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neilbardsley
·Maybe I should of looked at this video before buying!
Just bought a project Chronostop
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OneTwo
·Good news for you, friend. I bought a Chronostop last year where the pusher had been replaced by a soldered on crown. It was a mess. The rest of the watch was fine.
I was able to get the part number and my watchmaker sourced a new replacement pusher with no trouble at all.
I believe the pusher cost about $60 ($CDN) and it was installed along with a service.
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Pianotuna
·Nice to see someone else joining the Driver club. Mine was also my first vintage watch purchase.
I can’t help with sourcing parts but of all the guys here who would know or advise I’d ask @Archer. He’s a professional and has access to Omega parts lists.
In the meantime, here’s mine, for reference. (Which reminds me, must take a better shot of it)
I can’t help with sourcing parts but of all the guys here who would know or advise I’d ask @Archer. He’s a professional and has access to Omega parts lists.
In the meantime, here’s mine, for reference. (Which reminds me, must take a better shot of it)
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neilbardsley
·The new dial arrived and my watchmaker sent me some photos. My initial impression was what a transformation but something was off. Then I realized the dial is rotated 90 degrees anti clockwise. The watchmaker is going to check but is pretty sure he had fitted correctly. Something about pins. Now I'm thinking that maybe I was sold a 146.009 with the dial rotated 90 degrees and glued in place?
What are the differences between the 009 and 010?
Is the case a different shape? Have different markings? Help @Claven2 @Archer pls
What are the differences between the 009 and 010?
Is the case a different shape? Have different markings? Help @Claven2 @Archer pls
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ChrisN
·The dial sets the orientation relative to the crown.
There are two pins on the back of the dial and they fit into two holes in the movement. The holes in the movement are always in the same place relative to the crown (for this calibre, as other calibres have the holes in different locations - there is no standard).
You've fitted a 009 dial to the movement so the crown appears at 4 O'clock (approx). If you fitted an 010 dial then the crown would appear at 1 O'clock (approx).
I suspect you are right and were sold a 145.009 with the dial feet removed and the dial glued on so it looks like a 145.010. I couldn't say if there are case differences between the two.
Good luck, Chris
There are two pins on the back of the dial and they fit into two holes in the movement. The holes in the movement are always in the same place relative to the crown (for this calibre, as other calibres have the holes in different locations - there is no standard).
You've fitted a 009 dial to the movement so the crown appears at 4 O'clock (approx). If you fitted an 010 dial then the crown would appear at 1 O'clock (approx).
I suspect you are right and were sold a 145.009 with the dial feet removed and the dial glued on so it looks like a 145.010. I couldn't say if there are case differences between the two.
Good luck, Chris
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·Thank you. That is a lot clearer. I guess extra holes where drilled in these movements to rotate the dial. Which was easier/cheaper than making another batch of dial with pins in a different location. The advert claims the dial is good for 009 and 010
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ChrisN
·I think you've misunderstood me - they didn't drill extra holes in the mainplate for the rotated dial feet - the 865 mainplate is the same wherever this calibre is used. As I said, the dial sets the orientation relative to the crown.
Urdelar sold you a 145.009 dial and that shows in your picture. I take your point that reading the advert, it says:
DIAL, OMEGA CHRONOSTOP GENÉVE, GREY, REF: 145.009
But, underneath it says that it fits 145.009 and 145.010 - which it does, although it isn't correct for the driver version as the dial feet orientation is wrong. It is correct for the 145.009 which is how they advertised it.
Cheers, Chris
Urdelar sold you a 145.009 dial and that shows in your picture. I take your point that reading the advert, it says:
DIAL, OMEGA CHRONOSTOP GENÉVE, GREY, REF: 145.009
But, underneath it says that it fits 145.009 and 145.010 - which it does, although it isn't correct for the driver version as the dial feet orientation is wrong. It is correct for the 145.009 which is how they advertised it.
Cheers, Chris
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·Ok so I bought the wrong dial. Can the pins be removed and replaced with new feet/pins in the correct location? Is this too risky for the dial?
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ChrisN
·It depends. Best to ask the watchmaker you're using.
Chris
Chris
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·I already did. Thank you for your help.
This watch has been a big lesson for me. Thank goodness not an expensive one but a real class in that not to do when approaching a project
This watch has been a big lesson for me. Thank goodness not an expensive one but a real class in that not to do when approaching a project
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Azveld
·the advantage with Chronostops is that most parts are available. Omega may have availability for this dial. I can ask my watchmaker who has access to the NOS stock of Omega when he returns from vacation in 2 weeks.
in any case, I advise against tinkering with the dial fixings. it is better to leave it intact and resell it when you have found the one that suits you.
in any case, I advise against tinkering with the dial fixings. it is better to leave it intact and resell it when you have found the one that suits you.
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·Thank you. That is the suggestion from watchmaker. He has put the old dial back in. I will wait for a better dial to come along
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·Thank you. That is the suggestion from watchmaker. He has put the old dial back in. I will wait for a better dial to come along
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omegawatchlover
·It has arrived. The seller was great and the watch is as described. Given what has been happening in Turkey recently I hope the seller choose the right day to exchange his EUR to TRY. I've put a leather strap on it and will wear for a day before sending to be serviced and cleaned. I need to do some research on the hands
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neilbardsley
·Got the watch back about 2 weeks ago. Despite what the previous poster says I'm happy. The watch is in much better condition than when I bought it. It's running nicely and I will continue to search for a 010 dial. I will try to sell the 009 dial I bought. I would be happy to advise on here but Ive not hit the 200 posts yet.
The only negative bit is the 90 degree rotation of the dial takes a bit to get used too
The only negative bit is the 90 degree rotation of the dial takes a bit to get used too
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Claven2
·Got the watch back about 2 weeks ago. Despite what the previous poster says I'm happy. The watch is in much better condition than when I bought it. It's running nicely and I will continue to search for a 010 dial. I will try to sell the 009 dial I bought. I would be happy to advise on here but Ive not hit the 200 posts yet.
The only negative bit is the 90 degree rotation of the dial takes a bit to get used too
Omega used 009 and 010 case backs interchangeably at times. It's not unusual to see the opposite dial in either case.
I would not replace your decent dial unless you just don't like the look.
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·Thank you for the advice
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·Oh. Just noticed today that the pusher has come off!
Where can I buy a new one and can I fit myself?
Where can I buy a new one and can I fit myself?
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Azveld
·this pusher is still available from Omega. don't do anything yourself unless you're a watchmaker
