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Returning Case Pushers to Original Spec
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pitbos
·On my 69 Speedmaster, a watch I intended to wear daily, I had my watchmaker use new pusher stems/seals with the original pusher caps. This allows for the pushers/seals to provide water resistance while maintaining the original and correct look of the watch.
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·I have been giving this a lot of thought lately. On one hand, I would much rather have a watch that I can wear outside without worrying about moisture getting inside. But on the other hand, I would love to see a vintage watch look as it should. I understand that with considerable difficulty, cases that have been serviced and modernised can be returned to push-fit pushers spec, even if they have been threaded for screw fit pushers. But my question is about the practicality and safety side of doing so. Has anybody carried out this procedure and managed to also put new seals and maintain water resistance on their watch? If so, how did you do it? I guess I’m looking to find a compromise between original looks and modern performance. Workaround solutions welcome!
But it is a great ride and when you get down here with the rest of us you will know ; it was all worth it.
The only solution for getting the right pushers and having some form of water resist is a change of mid case for one with the original pushers.
And lucky you, here is one ;
https://omegaforums.net/threads/321...tcover-crystal-don-bezel.190713/#post-2583410
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·On my 69 Speedmaster, a watch I intended to wear daily, I had my watchmaker use new pusher stems/seals with the original pusher caps. This allows for the pushers/seals to provide water resistance while maintaining the original and correct look of the watch.
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jolyon
·And down you gooooooo .....🙂 into the rabbit hole as many have warned you. Resistance is futile !!
But it is a great ride and when you get down here with the rest of us you will know ; it was all worth it.
The only solution for getting the right pushers and having some form of water resist is a change of mid case for one with the original pushers.
And lucky you, here is one ;
https://omegaforums.net/threads/321...tcover-crystal-don-bezel.190713/#post-2583410
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I think if the remedy is a whole new case, I will just accept the modern service pushers!
I do have one strategy in mind though.. I think it’s only a matter of time before Omega releases a modern 321 powered moon landing watch - a perfect reconstruction of the 105.012 like they did with the Ed White. I expect if they do, it will have modern screw in pushers which have the look of the originals and same with the crown. At that point, I will see if I can’t scrounge up some parts from one!
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·On my 69 Speedmaster, a watch I intended to wear daily, I had my watchmaker use new pusher stems/seals with the original pusher caps. This allows for the pushers/seals to provide water resistance while maintaining the original and correct look of the watch.
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ZWD
·I was warned!!
I think if the remedy is a whole new case, I will just accept the modern service pushers!
I do have one strategy in mind though.. I think it’s only a matter of time before Omega releases a modern 321 powered moon landing watch - a perfect reconstruction of the 105.012 like they did with the Ed White. I expect if they do, it will have modern screw in pushers which have the look of the originals and same with the crown. At that point, I will see if I can’t scrounge up some parts from one!
What you are looking for is available though:
service pusher 086ST0022 is for the press in Pushers for the 105.012.
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jolyon
·Unfortunately this will not net out this way. Even if they made a true to spec 105.012, the parts would not be available to independent omega watchmakers.
What you are looking for is available though:
service pusher 086ST0022 is for the press in Pushers for the 105.012.
Oh that’s awesome. Is there anybody on the forum who can get these 086ST0022 service pushers from Omega? I would definitely like to pick up a set for my 105.012
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·Unfortunately this will not net out this way. Even if they made a true to spec 105.012, the parts would not be available to independent omega watchmakers.
What you are looking for is available though:
service pusher 086ST0022 is for the press in Pushers for the 105.012.
Some interesting things that came out the conversation for others to reference, in case they are wondering the same thing about their own Speedmaster pushers:
- If the pushers turn freely they are likely push-in type
- seeing a screw slot on the pusher tube does not mean they're screw in type - these are in fact present on push-in type
