Omega Seamaster 30 Caliber 286 Restoration
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Omega Seamaster 30 Caliber 286 Restoration

By bimbeano · Jan 19, 2010 · 33 replies
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Bimbeano shares the exciting restoration journey of his Omega Seamaster 30, acquired in a 'beaten' state and brought back to life by a skilled watchmaker. This post beautifully illustrates the transformative power of expert service and the joy collectors find in preserving vintage timepieces, highlighting the value of community connections in the watch world.

Dear fellow Purists. A couple of months ago i was lucky enough to buy a nice (beaten) Seamaster 30 for a small price. My eagle-eyes smile told me this was a nice piece so i took it back home.




As you can see it has seen some rough time since its birth back in 1963. I gave the watch to our dear Graham who happens to know an excellent watchmaker and this very morning i received my beloved first Omega in the mailbox.




Doesn't this dial look cool? And the Omega-logo on the new plexi confirms it's not a fake (the plexi that is smile ..).




The case got a polish, the 286 calibre a full service and a new plexi completes the story.




Many thanks to Graham and his watchmaker (I'll send you the money Graham as soon as my wife gives me back my VISA smile ...), they did a fantastic job.




A wristshot to end my post on my new old watch.




Oh, right .. i received another watch last monday ... this picture probably says enough .... smile ... to be continued .... .. Cheers from Le Bim

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chaser579
Jan 19, 2010

and ready for a moonwalk! The SM 30 is a very nice watch, and great pics! Thanks for a blast from the past, coolness... =:^D

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G99
Jan 19, 2010

for anyone reading this from UK or EU, my watchmaker is very very good as you can see and very cheap. pm me if you want his email. i love the Buzz toy although its technically incorrect. Buzz didnt wear a speedy on the moon, he gave his to Neil to wear as Neils was in the module. ever pedantic Graham

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bimbeano
Jan 19, 2010

... Buzz was having a drink at my place and whenever he comes to my place he wears the Speedy ... .

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grigo
Jan 19, 2010

Very very nice. Now I haven't ever thought of it, nor identified a watch that I would want to restore, but it seems like a lovely idea. Best regards, George

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bimbeano
Jan 19, 2010

a watch like this Seamaster was indeed a good idea ... not so for most vintage watches . I can say i have a brandnew old watchnow Cheers, Fiip

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anaesdoc
Jan 19, 2010

On your wrist shot pic, the dial´s colour is really beautiful - as the whole restored "oldtimer"! Congrats on your hunt, bimbeano! anaesdoc P. S. Greetings from my Seamaster De Ville (purchased for a respectable amount of money ), which came in a very good condition, too (considering she´s from 1965).

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