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路hi I'm hopeing to buy my first omega cosmic cal 552 any help and advice would be appreciated ...
Omega cosmic what to look for when buying?
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Kwijibo
路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.
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CanberraOmega
路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.
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Kwijibo
路Thanks I'm 馃榾
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ahsposo
路路Most fun screen name at 惟FIs that funky stuff on the dial or on the crystal?
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al128
路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
If the price is good go for it
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marturx
路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
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Omega1
路Thanks guys very much for your input the seller is asking 拢290.00 or near offer...
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Kwijibo
路that's decent, but i you casn find a "classic" openning back it'as better. You should request a pic of the movement.
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Archer
路路Omega Qualified WatchmakerBecause 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
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...
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marturx
路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...
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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Archer
路路Omega Qualified WatchmakerWhat 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).
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
