Pocket Watch Movement

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That’s decent. Probably a 565 movement in there. I have one on my bench now, awaiting reassembly. For a Seamaster 300.

The auto winding is a little weird, but it’s a solid movement. Set the date by pulling the crown and pushing it back in? That’d confirm it.
 

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Basically you match it to photos.

You get the exact year from the serial- you can email Omega and they’ll let you know about it (probably charge for it)

What parts do you need? It should go to a competent watchmaker for an overhaul. Omega has locked up their parts like Rolex did.

I didn’t make it into work today since the two hour starte swap took 12… it’s probably on my desk.
 

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Basically you match it to photos.

You get the exact year from the serial- you can email Omega and they’ll let you know about it (probably charge for it)

What parts do you need? It should go to a competent watchmaker for an overhaul. Omega has locked up their parts like Rolex did.

I didn’t make it into work today since the two hour starte swap took 12… it’s probably on my desk.

It needs a crystal, cleaning, a new band, polish

I cant get the back off so serial number is ????
 

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Serial is on the movement. Don’t try to take the back off without the right tool, or it’ll be damaged.

Post some pictures and I’ll try to help ID it.
 

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You guys have inspired me to fix my Grandfather's 1962 gold Hamilton Automatic and my old Timex Atlantis 100. Both have Speidel bands. Need batteries for the Timex and a band pin for the Hamilton. The Hamilton fired right up after sitting for 10 years.
Jim, can you recommend me a good band pin please with a link.
 

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Basically you match it to photos.

You get the exact year from the serial- you can email Omega and they’ll let you know about it (probably charge for it)

What parts do you need? It should go to a competent watchmaker for an overhaul. Omega has locked up their parts like Rolex did.

I didn’t make it into work today since the two hour starte swap took 12… it’s probably on my desk.

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Constellations have higher grade movements.

That’s a nice one.

Perry’s Geneve is well worth restoring as well. Crystal may polish out, but a replacement shouldn’t be difficult for a watchmaker with a parts account.

I get spring bars from eBay seller wholesaleoutlet990. They are decent quality and inexpensive. Just need the lug width, which I think is 18mm on both the constellation and the geneve.
 

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Just located a reputable Jeweler here in town. I'm dropping the Omega off to see what can be done with it. Then I can trade it off for the Hamilton Railroad watch I been wanting. Ultimately the grandson will get it to go with the old Locomotive I built for him.
 

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Just located a reputable Jeweler here in town. I'm dropping the Omega off to see what can be done with it. Then I can trade it off for the Hamilton Railroad watch I been wanting. Ultimately the grandson will get it to go with the old Locomotive I built for him.
And now you will be "Omega 007 Sniffer" as well as WOPL.
 
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