Omega Genève Caliber 565 Restoration Project

Jocke - Bad Santa's "tiny project" showcases a remarkable transformation of a heavily worn Omega Genève, bringing it back to life through meticulous restoration. This post serves as an excellent visual guide for collectors interested in the intricate process of watch repair and the satisfaction of reviving a vintage timepiece.

It starts with I got this one.

This watch have lives a hard life.

The back looks a little better.

Omega original.

Caliber 565.

I guess a service will not hurt the movement.

So let the work begin.

All parts will be pulled off one by one.

So now will all parts go to the ultrasonic.

Now the fun will begin with the new parts where the movement will be.

Not bad with a factory fresh complete case

Luminova in all it's glory.

So now it's time to put things together.

Black datewheel, not bad.

Now it start looks good.

Time for the hands.

Mmm, nice.

So now the movement it's prepared for the case.

Now only the rotor be missing.

There we go.

The Omega logo is visible at the doomed crystal.

The factory fresch bracelet.

The final result.

A big thank to Tony that have put this project together.