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f300
I have never had a tuning fork watch, and was curious. This is an Omega f300 Day-Date Chronometer, Ref.198.020 in gold-plated case powered by Calibre 1260, circa early 1970s. Looks to be in nice physical condition for its age. Gold plating is for the most part intact. It was just serviced so hopefully will be trouble free for a while! So far running spot on after a few days in transit to me.
Would love to hear others’ experiences with similar watches and movements?
I have a few "hummers"
By and large they work fine, although I have had most of them serviced once after they gradually coasted to a stop after 10-15 years of running without issues.
Bulova and Omega similar but not the same.
Pendant watch
Bulova and Omega similar but not the same.
Pendant watch
I've got the book
and the servicing microscope... which I don't know how to use (and without parts, what's the point?)
Cazalea
PS Accuquartz NOT the same movement
Same engineer, different movements.
Max Hetzel was the engineer on both the Accutron movement and the Swisstronic movement the later of which developed out of his work at Bulova. https://electricwatchprototypes.com/max-hetzel/
Here’s a pic of my beloved N1 Spaceview
The link is to a very short, concise history. There is much more if you're so inclined to snoop around.
Here’s a pic of my beloved N1 Spaceview
Yeah. That might be right. They're just not that large. Mine is like 34mm.
The 314 reissue is larger...39mm.
from the Accutron web site:
Spaceview 314 has a 39mm grade 5 titanium case with straight lugs and a crown at 4 o’clock
from the Accutron web site:
Spaceview 314 has a 39mm grade 5 titanium case with straight lugs and a crown at 4 o’clock