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  1. jeppehh Aug 14, 2020

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    Hi OF

    I'm looking at this piece and the movement shot has me a bit puzzled. I'm not very familiar with the bumper movements, but it looks to me like this one got a piercing (?) on the bumber/rotor.

    Does anyone have a good explanation on what has happened here?

    Any help is much appreciated.
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  2. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 14, 2020

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    I can't see anything unusual on the rotor (which isn't actually a "rotor").

    Can you mark up the pic to show what you mean?
     
  3. jeppehh Aug 14, 2020

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    Thanks, Jim.

    I compared to a couple of other movements, and didn't see this 'ring' in the other ones.
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  4. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Aug 14, 2020

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    OK, I can see it now. Appears to be a parts of the hammer spring (broken coil) that's become attached to the toungue of the hammer.

    Very good pickup :thumbsup:.
     
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  5. jeppehh Aug 14, 2020

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    Ah. Makes sense.

    Wonder what other damage is lurking below the surface then.

    Thanks for the help!
     
  6. Sherbie Aug 14, 2020

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    Yes, begs the question: where is the rest of it?

    the oscillating weight has also so rotor rub wear, so best to get this checked at service too
     
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  7. jeppehh Aug 14, 2020

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    Does anyone know if these parts are still available from Omega, or if I will have to do some scavenging?
     
  8. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Aug 14, 2020

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    Very few parts are still available from Omega for these. Specifically, the bumper springs and the axle for the rotor are no longer available.
     
  9. hoipolloi Vintage Omega Connoisseur Aug 14, 2020

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    Your bumper spring does not have anything round like that. Maybe from something out side of the watch.
     
  10. jeppehh Aug 14, 2020

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    Thanks for all the comments.

    More of a mystery than a clear conclusion.

    The watch is not mine but one I was considering buying. Will probably not want to take the risk on this one.
     
  11. X350 XJR Vintage Omega Aficionado Aug 14, 2020

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    If you need more reasons not to buy this one, the case clamp and screw are missing.
     
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  12. jeppehh Aug 15, 2020

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    The nail in the coffin. Thanks!
     
  13. Maskelyne Aug 15, 2020

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  14. jeppehh Aug 15, 2020

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    Thanks for waiting with the announcement until I retracted :D:thumbsup:
     
  15. Maskelyne Aug 15, 2020

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    You're Welcome :thumbsup: