My grandfather got this for 25 years of work in the mid 1970s at Raytheon. I just got the watch back after having it serviced by the amazing Paul at Electric Watches. I love hearing this thing hum again. The gaskets had turned to tar and it was in rough shape. Paul even replaced the 40+ year old plastic date wheel with a metal one he had made. The alligator strap it came on was falling apart, so I replaced it with a Hisch Crocograin. Sadly, the original Omega buckle does not fit this strap, but I am holding on to it. My grandfather was an engineer and I am certain he appreciated the tuning fork/ electric watch movement. I am so happy to have it up and running for the first time in over a decade.
Nice watch and story! Definitely hold on to the original buckle. You can always have a strap custom made or look for a strap with a bigger taper to the buckle.
It's always nice to see vintage quartz watches running and being used. Great looking example and looks good on you
That is true. It is not a quartz watch. But did you know that quartz oscillators that are found in quartz watches are tuning forks?
Did not know that…. Will look into it, as I would think that an oscillator would require a different electrical application. I have been on the search for a new movement for a while now. My girlfriend in 1979 (now wife) bought me this watch in high school brand new. Really didn't know what it was worth, she got her from her aunt that was a jeweler in the "scratch and dent" box. Sick to know what she paid, would of loved to go through that box.... I want to get her going again. Make sure you do the regular maintenance on her to keep her running. Sorry for the bad photo...
Great piece! Wear it in good health. I love hearing people treasuring family possessions. Your grandfather had good taste.
