We receive a huge spectrum of watches through our stores in Lewes and Uckfield, as well as through our postal repairs service. The postal service is fully insured and completely free – Using this we accept repairs from all around the UK. One such repair involved fully servicing and repairing a vintage Omega Seamaster.
The Omega Seamaster has been perhaps the most notable Omega model since its introduction in 1948 and was stylistically at least somewhat based on designs made for the Royal Navy towards the end of the war. Originally one of the key features of the watch was a rubber o-ring gasket designed to provide water resistance – a feature which at the time was not as common as it is now.
The Omega Seamaster belonging to our client is a model dating from the early 60s. It has a stainless steel, three part case and the movement is an Omega calibre 501 – a great quality, vintage automatic movement.
On arrival in the workshop this watch was not working. Upon inspection there was water damage noted, so alongside a full service and new mainspring, we replaced a number of other components. During a full service we completely disassemble the movement and run it through our specialist watch movement cleaning machine. We also run the case and bracelet through a separate ultrasonic cleaner. After cleaning, the movement is carefully reassembled and oiled, before being adjusted and tested.
The water ingress had also caused damage to the dial. We partner with a fantastic dial restorer and we are able to restore a huge variety of watch dials. The damaged dial is completely stripped back, before the appropriate colour and finish are reapplied. Any dial furniture such as batons are also fully cleaned and restored. The end result is a dial which looks absolutely fantastic.
Once the dial is refitted to the movement, the entire watch is then cased up. Once everything is back together we are able to test the watch using our specialist automatic watch testing machine. This simulates the movement of the watch on your wrist and allows us to confirm the automatic winding mechanism is operating correctly, as well as to confirm the timekeeping is within acceptable tolerances for the movement calibre.
Do you have an Omega Seamaster in need of repair? From vintage to modern pieces, we are able to help. Thanks to our fully insured, freepost watch repairs service we are able to accept watches from all around the UK. We also accept repairs through our two stores in Lewes and Uckfield, Sussex. Our business is long established and we are Business Partners of the British Horological Institute, as well as holders of a coveted Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award. You can be confident when dealing with us.
Yours sincerely
David Clark PJDip PJGemDip CertGA
Managing Director