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It's not only you...
We can also see the BIG smile on that watch.
Not only that, you've put a big smile on our faces too.
That watch was on the brink of death.
Awesome restoration job, Rene, Congrats.
It is encouraging too.
Would love to see some pictures of that restored movement too.
Ed
A story of omega love. First time on the omega forum I think
Hello purist friends. I started collecting vintage watches because of this particular watch: Omega 166.032 Here is where two of my favorite brands interwind: Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega. You'll see, I've attended to several JLC Master Classes, and I love t...
I think it looks very good.
An amazing recovery. I actually think that ré-dial looks pretty good. I would love to do a project like that one day. Best regards, George
Thank you for your kind words
166.032 and I apreciate it I say go for it, you will find so much satisfaction in doing it Best. René
Congratulations
I love to see this kind of "resurrection". A watch that was literally "dead" coming back. Cheers, or should I say Saludos,
Thank you for reading Nilomis
I am really amazed of the outcome, the case has no pitting because of the rust and keeps part of the original finish. I hope you enjoyed. Greetings. René
Amazing restoration. I especially like how it is storied and ...
... that texture on the dial seems to play well with the light, eh? Thanks for sharing. Ruckdee
Thanks Ruckdee
I tried to write the least boring I coul to my purist bros. The dial is something I had to deal a lot with since, as you can see by the pictures, it was damaged beyond salvation. But in the end I think it ended moderately well. Best. René P.S. I like your...
?You did well on both the post and the dial.
Yes, that is my beagle boy Drago. And here he is with his sister Bona (same litter). But we have to be apart temporarily now that Bangkok stands at risk of a major flood. They were sent away to the safety of a coastal town. I will visit them this weekend ...
Wow! They are beautiful!
Congratulations for your two beautiful beagles Ruckdee, ans I hope and pray for You and your people to get away safe of this menace. This is my american coker boy coffee, as a baby (4 monts old) and now as an adult (5 years) Well I tried but there are som...
It's not only you...
We can also see the BIG smile on that watch. Not only that, you've put a big smile on our faces too. That watch was on the brink of death. Awesome restoration job, Rene, Congrats. It is encouraging too. Would love to see some pictures of that restored mov...
Thank you Ed, you make me blush
I smile every time I see and strap it to my wrist. It was a daring job, as I wrote, but really satisfying one! I'm glad you liked it I promise to open the caseback and take some pics for you. I'll add them on this very post latter. Best. René
Thank you Rene...it was worth the wait....
A very good job done on that movement , after seeing what it was before. Superb job. Thanks for showing us. Ed
My pleasure Ed, and sorry again for the delay
You're too kind. I guess my watchmaker could have done better finding original parts in better shape, wether used or new, but what wonders me is that this beauty is working again with the least parts changed. Best. René
That's the beauty of our beloved watches.....
Externally it may bear the scars of the hard life , but it's soul will last forever, Especially when we have someone like you to take care of it. Enjoy you old war horse. Ed.
Yes! That's it Ed!
You have given my watch a name I really like! MY WAR HORSE! He he... Thank you Ed. And thanks for your kind words. I agree on what you say, they may bear scars but we love them, that's why we have them. It has happened to me several times that I find an o...
That's another great part of our hobby........
Don't know what will turn up. I wouldn't mind a battered polaris or. Red 5513 sub, either and the list goes on....... The hunt will be fun. Like Bill says " good hunting". All the best . Ed.
Tahnk you very much Hermano ;)
Yeah! That's what I intend someday, If you know about a source, please send me a PM. I've tried to get one for this beauty, as well as new day date discs (No matter if in english or french he he...) I'm glad you like it, since it's dedicated for my brothe...
Most would have given up on that piece.
But you brought it back to life and did a great job! Well done Rene!
Gracias Fernando!
It crossed my mind also... but in the end I decidet It should live well what it was denied in it's former life. It's a great watch and it's worth it I'm still amazed with it's resilience to give up. What I learned here is that once you decide to do it, an...
Wow!! What a lovely story
I used to get the urge to rescue venerable old timepieces too but I have to take my proverbial hat off to you for that restoration. Thanks for sharing Andrew
GREAT model with a big follwing on the forum !!
Hello René One item you missed but I can see in your photos that the watch looks to never have been polished ! All the edges looks sharp ! You can really see it on the bezel bevel and the brushing on the bezel ! That case style is super strong , the case ...
Thank you Bill
You're right! The case has some bumps, but keeps in great shape anyway! It looks relly sturdy. Great steel also. I love the case and lug shape, they make a "modern-classic" design of the watch I think. Also I like the size of this watch, big for it's time...
I am sure it is very rewarding...
To have restored that yourself! It must give great pride on the wrist. Congratulations!
Sure it is!
Well, to be honest I only did maybe half of the job, most had to do with disassembling and cleaning the movement piece by piece and also the case. The rest was done with little help of my watchmaker and a grumpy re-dialer. I guess it was teamwork what my ...
What a wonderful story . . .
. . . that begins and ends like a fairy tale. Thanks very much for sharing your journey with us, René. Warm greetings from California, Art
Thank you very much Art
To me it is just that: a fairy tale with my watch everyday. I hope you enjoyed reading Greetings back my friend. René
Thank you Georges
I'm in the process of uploading pictures of the movement. Have a nice week. René
Great story, Rene!
One which definitely was fueled by your passion and dedication. Great to see that the outcome is fantastic and a pleasure to wear. Enjoy, my friend, and best of luck in the never ending scavenger hunt! Fuerte abrazo, Alejandro
Thank you for your kind words Alex!
I'm glad you like it my friend. I really hope you're having a wonderful honeymoon Mis mejores deseos. Un fuerte abrazo. René
Rene, i apologise for missing this great post
i was a bit out of the loop in November and this has just been bought to my attention. its a great job, but i'd love to see inside it. you need to get a caseback remover so you can photograph the movement for us all to see. best Graham
My friend, you don't need to apologize at all
I'm glad you think it is a nice post, I would like to give you all more technical info and important specs, as well as better pics, like our good Nicolas does always A big challenge, huh? I guess I have to search and research more. THANK YOU ALL BROTHERS!...
I'm glad you like it Ludi
Besides any story this nice watch has had, now we have our own Love story, isn't it? Best regards. René