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How would one go about carefully opening this?
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efauser
·Take it to a watchmaker. It opens through the front.
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Canuck
·No tool available to open the case back. This watch is a front loader. I suggest you don’t mess with it. Simple to get into if you know what you are doing. But could damage what is probably a nice watch, if you don’t.
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Frankenstout
·No tool available to open the case back. This watch is a front loader. I suggest you don’t mess with it. Simple to get into if you know what you are doing. But could damage what is probably a nice watch, if you don’t.
If I was feeling adventurous with dedicated time and caution… how would I go about carefully and respectfully opening this up?
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Frankenstout
·Take it to a watchmaker. It opens through the front.
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Canuck
·Invest in a bunch of tools like a crystal lift, case knife, pair of stout tweezers, find out what you need to do once the crystal is off. Be prepared to replace the crystal if you get it off. What are you planning to do IF you get the movement out of the case?
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Frankenstout
·Invest in a bunch of tools like a crystal lift, case knife, pair of stout tweezers, find out what you need to do once the crystal is off. Be prepared to replace the crystal if you get it off. What are you planning to do IF you get the movement out of the case?
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SkunkPrince
·Take pretty pictures of the movement so I never have to open it again and can just admire the old movement on pictures and videos when I want to.
I sure as hell won't do it.
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Davidt
·Watchmakers knife to remove the bezel.
Tool to remove the two piece crown.
Bezel press to replace the bezel.
Small screwdriver to twist the locking mechanism of the case that holds the dial in place.
Possibly a new bezel (unobtainable) and crystal if they’re damaged.
Tool to remove the two piece crown.
Bezel press to replace the bezel.
Small screwdriver to twist the locking mechanism of the case that holds the dial in place.
Possibly a new bezel (unobtainable) and crystal if they’re damaged.
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Frankenstout
·I’m convinced. To the watchmaker I go!
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Canuck
·Take pretty pictures of the movement so I never have to open it again and can just admire the old movement on pictures and videos when I want to.
While you are setting up your shop, get yourself a case press so you can get the crystal and bezel back on. And while you are at it, get yourself a replacement crown and stud for the split stem, after you lose the original.
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Dan S
·Just a lot more complicated than removing and reinstalling a caseback unfortunately.
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Pastorbottle
·Yeah probably for the best, sometimes we should just leave shit well alone, otherwise it an get real messy not to mention decidedly unpleasant when the surface is broken
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Canuck
·This listing in Ranfft will give you an idea of what is inside the case. Picture shown is a a calibre 564 Constellation grade chronometer, but there is a list of numerous other related Omega movements that look much the same.
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&2&2uswk&Omega_564
http://www.ranfft.de/cgi-bin/bidfun-db.cgi?10&ranfft&2&2uswk&Omega_564
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Frankenstout
·While you are setting up your shop, get yourself a case press so you can get the crystal and bezel back on. And while you are at it, get yourself a replacement crown and stud for the split stem, after you lose the original.
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RevZMan123
·Tool to remove the two piece crown.
Damn, I knew I was missing a tool! Off to esslinger.
Yeah, it's definitely not cheap to get into watch repair even as a hobby. Much easier to break things than fix things. Don't open your first watch, buy a beater -- or 30, and get to work.
Like John Bulova says ... remove and reinsert 50 plate screws, then remove and reinsert 50 pallet bridge screws, then remove and reinsert 50 stud or jewel screws. Only then are you ready .... to remove and reinsert 50 bi-metallic balance wheel screws only to move onto removing and reinserting 50 final mono-metallic balance wheel screws. Now you can begin learning the fine art of watch repair, oh wait, no, just cleaning a balance wheel. THEN you can start.
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RevZMan123
·Yeah probably for the best, sometimes we should just leave shit well alone, otherwise it an get real messy not to mention decidedly unpleasant when the surface is broken
Sounds like my house ... oh wait, wrong thread
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p4ul
·@Frankenstout
Welcome to OF, having just read thru’, thanks for this question it demonstrates the useful help and less helpful humour I love here.
You know what to do, but Plan B………
😉😉😉
Welcome to OF, having just read thru’, thanks for this question it demonstrates the useful help and less helpful humour I love here.
You know what to do, but Plan B………
😉😉😉
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Pastorbottle
·I was thinking a boilermaker’s case knife and a 2kg (4lb) micrometer!
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Pvt-Public
·I've never found a case i couldn't open
Or press back together
I'll see myself out now.
Or press back together
I'll see myself out now.
