I recently purchased this oldie Goldie; the date only advances when I pull out the crown all the way. Anyone familiar with the watch and movement or potential issue? TIA!!!




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Not 100% sure, but it sounds like a quick date set...

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It's a cal. 750 Seamaster, the quick set date obviously works

Reference 168.032, too.

https://omegaforums.net/threads/ome...or-set-in-great-condition-14k-on-steel.41028/

 

I'm quite certain that only the date is quick-set by pulling the crown out repeatedly, all the way. The day has to be changed by advancing the time until the correct day appears, set the watch to time, then repeatedly pulling the crown out all the way until the correct day appears. Probably caliber 750.

ConElPueblo beat me to it!

 

That's what I thought but I'm used to my Rolex 1803 on which the date auto advances; here only the Day is tied to the hours and the quick set function needs to be used daily to advance the date. Also it's not a sparkle dial. I'd seen the linked thread but I didn't realize the date needs to be advanced manually each day (that's the only way to advance the date). Thanks for the inputs all.

 

Date should advance automatically, your watch is broken.

 

Thanks, broken is relative as it keeps great time. Looks like either a service or return are my options. Any recommendations?? Cost to date is $500. Thanks!!!

 

I think he's pulling your leg. There are several Omega calibers that set the date that way. I wore a Seamaster cal 613 today that sets that way.

I own a cal 750 day/date like yours that sets that way.

I'm not a fan of these because I'll forget pulling the crown out advances the date when I go to set the time and WHAM! suddenly I'm a day ahead and my OCD kicks in and I have to pull that fricking thing out 30 more times before I can cram the OCD back in it's little box...

 

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I'm not a fan of these because I'll forget pulling the crown out advances the date when I go to set the time and WHAM! suddenly I'm a day ahead and my OCD kicks in and I have to pull that fricking thing out 30 more times before I can cram the OCD back in it's little box...[/QUOTE]

Same thing with my 564 Connies - Especially the hidden crowns - Drives me mad
Easy fix
I put it back and wear it the next day instead

 

I would return it. Service cost would be at least $300, so for $800 you could find something better, unless you really like this one and it is 18k gold).

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I think only the bezel is gold, i.e., two tone - is that correct?

 

Definitely gold filled; I initiated a return on ebay. We are certain the date should automatically advance. Correct?

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Yes

 

The seller is trying to fight the return saying that the watch only advances the date by manual adjustment; any reference other than this thread that I can point to?

 

Really quite ridiculous
It would be strange innovation indeed for Omega to put a manually advancing date in their watches
The quickset date is a 'known issue'

This link might help to explain the problem to the seller - best of luck
(Dr Roland Rannft is something of an accepted authority on watch movements)

http://forums.watchuseek.com/f11/om...question-479487.html#/topics/479487?_k=e6ql2x

 

Great, thanks!!!

 

If you used Paypal to buy it, I wouldn't bother discussing it any further with the seller but just open a Paypal case.

 

I was following the ebay path; ended up opening a case with ebay who decided in my favor. I used this thread and the referenced watchuseek thread above as evidence. It was decided in my favor. The return goes out tomorrow. Thanks all for your help.

 

jolly good

better luck next time you make a purchase

 

You wouldn't be British by any chance? I really appreciate your help.

Thanks all for your help!!!

Seems like this movement might be a good one to stay away from given the problems I've encountered.