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·My watchmaker was passing by, so he dropped off my Seamaster "date at 6" gold-capped watch he just finished!
For those who are new, Omega bonded a relatively thick layer of gold onto a stainless case, sometimes leaving the body uncovered.
First, the pictures!
Currently wearing a period/vintage Omega strap. As you can see, the dial is nearly flawless. Non-lume dial and hands, later style date window, and a caliber 355 movement. We went all-out on this movement, bushing any worn holes, for example in the auto system, new balance staff, new train bridge, and some other components. The original case was swapped with a case in better condition, and if you look closely at the crown, it is not only correct, it is original and vintage. Check out the Omega symbol! Unfortunately, the original crystal could not be saved, it basically disintegrated. The new crystal is of course genuine Omega and it sits down deep enough into the case that the different profile is not really noticeable.
The goal was to make a wearable, attractive watch, and I think we succeeded. The watchmaker tested it for several days on the wrist and he believes we have a decent timekeeper. We'll see how it performs for me!
I bought a new Kaufmann strap for this and I also have an Omega two-tone beads of rice bracelet that fits pretty well, so lots of alternatives.
Quite pleased with how it turned out and worth the money for a keeper!
For those who are new, Omega bonded a relatively thick layer of gold onto a stainless case, sometimes leaving the body uncovered.
First, the pictures!
Currently wearing a period/vintage Omega strap. As you can see, the dial is nearly flawless. Non-lume dial and hands, later style date window, and a caliber 355 movement. We went all-out on this movement, bushing any worn holes, for example in the auto system, new balance staff, new train bridge, and some other components. The original case was swapped with a case in better condition, and if you look closely at the crown, it is not only correct, it is original and vintage. Check out the Omega symbol! Unfortunately, the original crystal could not be saved, it basically disintegrated. The new crystal is of course genuine Omega and it sits down deep enough into the case that the different profile is not really noticeable.
The goal was to make a wearable, attractive watch, and I think we succeeded. The watchmaker tested it for several days on the wrist and he believes we have a decent timekeeper. We'll see how it performs for me!
I bought a new Kaufmann strap for this and I also have an Omega two-tone beads of rice bracelet that fits pretty well, so lots of alternatives.
Quite pleased with how it turned out and worth the money for a keeper!
