'drive-in' 086ST0089, but surely it also looks different from my original pushers (photos enclosed)?
Could it be that both pushers for my 145-012-68 SP are not correct in the first place???
Confused!!!

ben

 

There are only 2 options here, so it's either one or the other. You first need to determine if the pushers are screwed in or pressed into the case - which is it? Your watchmaker should know this, unless he is not changing the whole pusher assembly and is just trying to change the guts of the pusher and the cap.

If that's what he is doing, my advice would be to find another watchmaker who will do the job properly.

Cheers, Al

 

Thanks Al.
Indeed, he's trying not to change the whole pusher assembly.
But in this part of the woods, a good watchmaker is probably harder to come by than a...erm....220 bezel.
Will have a strong word with him tomorrow.

ben

 

Ive never seen press fit pushers on a 145.012. All the ones I've played with have been screw in.