It might be possible for you to source a black handset as well? That would require a bit more work from a watchmaker, but it would definitely be a unique and interesting piece.
Seems pretty common to mod speedmasters, so I don't see what the issue is with your seamaster!
Good point! Thought about it aswell, now where do I get the parts from? Art they available in an Omega dealer? I've never modded a watch previously BTW.
I don't know how you would pull this off. Omega does not sell parts to the public. You need to have a watch serviced by Omega in order for them to replace parts. And they won't replace parts that do not go with that specific watch.
I don't know exactly how restrictive Omega has gotten with all of their parts, but a certified watchmaker with an Omega Parts account might be able to get the hands in this case. At least in the past it has been parts from highly limited models that have been impossible to get without a direct part exchange through Omega.
Someone on watchuseek was recently (last several months) able to obtain some handset parts for a Seamaster 300 heritage from another Seamaster model, so they are likely available somewhere.
To the OP: and authorized dealer or Boutique is not likely to order you or sell you the "wrong parts." It is also likely that Doing a hand mod would void your warranty if you still have one.
An independent is risking their parts account if they order hands for a watch that didn't come with them. I think you see hands floating around because they are usually replaced at service and returned to the customer. So they are pre-owned hands.
That's how I was able to put SMP 2220.80 hands on my 2531.80 SMP. I had the 2220.80 serviced and OSC replaced the hands and returned the old ones to me. Then I put them on the 2531.80.
That's how I was able to put SMP 2220.80 hands on my 2531.80 SMP. I had the 2220.80 serviced and OSC replaced the hands and returned the old ones to me. Then I put them on the 2531.80.
It might be possible for you to source a black handset as well? That would require a bit more work from a watchmaker, but it would definitely be a unique and interesting piece.
Seems pretty common to mod speedmasters, so I don't see what the issue is with your seamaster!
I didn't know they were different! Just googled it, looks like the hour and minute hands are longer, is that it?
It might be possible for you to source a black handset as well? That would require a bit more work from a watchmaker, but it would definitely be a unique and interesting piece.
Seems pretty common to mod speedmasters, so I don't see what the issue is with your seamaster!
However, the hands, hour marker surrounds, minute track, writing on the dial, and numerals on the date wheel are all blue. IMHO this mod would not go well together.
