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Technically, Another Drawer Find: FAP 14755 Seamaster 300
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TexOmega
路Top notch
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JimInOz
路路Melbourne AustraliaWho gives a sh!t about the crystal. Open this baby up and show us inside.
If it was mine I'd definitely replace the crystal after seeing those cracks.
The structure of the plastic has been compromised and will continue to degrade with time and if it got bumped it could fragment and damage the hands and dial.
I would replace the crystal with an OEM one and give it a bit of age with some distressing and polishing.
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CajunTiger
路I called it...do I get a prize?
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gemini4
路路Hoarder Of Speed et aliaCongrats (finally) on your 14755-61 Movement number is a very close to one of mine. Glad it all checks out. Enjoy!
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propervinyl
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Wow, that movement looks super clean considering it is 56 years old.
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JimInOz
路路Melbourne AustraliaWow, that movement looks super clean considering it is 56 years old.
There's a reason for that, and the reason Omega dive watches (specifically the dive watches) often have movements entirely untouched by rust or corrosion.
The reason?
HELIUM!
Not only know for its lighter than air properties, Helium is also well known for its ability prevent corrosion, rust and decay.
Helium was compressed into dive watch cases and then sealed. Even with winding and time setting the helium remained in the case preventing oxygen from entering.
There was a thread about Helium on the forum a while ago that explained a lot more than I can here.
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nurseford25
路Hmm... I'm a Phoenix man myself. But wait till you see this circa 1945 World War II 'NATO' strap made for the US Marine Corps... they simply don't make them like they used to...
Both of these watches are blowing my mind right now. They are so beautiful. One day I will have a set up like yours. Congrats! Just Wow.
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Wing Zero
路I really love these drawer finds.
Glad you were able to get one with provenance.
Glad you were able to get one with provenance.
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watchknut
路There's a reason for that, and the reason Omega dive watches (specifically the dive watches) often have movements entirely untouched by rust or corrosion.
The reason?
HELIUM!
Not only know for its lighter than air properties, Helium is also well known for its ability prevent corrosion, rust and decay.
Helium was compressed into dive watch cases and then sealed. Even with winding and time setting the helium remained in the case preventing oxygen from entering.
There was a thread about Helium on the forum a while ago that explained a lot more than I can here.
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propervinyl
路There's a reason for that, and the reason Omega dive watches (specifically the dive watches) often have movements entirely untouched by rust or corrosion.
The reason?
HELIUM!
Not only know for its lighter than air properties, Helium is also well known for its ability prevent corrosion, rust and decay.
Helium was compressed into dive watch cases and then sealed. Even with winding and time setting the helium remained in the case preventing oxygen from entering.
There was a thread about Helium on the forum a while ago that explained a lot more than I can here.
I seriously NEVER knew that. Makes so much sense. Thanks Jim.
Now, because I have no self control:
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Wing Zero
路There's a reason for that, and the reason Omega dive watches (specifically the dive watches) often have movements entirely untouched by rust or corrosion.
The reason?
HELIUM!
Not only know for its lighter than air properties, Helium is also well known for its ability prevent corrosion, rust and decay.
Helium was compressed into dive watch cases and then sealed. Even with winding and time setting the helium remained in the case preventing oxygen from entering.
There was a thread about Helium on the forum a while ago that explained a lot more than I can here.
Uhh what?
Compressed into dive watches by who / what?
What if you never went diving with it?
What about 14755s with corroded dials and movements?
How is the engineering of 14755 different than a Rolex 5513/1680/5508 to keep in the helium?
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efauser
路There's a reason for that, and the reason Omega dive watches (specifically the dive watches) often have movements entirely untouched by rust or corrosion.
The reason?
HELIUM!
Not only know for its lighter than air properties, Helium is also well known for its ability prevent corrosion, rust and decay.
Helium was compressed into dive watch cases and then sealed. Even with winding and time setting the helium remained in the case preventing oxygen from entering.
There was a thread about Helium on the forum a while ago that explained a lot more than I can here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/big-problem-with-helium-escape.39163/
