We’ve had a number of Omega Seamaster watches in to the workshop recently. They come in all sorts of sizes and variations. This one is a bit special – it’s the America’s Cup version. This is a limited edition Seamaster and has limited edition engraving on the case, the America’s Cup branding on the dial, plus a white gold bezel. This watch is one we’re adding to our pre-owned watch collection, so it is available to purchase at the time of writing!
As with all of our pre-owned watches, we give them a thorough once over. So this watch received a full service plus a clean and polish of the case and bracelet.
This model is powered by the Omega 1120 automatic movement – a 23 jewel enhanced version of the excellent ETA 2892-A2 movement. During disassembly we noticed a relatively unusual part in need of replacement – The dial side jewel for the barrel arbor was broken. Perhaps the watch had received a shock at some point in its history, and the shock was enough to break the jewel.
To replace the jewel we first needed to remove the broken one. After the rest of the movement is disassembled, we use a specialist jewelling tool to press out the old jewel. As you can see in the images, it comes out in a number of pieces. We had a replacement jewel in stock, so it’s then a case of using the jewelling press to fit the new jewel. Care must be taken to ensure the jewel is pressed in to just the right position – avoiding both too much or too little end shake.
The movement parts are cleaned in a specialist watch movement cleaning machine before reassembly and re-oiling. The dial and hands can then be refitted.
Separately the case and bracelet are disassembled and given a clean and refinish. We always take each polishing/refinishing job on a case-by-case basis, taking care not to compromise the shape of the case by over-polishing. After the case and bracelet are thoroughly clean everything is refitted back together before the watch is checked for timekeeping and water resistance. The complete watch is then tested before it goes in the shop window.
We have a fantastic range of pre-owned watches – do get in touch if you’re on the lookout for something special. Omega, Rolex, Tag Heuer – we carry a range of top brands in our pre-owned collection.
Do you have an watch in need of repair? Get in contact with us to see how we can help. We are able to repair almost any Omega watch and we offer a comprehensive watch repair service. We cater to clients all around the UK thanks to our fully insured freepost watch repairs service. You can also bring watches in to our showrooms based in Lewes and Uckfield, Sussex. As Business Partners of the British Horological Institute and a Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award accredited business, you can be confident when dealing with us.
Yours sincerely
David Clark PJDip PJGemDip CertGA
Managing Director