An Omega From 1964 - Just Had To Have One

[WillFly]

Well, I blame you Omega owners on this forum! It's all your fault. I was bitten with the bug, spotted a nice plain one from 1964 on the devilish Bay, made an offer - and bingo! Offer accepted. Better pics when I get it. Meanwhile...

 

 

[Mark]

Outstanding. Same movement as mine. Be careful, this may become your favourite watch :D

You will most likely need a crown for it but those are reasonable.

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[Geo]

Like Mark, I do like my Omegas. The clean classic looks are timeless...........enjoy!

[autowind]

Classic Omega quality and style,  people will still want one in a hundred years time.

[WillFly]

Outstanding. Same movement as mine. Be careful, this may become your favourite watch :D

You will most likely need a crown for it but those are reasonable.

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There are several crowns on the Cousins site, divided into: dustproof, hermetic and other categories - in various sizes. Which would be correct style, size and tap size for this calibre?

[Mark]

Cousins reference is 32003SX (9 x Ø4.00mm x 2.00mm GP) and FYI the glass is PN1048 :)

[WillFly]

Cheers Mark - many thanks!

[Mark]

Cheers Mark - many thanks!

 

No problem ;)

[Geo]

Had a wee search while having a cup of tea!

Genuine Omega Crown Yellow Bestfit 8100/1051

Hopefully Mark can confirm.

[WillFly]

The Omega arrived this morning - very nice indeed - and, as guessed, the crown is very worn so will be replaced. The movement's running beautifully. The case back and crystal are in excellent nick, but the plating on the bezel is very worn in parts. At some stage I shall get it replated.

 

Incidentally, I've had case finishing done for me by this chap - Adam Phillips - and can highly recommend him. The Omega will go to him in time.

 

http://www.watchcaseworks.co.uk/home

 

 

Edited April 5, 2014 by WillFly

[Mark]

That's an extremely good resource Will - I never knew about Adam.

Thanks for sharing :)

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[WillFly]

The stem on the Omega was weak and needed replacing, so one is on order from Cousins while the watch parts take a refreshing bath...