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Vintage 1920´s gold plated cushion case chess dial Omega

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Hi from Spain

Thanks for accepting me in this forum

I have a 1920.s cushion case, chess dial gold plated Omega that belonged to my grandfaher. It was given as a engagement present from my grandmother to him around 1930. It was given to me by my father when I started Medical School back in 1981, and have had it all this years but have never used it on a regular basis

Recently I had it serviced at a local watchrepairer and been usin g it o a regular basis. After having adjusted it a few times it runs fast ( aprox 2 minutes a day). This is not always accurate and may vary between 2 to 4 mins a day.

I would like to know if such a watch can be used on a daily basis and how precise can it get.

Is 2 minutes a day acceptable?.

I understand all pieces are original

I enclose a few photos that you may like

Thank you
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+2 mins/day I think is very acceptable

It's also very easy to adjust the timing, if you google "Watch Tuner" on app stores, you can also make your phone listen to the watch and see more info about the beat

If there's a beat error, like 2+ ms - it might be more erratic I guess

But my opinion is, +2min/day is acceptable, just correct it every day
 
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Beautiful watch by the way, and in my opinion, running slow is more of a problem

Also download the "Lepsi" app and check magnetisation, if the watch is magnetised, it also causes erratic timing
 
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kaplan kaplan
+2 mins/day I think is very acceptable
I, on the other hand, think that's horrible for a lever escapement. I have watches that age that keeps time to 10 seconds a day when adjusted for wear.

I suggest you find another watchmaker.
 
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2 minutes a day is not acceptable for any watch with a Swiss lever escapement, even if it is an old vintage. But maybe the movement is in pour condition and there were parts issues.

By the way, if that is possible, I would like to see the movement and the case back of your watch!
 
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Hi @Ponte and welcome to Omega Forum.

I don't know much about lever escapements and will leave the technical recommendations to the experts, but wanted to say your watch is beautiful and I find it nice that is in your hands after being your grandfather's for such a long time.

It is a wonderful heirloom and I think it is cool that you are making use of it. Wear it in good health!

Best,

Rudi
 
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Beautiful watch. The only danger I’d see is that I’d constantly be staring at that dial! You do need to be careful of door frames, bedside table tumbles as this probably has no anti shock. Just because its almost a 100 years old, does not mean It can’t be accurate. Find a competent watchmaker.
 
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SkunkPrince SkunkPrince
I, on the other hand, think that's horrible for a lever escapement. I have watches that age that keeps time to 10 seconds a day when adjusted for wear.

I suggest you find another watchmaker.
Is there anyone you may suggest that I can safely send the watch?
 
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François Pépin François Pépin
2 minutes a day is not acceptable for any watch with a Swiss lever escapement, even if it is an old vintage. But maybe the movement is in pour condition and there were parts issues.

By the way, if that is possible, I would like to see the movement and the case back of your watch!
 
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I dont know how to open the watch case. Need any special tools?
 
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kaplan kaplan
Beautiful watch by the way, and in my opinion, running slow is more of a problem

Also download the "Lepsi" app and check magnetisation, if the watch is magnetised, it also causes erratic timing
 
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Rudi99 Rudi99
Hi @Ponte and welcome to Omega Forum.

I don't know much about lever escapements and will leave the technical recommendations to the experts, but wanted to say your watch is beautiful and I find it nice that is in your hands after being your grandfather's for such a long time.

It is a wonderful heirloom and I think it is cool that you are making use of it. Wear it in good health!

Best,

Rudi
 
Ponte
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Thank you Rudy
A beautiful piece of family history. A nice story too
 
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François Pépin François Pépin
2 minutes a day is not acceptable for any watch with a Swiss lever escapement, even if it is an old vintage. But maybe the movement is in pour condition and there were parts issues.

By the way, if that is possible, I would like to see the movement and the case back of your watch!
 
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Ponte Ponte
I dont know how to open the watch case. Need any special tools?
A sharp pen knife. Look for a groove between the mid-case and the case back, insert the blade, and gently twist.

However, I do not recommend you do that on your own but rather have someone more experienced do it for you. There are no replacement parts for this watch!
 
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Rudi99 Rudi99
Hi @Ponte and welcome to Omega Forum.

I don't know much about lever escapements and will leave the technical recommendations to the experts, but wanted to say your watch is beautiful and I find it nice that is in your hands after being your grandfather's for such a long time.

It is a wonderful heirloom and I think it is cool that you are making use of it. Wear it in good health!

Best,

Rudi
 
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And for anyone wondering why we were talking about "lever escapements", during this time period, a different escapement called "cylinder" could still be found in some less-expensive watches. I seriously doubt any watch labeled "Omega" had a cylinder, but if you find one, pass it by. They weren't great timekeepers when new, and they're usually worn out by now.
 
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Thank you Rudy
A beautiful piece of family history. A nice story too
 
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SkunkPrince SkunkPrince
A sharp pen knife. Look for a groove between the mid-case and the case back, insert the blade, and gently twist.

However, I do not recommend you do that on your own but rather have someone more experienced do it for you. There are no replacement parts for this watch!
How does it stay back together? Press fit?
 
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