60's Omega stopwatch.

[hornetster]

Have 'about' a 60's Omega stopwatch, hasn't been used for 50 years, probably, perfect condition, but "over-wound", just wondering if it is worth repairing/getting it repaired.

1st question - how does the case come apart!

Thanks, John.

[nickelsilver]

These watches are a bit more complex than an ordinary watch. Definitely worth repairing, definitely 10000% not a watch to work on as your first repair.

 

Don't mean to sound condescending but if you can't open the case (99.9% sure it's a snap back and probably bezel), don't mess with the guts.

 

If you want to learn to repair watches, scrounge through the million threads here. If that seems boring, watch repair isn't for you- take it to a pro.

[Neverenoughwatches]

The biggest danger here for a beginner is that overwound spring. Technically not overwound, as a spring cant be overwound, only wound up so tight that something might break. It is fully wound but unable to release its energy due to dried lubrication or malfunction. Try pushing the start button and then giving it a little shake to see if it will tick.

[hornetster]

3 hours ago, nickelsilver said:

Don't mean to sound condescending but if you can't open the case (99.9% sure it's a snap back and probably bezel), don't mess with the guts.

That's fine - totally understand!

Any way to get something working, that seems to be "over wound"? 

 

[clockboy]

Welcome to the forum John, enjoy.. A Omega stop watch could well be worth restoring although times ( sorry for the pun) have moved on. Digital technology is now what’s used in sport see pic (cost  £15).  I would absolutely not touch a quality moment without experience. 
 

[Neverenoughwatches]

1 hour ago, hornetster said:

That's fine - totally understand!

Any way to get something working, that seems to be "over wound"? 

yeah but....... technically it's not overwound

[watchweasol]

Hi. In your case all the advise is sterling. Do NOT mess with it. “ overwound “ is a misnomer. What has happened most likley is the oil has dried up either in the movement or the spring so when it was wound up it stuck, hence the wrong term. Overwound.  It needs a good service by a professional.

[hornetster]

OK, have a quote for $AU220 for a full service....

Does that sound reasonable?

Is it worth that??

Thanks.