17 MOVEMENTS THAT USES THE SAME PARTS AS OMEGA CALIBER 550

As a watch maker myself, knowing how to order watch parts is highly important. But it is also important to understand that many watch movements will have their so called "Base" movement. In this video, I will discuss about Omega caliber 550 which is the base movement to 17 other Omega calibers. For example, caliber 552 is a 24 jewels version of a caliber 550. If you need to replace the balance wheel on a caliber 552 movement, you'll need to order the balance wheel of caliber 550. That is because caliber 552 does not have its own balance wheel, but uses the same balance wheel as caliber 550.
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[@fernandoAveledo]

Thanks for the Class. This type of video should be watched several times! Pause, take notes, digest the ton of info poured here and recap. Yes, I am confused now but I can watch the video again!! I own 550, 601, 56X and of course 75X and now I have the tool to see them carefully...

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Definitely! And you're very welcome. Honestly, if I had to sit down and spend an entire week, there are a ton of more info to provide on this one caliber + the 17 related to it. But I hope this video is enough to give everyone a better idea about vintage watch movement in general. Many are just based of one specific caliber to begin with. This is the same for Rolex 1500 series, 3000 series, 3500 series and so on...

[@orlandojimenezmendez4832]

Thank you so much for sharing these information, really apreciate your work and admire your passion. Take care.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Very pleased to hear that. Thank you!

[@jadedarby7290]

WOW... That was a lot information, going to watch that a couple times.. Truly appreciate your time in putting your videos together !!!

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

I didn't expect this video was going to take up so much time. A day late with the upload, but I'm glad it's done and will be a good source to used for everyone.

[@jimygallardo9491]

Great vid! Thanks a bunch! Will have to watch this one a few more times

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

haha, yes yes! You'll definitely will need to go through this one a few times! Or watch part by part.

[@classicinvestmentwatches676]

Wow! This was wonderful!

[@erico6247]

Nice information thank you!

[@bruceelliott4822]

Great video, makes sense

[@jeb-zf4un]

Love your work.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you! But you may need to watch this video a few times to absorb everything. haha

[@user-ds7pg4dp5w]

Great video!

[@ashwanigahlot380]

Very nice infomatoin

[@larryfromwisconsin9970]

552. Thanks for the information.

[@billh2726]

Thanks!

[@Archaeobeat]

Thank you for such a informative video. I love this movement family and have 552,562,564,565,750,751 as well as 601 and 613 movement and like the look accuracy and durably of them.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Anytime my friend and thank you for the comment. You got 8 out of the 17. Need to collect them all! 9 more to go! haha. I would say caliber 602 will be most challenging to come across.

[@Archaeobeat]

Thank you I my well look for the other nine in time. They are both aesthetically pleasing and historically significant which I appreciate. Keep up the great work Sao.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@Archaeobeat All the best! Gotta Catch'em all! haha

[@sil9614]

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@BobGolob]

Great video, very useful. Where did you get the Omega caliber archives?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

I got mine off a friend. They are not very common. You can try locating one from a retired watch maker that used to work on vintage omega in the past.

[@harilaospantazis2409]

Very helpful.. Damn!

[@grahamdwells]

I am looking to get my first Omega soon. Seems like a better way to spend my money than a new phone :). Is there a high-quality digital version of the document you show us there? I can find pages in Google Image search but the quality is too low to pick out the writing on the parts.

[@RelaxingSounds-ev6zz]

Hey Omega enthusiast, I was wondering if you had these books for a calibre.283 and calibre 26.5T3 ? Im restoring both and having no luck finding much on either if you could help that would be so good mate.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Already replied :)

[@VentureTalks1]

Great vid! I recently bought a vintage Omega with a 550 cal movement, would you happen to know what size the crystal is? The Ref is 14700-1-SC.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thanks. Crystal size is 296.

[@claudiouchida]

Thank you! I did not find the correct movement for stopwatch 8300 (7 jewels) could you provide this information, please. In Advance thanks a lot.

[@vladimircabanov4326]

Thanks for the vid. Could It be possible cal552 watch with a Black Dial and dauphin hands and what Is more or less price variation? Sorry for my english

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Why not? 165.002 Seamaster will come with a 552 calibre and sometimes with a black dial with dauphine hands. There are many other models, too, during the early 1960s. But the condition of the black dial is really important as well. If the dial is in poor or average condition, it's not going to make the watch any more special.

[@vladimircabanov4326]

Dial is in good condition and is solid gold (18k with a hallmark of Queen head or something like that), but It could be my first vintage Omega, so I don't understand if 1700€ Is a good price, in internet it's between 1700-2500.

[@kchappelle]

Dear Omega Enthusiast, Thanks for uploading that. It was very informative. One thing I don't get is...where does the automatic 570 movement come into play. I have 3 of them and wondering what's the story on them? It looks very much like a 550 movement. Are they interchangeable? One more thing...Where can someone get a book like the one you showed in your video? Thanks

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Hey bud, sorry for the wait. Caliber 570 appears like a caliber 550, but they are not the same caliber or from the same series. Caliber 570 is a mid size version of a 550. Their parts are not the same. These type of books are discontinued. They are original vintage parts books by caliber for watchmaker. But I believe they may appear from time to time at auction websites.

[@kchappelle]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel thanks for that. Oh, so you’re saying the 570 is physically smaller than the 550 series?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

@@kchappelle That's correct. So pretty much everything (parts) will be made smaller as well.

[@reneebarguen5850]

I am looking for a video to the 1956 omega sea master with a 500 moment

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

There are a few Seamaster that comes with a caliber 500. One for example is CK 2846

[@JohnnyRS1]

Where can i find one of these books? I’m obsessed with this stuff

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

It's weird, I replied to so many comments but it seems like KZbin has removed them! You can only buy one of these books maybe at some antique auction or off a retired watchmaker who may own one.

[@daviskaya100]

So the balance wheel and balance spring from a 601 will work to time in a 552?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

That’s correct!

[@edwinweert2232]

Hello, I am looking for some info, perhaps you can help. Is there a list mentioning all omega seamaster models with bumper movements? Where to find it? Thx in advange.

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Unfortunately, I do not think there is one. But there are not very many Seamaster models that take the bumper movement either. The few most common ones are case model: CK 2577, 2576, 2766, 2767, G6250, 2627, and 2757

[@edwinweert2232]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel thx a lot!

[@albertovielledent1053]

Does this mean that most parts are interchangeable between these movements? If I need to repair one a 563 movement for example but need to replace some parts would some parts for a 564 or 562 be the exact same ones as the 563?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

That’s correct. Many parts are based from caliber 550 and the calendar parts are based off caliber 560. And quick set parts from 563.

[@massimomandarino6341]

Thank you for the information.......I am thinking of purchasing the 1927 Omega pocket watch on your website ........do you have a storefront business or do you only shop your items.......your in Markham..... I'm in Woodbridge

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, I only deal online. Everything is to be shipped out only. If you're interested to discuss about anything on the website, please feel free to message me directly on the site email. kind regards

[@Saints-Forever]

What is your website address for online inquiry and purchase

[@cedarcanoe]

551 and 552 are the exact same movements? (Except for the adjustment yes). Same material for jewels?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

That's correct. Since one has gone through the Chronometer test, their automatic bridges will be different. But their accuracy and quality are just as great!

[@ptchan5]

Where does caliber 500 come in to the picture after 475?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

Caliber 500 is the bigger version of a caliber 470. So many of its movement parts are based on caliber 470 and even some are based on caliber 330 (bumper automatic)

[@zillsburyy1]

what is the 550 power reserve?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

It is around 50hrs. But it is recommended that you wear the watch daily for consistent good accuracy performance.

[@zillsburyy1]

is the 500 the original workhorse and is the 550 really all that better?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

500 is great, but 550 is a much better movement. Then it goes downhill from there. What this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3LViaGrgb9jmKc

[@jalc3269]

Are the cal 560 considered rare nowadays?

[@TimelessHistoryChannel]

According to record, there was only 3000 pieces made. But I think that could be an error as I have come across many 560 in the past.

[@jalc3269]

@@TimelessHistoryChannel Thank you for the info. I just acquired a Seamaster De Ville (US Collection) with that Calibre. I think its a wonderful piece.