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31 August 2018, 04:07 AM
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The Miraculous Old Watch Is Back
This is a good-time story, so hope it doesn't bother anyone if I use up some digital ink here.
 I know it's been a long time since I mentioned this, but almost 2 years ago I gave my watchmaker an old Omega that my parents gave me for a graduation. This was a K-8 private school back before the days of Middle School - and the High Schools were grades 9-12. In the past I've posted about how it has survived over 50 years. Well it isn't anything flashy - not a Seamaster or a DeVille - and the movement had bronze bushings in the auto-wind bridge that were kaput. That's what took so long. But here is the "miraculous" part...this watch was the only one not stolen in a burglary last December when I lost 4 Rolexes. (The Police recovered one of my wife's Rolexes which the RSC made "like new" and our daughter now has a special memento of her Mom). The search for the others continues but that's another story for another time... Why did this "miraculous” Omega survive? Because it was in my watchmaker's safe awaiting parts.  A short detour now - my watchmaker couldn't find replacement bushings since Omega/Swatch has stopped making them. Although he has a parts account with them, they had no other replacements either. So he was going to press them out and perhaps drill the use properly sized jewels as replacements. In the meantime, my Dad's old Omega Seamaster was needing a full restoration so I could surprise my brother at a June family reunion at Ft. Myers Beach. It also needed parts. SO I hopped to it and bought a donor movement in the same caliber as my Dad's watch. Saved some money that way. The project got finished using a few parts from the donor movement and was an amazing surprise at a family dinner on the waterfront. Today, my watchmaker texted me and my watch was ready...here's the great irony - the auto-wind bridge from the donor movement (the one that provided some parts for my Dad's Omega) also fit my perished auto-wind bridge along with a pinion that had been bent over time. Result: Avoided many hours of pressing, drilling, jewel placement, etc. So it's 75% original with a small transplant  And saved $$$ for the pinion by using the compatible one from that donor, too...Now the "Miraculous Old Watch" is back and hope it's charmed life continues many more years - keeping good time, too! 
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31 August 2018, 04:15 AM
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31 August 2018, 04:15 AM
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Wow that's nice!
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31 August 2018, 04:25 AM
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Fantastic! Congrats
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31 August 2018, 04:27 AM
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Cool story and pictures! The result looks great
And I see one of my favourite parts, the infamous Omega pizza slice bridge!!! One of my old Omega's has it as well 
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31 August 2018, 04:33 AM
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Thanks guys.
I should also give props to my watchmaker - Gary Wilson. He’s AWCI Certified CMW21 - a Master for sure - without whose dogged determination this wouldn’t have been possible. His contacts with Omega came along with his certifications by them. He mentioned that their testing is some of the most derailed of any brand. Although he doesn’t focus on Vintage he did these two great projects for me. He’s also Rolex certified with a parts account. He’s done over 10 for me - Subs, DJs, Daytona’s, GMTs - and checks every incoming for authenticity and originality. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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31 August 2018, 04:34 AM
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Yep Bas - that’s the one but mine was the lesser 550 caliber. Bad focus on the pic but your Young sharp eyes caught it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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31 August 2018, 04:37 AM
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Congrats,Paul!
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31 August 2018, 04:37 AM
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That's a nice story!!
how about growing watch stem cells?
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31 August 2018, 05:25 AM
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Great idea. I’ll get right on that For very old antique movements - watches, clocks, etc. I think 3-D printing has a future it they can begin to print in steel worthy of a movement. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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31 August 2018, 06:02 AM
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Great post - I remember well following the unfortunate events of last year. Pleased this one was away safe at the time. It’s a real looker for sure !
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31 August 2018, 06:02 AM
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Great story and great watch. Enjoy!
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31 August 2018, 06:59 AM
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Well worth the effort!
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31 August 2018, 07:51 AM
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Nice story getting that awesome oldie O back on the road again!
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31 August 2018, 08:59 AM
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Great story. Thanks for sharing.
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31 August 2018, 09:10 AM
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Watch looks great
Big fan of the beads of rice, too.
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31 August 2018, 09:12 AM
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That is a great story!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
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31 August 2018, 09:23 AM
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Great story, I hope it does well for many more years!
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31 August 2018, 09:55 AM
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Looks Great Paul , enjoy !
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31 August 2018, 10:08 AM
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Thanks - it’s a NOS Omega bracelet - I put it on 5 years ago during its last overhaul. And the endlinks needed grinding to match - which Gary polished to perfection to match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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31 August 2018, 10:10 AM
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Thanks - I like your user ID pic - looks familiar I wear mine a little tilted Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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Thanks everyone - I’ve missed wearing it for almost 2 years now and it’ll prolly get more wrist time than the Rolexes I’ve recently acquired. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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31 August 2018, 10:18 AM
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Beautiful omega! Great story too
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31 August 2018, 10:29 AM
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I remember the thread when your watches were stolen...what a great feeling it must be to have your Omega back!
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31 August 2018, 10:32 AM
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Love everything about this.
Especially the watch.
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31 August 2018, 10:33 AM
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Fanstory story Paul, I’m very happy for you!
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31 August 2018, 11:52 AM
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Great watch with a better story!!!!
I just got my 40’s Chrono back not long ago and it works wonderfully. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro |
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31 August 2018, 12:06 PM
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Congratulations. Happy for you!
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31 August 2018, 12:51 PM
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Congratulations. Beautiful watch and even better sentiment.
Maybe the world wants that to be your one and only watch :sacrilege here I’m sure: Good luck |
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