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On the bench; Omega Seamaster 600

  1. WestCoastTime Oct 8, 2022

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    Omega Seamaster 600, cal 601, c.1966.
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    The heavily patinated dial may be regarded as ruined by some, but I kind of like the effect. Wonder if the cross-hatch texture of the dial surface contributed to the pigment degradation?


    Not looking great on the Timegrapher, but at least it’s running. See if a service helps it out.
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    A little bit grimy on the inside but not terrible, & from this side at least looks complete.
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    Dial paper under the hands & plastic overtop.
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    If you squint, you can see the original dial printing.
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    Dial side of the movement looks complete & intact, so far so good.
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    Over to the watchmaker side to start the breakdown for cleaning.
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    Get the balance out early & out of the way of the watchmaker's clumsiness.
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    Third wheel, fourth wheel, & escape wheel.
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    Ratchet wheel & crown wheel.
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    Barrel bridge, mainspring barrel, & second wheel.
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    And that’s good for the watchmaker side, over to the dial side to complete the breakdown.
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    Motion works & keyless works.
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    Unhealthy amount of the stem lost to rust…
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    Setting lever, clutch, & winding pinion.
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    Lower balance jewel assembly, & that’s good for the breakdown.
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    Ready for the cleaner.
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    Ya, that stem needs replacing.
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    Try a day soaking in penetrating oil.
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    lol, no.
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    Time for the pickle juice.
    https://omegaforums.net/threads/removing-a-broken-stem-from-a-speedmaster-crown.61416/#post-766008
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    And we wait...
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    Old & new.
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    Looks nice & clean now.
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    Reassembly, & starting back where we ended.
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    Small amount of grease applied to the mainspring & barrel.
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    12 hours
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    Watchmaker side. Putting the barrel bridge back on now will make life easier for holding the keyless works in
    place over on the other side.
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    Dial side.
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    24 hours
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    Click, ratchet wheel, & crown wheel.
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    Going train.
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    Pallet.
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    36 hours
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    Try out the balance, & off she goes!
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    (This is always a good feeling)


    48 hours, & that looks about good. Will give it a cleaning & put this old crown back into service.
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    Would like to have a little bit more for amplitude, but happy with the timekeeping.
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    Reassembly
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    Gauging how much the stem needs to be shortened by in order for the inside of the crown to fit flush against the case.
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    Back together & looking good.
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    These 1960’s Omegas are a pleasure to work on, & get a good feeling of satisfaction in seeing these old watches come back to life.
     
  2. mahomes Oct 9, 2022

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    Great work man and beautiful watch
     
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  3. Ocean Oct 28, 2022

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    One of the best thread I read on the forum. I liked it very much, the pictures are great and the step by step explanation was awesome. Thank you for sharing..
     
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