Hello,
I am new to the forum and initially want to give a brief introduction to my person. My collecting focus is English pocket watches, either early (pre 1750) or precision. I do, however have accumulated a couple of wristwatches over the decades as well, among these three Omegas. I do most of the servicing myself and even one or the other repair, although this becomes more difficult in case of small movements with increasing age (60s)
馃槈.
I am member of the NAWCC and located in Germany.
I came to this thread, because here the experts for one of my Omegas seem to be present. Since decades I have a 1780002 and just recently stumbled across an issue in course of a service that made me wonder. Everything looks authentic for a 1780002, except of one single point. The base plate bears the caliber number 1040, instead of the expected 1041 (see photos below).
I did note that it is generally accepted that 1041 was exclusively fitted to the 1780002. However, this statement does imho not necessarily imply that no 1040s were chronometer approved and fitted to the 1780002. If it is true that Omega produced strictly 2000 1041 only (as they say), and assuming that indeed more than 2000 1780002 were sold, this could perhaps imply that 1040 base plates were also used for making 1780002s?
By the way, after service (no repairs needed) I had the watch on the timer and the rates in the positions are within the range of +5 and +12. Quite acceptable for a watch of this age.
So, here are the photos with all details for your kind consideration and comment. Please do not mind to state, if this watch is considered to be a "Frankenstein". I have since long forgotten what I paid for it and like it as it is (in particular for the excellent rates, see above). Just these days I purchased an extension element for the bracelet (being the original 1221/212), my wrist has become a little bit larger with time.
Cheers, Bernhard
