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  1. Polynwa Dec 22, 2015

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    So... I need help guys. I went today to the jeweler around 17:00 to switch the strap of my 145.022 69 ST which i acquired recently. I decided to open it so i could get the serial and confirm the model and i did so. But nooooow, i checked my watch and it stopped at 9 o'clock. I winded it a little bit but it won't run. I'm trying not to panic here, but there is a huge possibility that now my watch is damaged? I'm annexing pics of the movement.

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  2. redpcar Dec 22, 2015

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    With the pic of your movement, the balance appears to be in motion as I don't see any spokes.... You sure it has stopped?
     
  3. Polynwa Dec 22, 2015

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    At the time of the picture, it was running smoothly. Now, four hours later, it has surely stopped.
     
  4. redpcar Dec 22, 2015

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    Is it a dead stop or can you give it a flick motion and it advances a little?
     
  5. Polynwa Dec 22, 2015

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    Dead stop. Not even with motion it advances or if i change the time.
     
  6. Polynwa Dec 22, 2015

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    It feels a little bit harder to wind too.
     
  7. redpcar Dec 22, 2015

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    Sounds like a piece of debris from the caseback might have fallen into the gears.
    If it is harder than you remember to wind, it could be something else. Possibly something simple such as the movement is slightly askew putting things in a bind.
    Either way, you should get it to a watchmaker. Could be an easy fix......
     
  8. Spacefruit Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Dec 22, 2015

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    Nothing a service won't fix I would bet.

    An omega spec service that is
     
  9. Geo! Dec 22, 2015

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    Looking at your watch, there is a good chance a bit of muck has entered the movement when you removed the back. Going by the state of the case, it looks like a good service is well over due.
     
  10. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 22, 2015

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    Friend, if your reaction to a vintage watch no longer running is panic, this hobby may not be for you. It happens from time to time. It's a 46 year old machine.

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  11. robocaspar Dec 22, 2015

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    If that gasket is dry, and it looks like it is, it might have twisted when screwing in the case back and could be rubbing against the balance.
     
  12. Polynwa Dec 22, 2015

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    Thing is, i live in third-world-land. I'm even worried if Omega still exists here.
     
  13. Horlogerie EU based Professional Watchmaker Dec 23, 2015

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    My god.

    That is so overdue for a service it isn't funny, if it was mine, I would not wear or wind it until it had a complete overhaul. If the condition and cleanliness of the pushers, lugs, case and crown are any indication of the movement condition, then it's long overdue.

    Rob
     
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  14. Davidt Dec 23, 2015

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    The really upsetting thing is that you've not even posted a picture of the front of the watch for us ;)
     
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  15. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 23, 2015

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    Where do you live? I'm sure someone here can recommend somewhere
     
  16. Polynwa Dec 23, 2015

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    Allow me.

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  17. Polynwa Dec 23, 2015

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    Venezuela. If you know of somebody who knows, allow me to know!
     
  18. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Dec 23, 2015

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    I posted my speedy to Canada (@Archer) for servicing. He's the man.
     
  19. LouS Mrs Nataf's Other Son Staff Member Dec 23, 2015

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    Understood. You need good watchmaker backup to collect vintage, and it's not easy to find anywhere. The good ones are crazy busy and the bad ones are...bad.