Is it an heirloom? If so, get it serviced.
You are correct that it's not the most collectable or sought after model. The late 50's and very early 60's are the models most Omega nuts want. It's still a nice watch with a solid movement, and any serious Omegamaniac will tell you it's better to have a watch powered by a 56x than the post-1972 models that housed the 10xx series calibers.
The 70's Quartz competition really took toll to Omega movement quality. I bet they took cost cutting initiatives at that time that sacrifice the quality.
I've always wanted to do a head to head comparison of a 56x versus a 101x to show all the changes. If I could score a cheap but nice Genève or De Ville with a 1012 I'd put my 1960 Genève caliber 562 on the bench next to it for a teardown with Steve and document / photograph each part.
Challenge accepted.............
I have a Seamaster Cosmic 2000 with Cal 1012 that I'm willing to be torn apart (with assumption you will put it back together right......?..😵💫) in the name of Omega vintage research.....😜.
Let's split the shipping cost..........But you have to be patient, I'll use priority mail post, which may take 3 weeks going there..........
If you are OK with that, I'll ship tomorrow.
I certainly will take you up on that offer - but let's not ship it yet until I know I can get with Steve for a day or two to do the shoot and record his commentary. Thanks!
