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  1. Omega1 Apr 5, 2016

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    hi I'm hopeing to buy my first omega cosmic cal 552 any help and advice would be appreciated ... image.png
     
  2. Kwijibo Apr 5, 2016

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    I'de just say, ask for the reference number. Be aware that some of them need a special tool for openning which can be a pain when you just need to regulate it.
     
  3. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Apr 5, 2016

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    Id suggest you DONT try and regulate a watch yourself, unless you are a watchmaker.
     
  4. Kwijibo Apr 5, 2016

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    Thanks I'm :)
     
  5. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Apr 5, 2016

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    Is that funky stuff on the dial or on the crystal?
     
  6. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Apr 5, 2016

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    That's actually one of the first cosmic I visually like... (normally too late 60ies/70ies for me).

    If the price is good go for it
     
  7. marturx Apr 5, 2016

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    Because they are front-loaders, with no good way to release the movement from the case, at service etc, they often has damages to the dial. Especially at 12 o'clock
     
  8. Omega1 Apr 5, 2016

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    Thanks guys very much for your input the seller is asking £290.00 or near offer...
     
  9. Kwijibo Apr 5, 2016

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    that's decent, but i you casn find a "classic" openning back it'as better. You should request a pic of the movement.
     
  10. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 5, 2016

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    This makes no sense to me...if there is a fault that is causing damage to dials, it's from idiot "watchmakers" who don't know how to properly remove the movement from the case...
     
  11. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 5, 2016

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    The special tool is not really needed, but it does come in handy...

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  12. Omega1 Apr 5, 2016

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    Hi archer I guess I need to ask the seller some more questions regarding the history of the watch any services that may have been done In the past and then find out what the service costs are here in the uk... Thanks for your input..
     
  13. marturx Apr 5, 2016

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    Not all "watchmakers" back in the days were up to your standard, Al.

    What I should have said also, is that I have seen quite many Seamaster Cosmic with damaged dials, to draw the conclusion that the movement is not easy to remove (without a proper tool).

    So, to OP, when buying a Seamaster Cosmic, carefully check the dial for damages
     
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  14. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Apr 5, 2016

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    Certainly not buying damaged dials is a good idea - no question there. But removing the crystal and removing the movement are two different issues. There are several ways of removing the crystal without damaging the dial, so again although that specific tool is nice, it's not a must have for these watches.

    Once the crystal is removed, removing the movement is quite straightforward. Either rotating a ring that holds the movement in place, or more common on these just rotating the movement and it drops right out.

    Cheers, Al