Nice, is there any specific info about the watch on the Chronometer Certificate ? Movement number, case number (0090 ?) accuracy, etc... ?
Thank you for the additional information.
Didn't think that the service would be that expensive!
But also understandable as Omega doesn't provide the service anymore.
I was actually thinking that would it be better just to leave all the knocks and nicks untouched. After all they were made by my dad...
Need to give it some thought and decide before getting it serviced.
The leather band might be a good idea. Then it wouldn't be as in-your-face. On the other hand I might want to wear it the same way as my dad did.
Here are the papers that I came with the watch.
There's the original receipt, the guarantee with the sellers, buyers and watches information, and the watches chronometer certificate with the movement number.
It also came with the original price hang tag with the price of 29000 Finnish Marks!
Nice, is there any specific info about the watch on the Chronometer Certificate ? Movement number, case number (0090 ?) accuracy, etc... ?
Really sorry for your loss EL. What a spectacular watch. I love the stardust dials. Leave the wear marks though! They're your dad's history
Here is what someone is asking for one.
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Omega-Megaqu...ATCHING_ACTIVE
Firstly, sorry to hear about your loss EJL. I love threads like this though as they remind me of why I love watches, from my fathers love of watches. My dad never had any expensive watches, but I have one of his dress watches, and my son has one of his old Seiko daily wears; every time you put it on, it brings fond memories, and money can't buy that. Sounds like a wee trip to London is needed EJL
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OK, this may well be a stupid question; if the OP has never seen it running, why does it need a service and not just a fresh battery? Is there a recommended service interval for this movement?
Well he won't know that until he puts a battery in. He should put one in and see how it works. if it runs well and does not eat the battery in much less than the expected time I can't see what is to be gained by a service except a big bill. If he wanted it refurbished it might make more sense but apparently he doesn't.
Mitch
I just opened the watch!
Just wanted to check if there's battery inside.
And there was a battery there...
Luckily the battery seems to be fine. No damage or anything.
I did notice that the seal is some sort of tar-like substance. Should it be like that or has the 35+ years done something to the seals?
Yes, the seal going like that is common on very old Omega gaskets. Good news about the battery being intact.
Cheers..
Jase
Don't scrub the gasket now, just take a toothpick and try to gather it going horizontally on it, placing the toothpick flat and to try to shave it off. There is no other way to clean it off, unless using chemicals. But best to clean the caseback, very carefully to clean the inside edge on the case and put everything back. Movement might be fine the sticky gasket for sure won't do any good if it goes around the gears.
According to Ranfft (link) the battery was #354. You won't get one of those but, according to this page, link, there are modern equivalents.
I'd PM dickstar1977 or another owner to find out which one is best to use. And for some advice on how best to preserve the gasket.
Following the link for the #354 equivalent on the battery site, brings up:
301/386 (SR43SW)
Mercury cells of the same dimension as this 301/386 or SR43SW are no longer manufactured because of their toxicity and environmental unfriendliness. Although the electrical properties are slightly different, if your requirement is to replace an MR43 or 354, you have little option but to try a 301/386 or SR43SWin its place For more information, find out about mercury replacement batteries.
I'm sure others will be along with some advice shortly...
Here's the battery.
Perhaps its worth a call to STS to see if they can supply the gasket.
Here is mine
So.......... battery: 386
Seal: there is a magic trick with these seals, I don't know if they sell there where you are hit baking soda wipes by duzzit removes liquified seals instantly and without mess! Believe you me I told the head of service at omega and guess what they use now!!!!
Movement looks clean and acid free so fingers crossed she fires right up with a new battery
DO NOT let that liquified rubber get on the movement
Ive got 386 batteries running in my 8 Megaquartz F2.4Mhz's
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Condolences on your loss. Love the dial on this watch and the red date wheel really makes the whole thing pop.
It's a beauty - never sell
Mozza
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Probably the coolest watch I've seen. Absolutely stunning.
Agreed use a 344, its the modern equivalent.
The watch will run fine on a SO battery and should need no adjustment to do so.
If you do decide to remove the old seal, please be very careful not to let even a tiny amount into the movement.
Just one little peice of debris in the very delicate motor could be catastrophic.
I did used to service these, but as others have mentioned, spares are hard to find ( Tony probably has snaffled them all ) and are very expensive if you are lucky enough to find them...making it just not viable anymore...
oh....and to echo everyone else...very nice indeed.
First of all sorry to hear about you father passing
Secondly what a watch, absolutely stunning, clearly a man with great taste. I hope you wear it regularly and feel closer to him because of it.
I've had a couple of MQ and IMO much more comfortable on a leather strap, plus it tones the watch down perfectly, highlighting that dial.
I am sorry for your loss. As for the watch, what you have there is my dream watch.
The marks are part of its history in my view but it would be lovely to see it up and running of course.
And here’s an update!
The watch has now been serviced by STS and I’m over the moon right now.
And in all honesty as I was having a beer and admiring the watch gleaming in the sun I got a little teary-eyed. To me this is so much more than just another watch. It’s the same watch that was on my dads wrist 40 years ago.
I want to thank Kash for helping me with the logistics of the service. I just couldn’t send the watch with a courier service as any amount of money couldn’t compensate the lost of the watch.
Kash helped me to get the watch to STS and now back to my wrist and I couldn’t be more grateful for his help.
Also the STS were wonderful and can recommend them wholeheartedly.
And here’s the photo of a watch that almost made a grown man cry in public.
Great job and lovely watch...... wear and enjoy
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Truly special watch in all aspects, well done and enjoy the memories.
Absolutely stunning watch and I’m very happy for you that it’s working as it should be.
Enjoy it!
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Beautiful piece. Thanks for posting.
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