Restoration of a Vintage Omega Seamaster Cosmic Watch - Caliber 752

This time i´am restoring an Omega Seamaster Cosmic.
It´s powered by the famous Omega 752 automatic movement. A nice
and robust in-house-movement, red-golden colored and equipped
with a swan-neck fine adjustment. It beats at 19800bph and
the lift angle of the balance is at 49°.
The referencenumber of this Omega is 166.036 and after some
investigations, i believe it´s from 1967.
The movement works... at least for some seconds after shaking
or winding it up by hand. The crystal has many scratches and the case
has some bumps and marks. The crown is not original and the old
strap is not only ugly but also in a bad condition.
This watch has a monocoque-case, so i need to take out the
movement to the front after removing the crystal. I don´t have the
original Omega "Tool 107", but a common crystal-remover gets
the job done by ease as well.
Even with the dial and hands removed, the movement stops
after a few seconds. I need to disassemble the whole movement,
clean all the parts and re-assemble it with some fresh oil.
Lucky me, the movement is working great again. The amplitude
is at 230° - exactly what it should be and the accuracy
of +3 seconds per day is not bad for a watch more than 50 years old.
The acrylic glass is a genuine Omega. It has the Omega-Logo
engraved on the center. The scratches can be polished away and only
one or two small bumps are left. The case needs to be polished very
carefully, i don´t want to erase the sunburst-finish on the top.
Dial and hands are cleaned up and the watch can be assembled again.
Finally the watch gets an original crown and a new strap
that matches the color of the dial.
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[@angelos6817]

I have a few 1960s Omega and love them. I knew the movements were beautiful but didn't realise how nicely finished they are up close.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

They are really nice finished and also of an outstanding quality. Even after 60 years, they are keeping time well 😉

[@chazzcombs]

That watch has been well loved throughout its life and shows the wear from it. That movement is stunning - and hidden behind a solid case back.

[@user-vv4kc3cq6t]

My personal belief is that you are a very talented person and have a strong memory. Just focusing on these very small pieces. It amazes how you can return them to their places without the slightest mistake.

[@snoepsen2750]

7:42 The beat of the music starts at the exact same moment the heartbeat of the watch does. Perfect

[@MrSkoobii666]

i was wanting to see u wind that spring back into it's housing.. very relaxing to watch, I love watching things get restored.

[@briankavanagh7191]

Mathew, go to 9:14 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIesZKiZndGnpZo

[@MrSkoobii666]

@@briankavanagh7191 thanks, this was actually the fist watch repairs vid i had seen, i've since watched quite a few and have seen the little tool, and how it's done.

[@gshockbabe614]

I love watching this guy at work.And I must say,that this is the prettiest looking movement I have seen in a long time!

[@markjones9558]

Beautiful looking watch. Wonderful to watch you work on and repair such a fantastic looking watch. Thanks.

[@mauricefaulkner455]

Great to see an Artisan at work, I would love that watch, a beautiful work of art.

[@davehole643]

taking it apart is really impressive but actually making it from raw materials is on a level way way above...total respect to both

[@criptococo3172]

I’m impressed for the technical clean work without doubts or fails in the procedures, the technician do the ensemble fast & fury and the result is high quality restoration. Beautiful work !!

[@rebshannonling]

I find it amazing you mastered the movements of so many different types of watches. Bravo.

[@tekoppentekoppen761]

They all are based on the same components.

[@gcsd6158]

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[@deonnel1410]

Nice to see my favorite watch brand being brought back to life...

[@Daavi85]

It's therapeutic watching you work and going through the process.

[@Watcheyes]

No talk, just metallic sounds etc, this is why your videos are great and in the end some epic music!

[@iainsutherland1113]

Another great vid ! Seeing the rebuild of the mechanism as it comes back to life again is amazing to watch. It almost gives the sense that it’s a living thing. Great stuff.

[@fwfindawan1481]

If that watch could say a thing It would say "thank you very much"

[@chadwyer7818]

Used to buy watches at thrift stores and try to fix them didn't have the tools that you have that would of helped ! Still couldn't put it back together like you do ! You are truly amazing

[@carlosmaldonado6200]

Really nice work, not over restored and still has some original character.

[@wolfurystryxx5878]

Your videos are so relaxing. I “unwind” with them every day. 😬🇺🇸

[@glenh4971]

The watch movement is beautiful. I can understand the allure of the old Omega Sea Master wrist watches. Just gorgeous. Good work!!

[@graemearenz5739]

I love your videos. I can watch you work for hours on end. You are truly one skilled artisan.

[@michaelwearne3041]

Lovely to watch this man at work. The watches are beautiful machines. It’s great that he doesn’t speak. Very Zen.

[@Martin-pb7ts]

Always great to see old beaten watches being given a second life.

[@chiragnk602]

The way each of those screws shine even after all these years. Looks damn good.

[@bobogigio9072]

I can't stop "watching" these! LOL! Seriously, these are very satisfying to watch.

[@robertdouglas9345]

I am simply in awe! Helps explain my love for mechanical watches!

[@Sydneywide1]

You are very talented great work.

[@sodorflubbs5000]

Even in modern watches there’s something beautiful about the movement. It’s strange that you only realise this when you see one dismantled I’m also amazed how you remember where everything goes. It’s astounding.

[@asvarien]

I love clockworks, it's amazing the power for the whole mechanism comes from a thin ribbon of coiled metal. It's also amazing how it keeps time with a simple balance wheel and harmonic resonance.

[@asvarien]

It's not clear he does it all from memory. Probably a mix of memory, experience, detailed notes, manuals and charts or watching his own video of the disassembly.

[@sodorflubbs5000]

Not Dave You may be right. But however he does it, I still find it amazing

[@jatco84]

Very cool looking watch. Great work on restoring it back to its glory... Kudos.

[@TheEndtime60]

Your videos are are very therapeutic! And of the utmost quality! I really enjoy watching them

[@vincentcatena8416]

How is it even possible to remember where each piece goes??? OMG amazing

[@aulupinar]

Vincent Catenait is possible with dedicated life mate ☺️

[@nlq7844]

aulupinar practice or watching the video in reverse

[@aulupinar]

ǝɔᴉnɾǝlʇǝǝq 😂

[@Twotube258]

Every Watch is built kind of similar. This is a very simple watch without much complications. So as a Watchmaker you know what job each part have and you find it's place. It doesn't mater if it is an Omega, ETA, or a Seiko. Sure there are always special parts within eatch movment but when you know the mechanic you find it's place. Its like a car engine. The transmission comes allways after the engine or the brakes are mostly lokated on the Wheels. Even if the Breakpads are different in Form

[@traviswalker8933]

He might've taken lots of photos of the assembled movement and the disassembly process.

[@lskovly]

This is not work, this is art!!

[@timhuang9430]

High technical tutorials and great video are rather rare in YT. , thanks so much 👍👍

[@polduseri909]

Love watching watches, but love more fixing it, and you did an amazing job with that piece of jewelry. Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@matityahubenavraham2970]

I love your videos and I also fix watches in my free time I learned a lot from you calmness and precision thank you❤️

[@HeisenbergDegg]

Контент превосходный!!! Качество работ вне конкуренции!!! Пересмотрел весь материал, т.к. интересна тема реставрации, но сам никак не решусь из-за отсутствия наставника

[@luigicainPR]

Simply mesmerizing to watch! Amazing work! 👍🏻

[@SilvianHiemesch]

Such beautiful movements without a glass back should be illegal :(

[@traviswalker8933]

It's a vintage model. Glass backs were not a thing back then.

[@Jeff-xo4uz]

@@traviswalker8933 that's not true, dudley pocket watches had display case backs.

[@traviswalker8933]

@@Jeff-xo4uz I'm talking about wrist watches.

[@michaelpage2151]

absolutely!

[@nickjanssens]

A wearer of Omega for 30 years, had my Seamaster cosmetically worked on last year, my watchmaker did a great job, I would say you are as good or better, great watchable video.

[@davidroland6431]

Very good job!!! And of course very good watch. I didn't see an omega without case back. Thanks!!!

[@alejandrongayawen4643]

I suggest this guy to put their price ranges earlier in the vid. Not that it matters but it helps so when we watch it, we better understand how and why is he so careful and professional in doing his stuff

[@frankroper3274]

These watches are beautiful and it is a wonderful craftsmanship! That said...a 20.00 quartz watch is water proof and keeps better time and if you lose it or scratch it then you don't care. Quartz also gives you the day and date and seconds...moon phase...timer...etc That is what I gave for my Armitron pro sport 3 years ago and it is still going with no battery change and the time is within a minute in 6 months.

[@Bearenf]

Beautiful machinery on this watch. Nice colour inside

[@williamgreen3967]

So you can make a silk purse from a sows ear? Craftmanship with a dash of genius

[@joedoran3156]

There are so few with this much talent its to be treasured and enjoyed

[@minhjo24]

Beautiful movement

[@seewead1019]

Its magic to me. So much creativity in one little piece

[@e3dave744]

What an amazing looking movement , lovely work

[@konnandaojang]

i feel happy when i watch you work . thank you .

[@themightyminimacrowatchcha8866]

Another fine job. Happy to see that you polished up the original lens rather than replace...too tempting these days just to order up a new one when the original can be brought back. Keep up the great work.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks, I always prefer restoring the original parts 😉

[@virgiljjacas1229]

Year of this watch been offer to the public. The craftsmanship is DiFFERENT !!!

[@marioangelosalerni5100]

Meravigliosa competenza, impagabile e mirabile! Ho un Omega Seamaster Cosmic automatic oro e il suo meccanismo l'ho potuto vedere grazie a questo ottimo video!

[@bowerbirdstyle7661]

Very nice result. Loved looking watch.

[@christophresmerowski1824]

Excellent job, mein Lieber ! Good thing you replaced the funky blue wristband with something more respectable.

[@rajkc9209]

Beautiful watch. Band goes well with it.

[@teamwilliamsfw303]

I think I'be just found my favorite channel ❤️

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks 😎

[@panamared3681]

When you brought the music in my smile was huge.

[@ACC-wg3pc]

I understand the music tries to make the experience more amusing but to me there would rather be none. I’m finding extremely relaxing watching the whole process of restoration without it. Just my opinion, though. You do an amazing job by the way, it’s a shame you don’t have more and more videos. Congratulations.

[@samanthawickramasinghe7473]

I love your videos. I wish you kept that blue strap. The new strap looks really cool. But that blue strap was iconic

[@inkland2003]

Great work, pure art of workmanship , love this channel!

[@vonvard9765]

I've watched nearly all of your videos. This one REALLY impressed me

[@chriskeiser5809]

That original blue strap was a war crime. I like the new one much better.

[@MatoyaLim]

what a beautifully complicated movement! I love it!

[@jeanpaulceccaldi9925]

J ai beaucoup de plaisir à vous regarder faire Vous faites un métier d une grande noblesse, je suis admiratif Merci

[@oriancunningham]

Used to have that exact same watch in gold, and lost it after a night of drinking, man do I miss it.

[@TheSuriNo]

That sucks man

[@KevAlberta]

Damn that’s regretful 😭😭😭 condolences

[@it.raw317sj]

And again, great work! Perhaps this is the best time channel that I have seen. Please continue your work and please us with new videos.

[@brianregan1]

You are incredible, This is not something ANYONE could do. the patients it takes to do this must be insane. I just stumbled on to one of your videos yesterday and now i am hooked to see how delicate the parts are and the delicate nature one needs to be able to take a watch apart and restore one is unbelievable . it makes me want to learn everything i can about watches and maybe invest in some tools. this looks like a hobby i would be interested in pursuing . There must be years of education with the various parts, brands and techniques used to restore or repair any watch . I appreciate the awesome videos . you are clearly a master at your craft. I think I will pursue the learning portion of this incredible profession. I love learning new things everyday it may take a while but i believe i would get some satisfaction from knowing whatever i can learn about this craft.

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks I appreciate that 😉

[@Black.D.D]

I love OMEGA wirst watches, I have an old Seamaster 600 from the 60es, wow always awesome✨👍👏

[@giovannidivincenzo606]

Bravo.. Je vous envie de votre savoir faire BRAVO et félicitation 👍✌️

[@giovannidivincenzo606]

Je suis débutant dans le monde des produits d’horlogerie (3ans) . Et je m’intéresse maintenant au mécanisme des mouvements. Dommage qu’il n’y ait pas une formations sur le monde de l’horlogerie pour les amateurs de plus de 56 ans 😂😂 Je suis à la recherche du moindre conseil, bouquin, vidéo , nomenclature d’une base horlogère ainsi que sur les outils, pour pouvoir les nettoyer, réglée le retard ou l’avance de mes montres et pourquoi pas les démonter pour la réparation. Si ton ami a quelque infos merci de lui passer ma demande 👍 cela serait vraiment sympathique ✌️✌️ Merci pour l’info remarque que tu m’a fait parvenir sur la vidéo

[@bt3750]

I drooled on my computer a little bit after seeing that watch.

[@MrBanegasgaleas]

Perfecto! Los Omegas vintage tienen ese encanto que a mi parecer hacen mejor marca en el mercado por su originalidad y variedad, Omega💯

[@dorkflassbury1164]

Excellent ! Thank you for posting this video. I now have an answer to how to get the movement out of the case for the Cosmic. very soothing and I like the no music policy :-)

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks I appreciate that 👍

[@gameingplayrahul]

Nice work brother

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Thanks

[@user-wh9mn7yv2b]

Ok! Just read your About/description: don't do watch service for customers! No problem, we like your videos.... Keep going with your hobbies... ✌️✌️

[@bintangsena2249]

Please keep doing watch restoration project!!

[@daswie]

Bin gerade auf diesen Kanal aufmerksam geworden. Wirklich professionell gearbeitet. Habe gerade einen 30 Jahre alten Oris Chronographen komplett überholen lassen. Jetzt habe ich eine gute Vorstellung davon, was da gemacht wurde. Ich hoffe, dass noch viele Videos folgen.

[@Rsmin]

Thanks for another great video. Loving your channel.

[@colintitterington144]

These vintage omegas are just as good as rolex watches of the same era!!!, TBH the movements look even better than the rolex ones👍👍👍

[@yachticus]

nothing short of exquisite - thank you

[@philippebenz2643]

What a great channel. You take pride in what you do and it truly shows. I wish you are just nearby so I could bring my watches to you and have them restored. Oh, and you have really nice hands. And I subbed.

[@davewilson7565]

Superb watch

[@douglasmartinez2756]

Excellent work! Thank you for sharing!

[@stevem863]

Stunning.

[@hippiewithacowboyhat]

Absolutely dead sexy work !!!

[@toddg6548]

A life goal of mine to own a Speedmaster, though this is a fine watch indeed! Very nice work. Ty for the video!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

Omegas are always a good decision 😉 Especially a Speedmaster

[@lawrencetoddverrnier302]

very nice work, very nice.

[@therealwatchdoctor]

As a watchmaker, i have to tell that you doing a good job! But just watch out when you will remove the dial from the movement. I see 1:35 that the dial is directly on the metal movement holder. I' am a fan off your video's and will look at them all.

[@peterm3964]

You just had to didn’t you . You could not resist the temptation to blow your own horn . There is always one blowhard .

[@scotthall2535]

Absolutely gorgeous. Well done.

[@ragazzi25]

Beautiful watch and great work, I think a light polishing on the case would.have been beneficial.

[@WyvernDotRed]

The music during the reassembly of the movement was very fitting. Though the clicks from the parts falling back in position are also great, I do not mind this instead if the audio has some issues or for the sake of variety.

[@veer7431]

Neat and relaxing You should upload regularly You would get millions of views

[@joanneshellings5457]

Impressive work! Thank you for sharing.

[@philiptownsend8348]

Incredible, beautiful work

[@jdeckard1243]

Utterly incredible...

[@gerhardscholtz]

Yes and a beautiful watch

[@carlomarcos4834]

Вам нужно магазин свой открыть с результатами ваших работ, с удовольствием купил бы Омегу

[@Thomas-sp5wr]

Я тоже...

[@jmfa57]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been looking for a video that shows how to remove the split-stem crown, and how to remove the movement from the front. Not that I would try that at home of course, but just to satisfy my curiosity! Fine job, it came out beautifully!

[@RedDeadRestoration]

I'm glad to hear that 😉

[@johnready630]

Had a local watchmaker tell me the 24J mvt Omega in house was in his opinion the best ever made.

[@gm9559]

Terrific videos

[@raihanzainudin6655]

I don't know, why omega watch is beautiful⌚😍