Hi All - I noticed this morning that one of the pushers on my 98 Speedmaster is a bit loose. Everything else seems to be running perfectly and I'm not ready to send it off for a service. After doing some looking on the forums and on Youtube, this seems like a pretty common issue and is also easily rectified with some patience. The scariest part seems to be the loosening of the crown screw. I'm pretty handy with these types of things and I'm thinking I'd like to give it a go. I found this youtube video that provides a pretty good look at getting the movement out - then it seems it's just a matter of tightening up the pusher and re-assembling. Here's the YouTube video. Additionally, this is the list of tools I think I need in order to properly and carefully do this job... the total cost is less than $50 vs. the $750+ of sending back to Omega for a full service. To buy: 1. Screwdriver set 2. Tweezer set 3. Case Back Opener 4. Watch Case Holder Already have: Microfiber cloths Rubber glove fingers (cut from gloves) - I saw this in another video If any of these tools are wrong, or I should be buying a different version, I'm totally open to your thoughts and comments. Also, if there's anything I'm missing, that would also be super helpful. Thanks! j
Omega service......750bucks Give it to decent watchmaker to tighten screw.....no more than 50 bucks I am sure anywhere in the world You buy all the tools and start diging.....50bucks + maybe 750 for full service + parts that you will maybe destroy afther you are done
You'll want a Pahawi case opener for the Speedy to eliminate the possibility of scratching the caseback. Fixing your own loose pusher will be very satisfying.
Silicon grease and something with which to apply it - for the seal inside the pusher cap and the case back o ring. Possibly a casing cushion as it might be awkward to recase the movement with the case in a case holder. An appointment with your AD or a watchmaker to check the water resistance.
I would definitely not recommend that set for working on watches. You need watchmaker's screwdrivers, preferably AF or Horotec or ones of similar quality. You also don't need a full set for basic work and three or four standard sizes will do the tasks.
PS: You will also need to add your watchmaker's details to your contact list and put his number on your speed dial.
Your choice of tweezers is a bit of an overkill as well. Two good pairs would be sufficient. Here's a list of recommended tools from a project I joined some years ago, it's Australian oriented but should give you an idea of the things you need. http://clockmaker.com.au/diy_seiko_7s26/chapter2.html