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··Vintage Omega AficionadoI'd say that the concensus is that's it's a 145.012-67 with a outside shot at being a 145.022-68. As far as watchmakers are concerned, I'd make sure that they are well versed in Omega chronographs. Someone on the forum must have one in the DC area. I use one in downtown Phila. The shop used to be an authorized Omega service center until recently when they did away with independents. The one I use is Precision Watch Repair, Philadelphia (not to be confused with AD Precision Watch, Warrington, PA). A lot of folks use Nesbitts in Seattle. And of course there is Al @ Archer Watches in Toronto. He is a member and frequent contributor to the forum, and he knows what to do/not to do with a vintage Omega. I always sit down with my guy and discuss what to do, not to do. Don't change the bezel, hands, or dial. Don't polish the case. Replace the gaskets. Try to use the crown and pushers, but these are frequently replaced as they help maintain the integrity of the watch case. The watch innerds are like the wicked witch in the Wizard of Oz and don't do well with water.
Didn't precision as we know it close (and is now part of govberg?)
