Restoration of a Vintage Omega Seamaster Date/Day - Cal. 750

[@gcarlson622]

What an incredibly beautiful watch!

[@HooverLux]

Now that’s one gorgeous timepiece!

[@csspinner]

It was a pleasure to get running again. Thanks for visiting

[@cedarcanoe]

I find it extremely helpful that you print all the part names.

[@csspinner]

Thanks! I am glad you find it useful. I have a video coming out in a few hours that will also be the first time I’m narrating what I’m doing. Hopefully that is more enjoyable than reading text at the bottom

[@tiago5.16oficial]

Me inscrevi nonseu canal, estou começando na relojoaria, seus videos são bem detalhados e faceis de acompanhar. Parabéns pelo trabalho de excelência.

[@dineshnegi4895]

I recently brought one

[@nowaas66]

I have exactly the same watch in original condition , I love it it's a great watch.

[@tim47012]

I like having the parts names, very helpful

[@csspinner]

Thanks for that feedback. I’ll keep that for future videos

[@JamyRyals]

That dial is stunning! I also like having the part names for reference 👍🏻

[@amme30]

I really enjoyed seeing the part names and also all the new tools in this video compared to your every first one! Great editing too. That is a stunning watch and movement.

[@csspinner]

Thanks for the kind words. In the next video I’m going to try adding a voice over to explain what I’m doing. Hope you enjoy it!

[@nalakprince6376]

Lovely relaxed but informative style. Great work, thanks.

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Nalak!

[@foxbatmotorsports]

I really need to get one of those. Great video as always, the music track sounded like an extended Pink Floyd intro.

[@robertevans214]

Another great restoration! Did you discover where the "extra" screw needed to go?

[@csspinner]

Thanks! The case of the mystery screw was never solved 🧐

[@ZAZAMS]

very nice job, thanks

[@windgarden5079]

The setting gear must be placed with the flat side up, not down as you placed it, if I noticed right.

[@srgnsw65]

Thanks yes the names are good. A running commentary would be even better. :)

[@csspinner]

Thanks for the feedback!!

[@jdmccorful]

"SteadyEddy"! Enjoyed watching! Thanks.

[@davidwebb3253]

Excellent really enjoyed this & so relaxing. Followed recommendation from Michael Bolton. Where are you based & what is your waiting list like ?. I have a 1963 Constellation for a full service.

[@csspinner]

Thanks, David. Based in South Carolina, but I’m booked about 2 months out right now.

[@walther9161]

The lyre spring can be held against the edge of the opening in a vertical positing using a dab of Rodico acting as a hinge of sorts… the. You can tweeze it into its slot. Thanks for posting I enjoyed the work!

[@csspinner]

I appreciate the advice!

[@rustydog1236]

You have to use WIDE tweezers for the incabloc springs. You cannot properly grip them with the pointy ones. Also, when you're removing the jewels from the incablocs to clean them, don't use the pointed tweezers, you can snap them across the room like springs and you'll never find them as they are nonmagnetic. Clean the jewels in one dip after peg wood.

[@csspinner]

Great advice. Thanks for taking the time to write this

[@eugenerijnders]

The part names is awesome, keep t please.

[@csspinner]

Thanks, Eugene. I since began narrating my later videos and I actually walk through more of the process so viewers don’t need to read the text. Hope you enjoy that as well!! - Chris

[@eugenerijnders]

@@csspinner Im being inspired by guys like you. So Im signing up with the Time Zone Watchschool in due time. They provide online digitale classes including toolkits.

[@csspinner]

Also, please let me know in the comments what you’d like to see next.

[@jdmccorful]

I really like old Elgin pocket watch repairs, especially the train pieces. Thanks for asking.

[@richardadelberg8961]

Use a plastic bag piece over the Inca block c spring clamp when unclipping each leg and remove jewel without it coming out the back. Re installing it can be challenging

[@eddie3314]

Great video. Love the detail. How do I find you contact information? I have 18k Waltham hunter watch I know nothing about.

[@csspinner]

[e-mail]

[@eddie3314]

Email sent

[@eddie3314]

Thank you for you quick response. And I sent better pics.

[@patrikofficial4886]

what’s your go-to watch parts cleaning method? I have seen you use an ultrasonic cleaner but what is your procedure using this machine along with the cleaning solutions you use?

[@csspinner]

Hi Patrik, when I first started I used nothing but brushes, peg wood and naphtha (lighter fluid) to clean Watch plates and components. I eventually started using the ultrasonic with L&R fluids and got better results. I used that method for a really long time with great results. And I’d still use it if I didn’t find a great deal on the cleaning machine that you see in the later videos

[@patrikofficial4886]

@@csspinner oh, thanks for your information. Is #111 watch cleaner and 99% isopropyl alcohol sufficient to get great cleaning results?

[@csspinner]

@@patrikofficial4886 99% alcohol is what I used before I got the #3 rinse. It works fine, just don’t use it on parts that have shellac (pallet fork, balance), because alcohol will melt it

[@patrikofficial4886]

@@csspinner Yeah, I know about the cautions of using alcohol to clean the pallet fork and balance. Thanks, again :)

[@richardadelberg8961]

Put a piece of plastic over icons block spring so can’t fly open and out

[@jorgecarrillo2]

Tengo uno de esos en mi colección.

[@keeshandcarl]

How much is the est value of this watch today?

[@csspinner]

These can be found for 300-400 USD at auction

[@curingabettoni4310]

Muito bom quem sabe faz ao vivo (Brasil)

[@csspinner]

Thank you!!

[@rickkirby6856]

Leave a comment if you have a better way to work on these springs... I have seen others use Rodico to sort of "corral" the spring so it either holds it down or at least limits the direction it can shoot out.

[@microprophet8822]

It‘s very simple: the cap jewel springs are a nightmare… especially on this caliber, because it‘s not protected against falling out… you have no idea how many of them I lost in my lifetime… the only thing you can do is to work veeeeeeery cautiously…

[@phillipmaciver3226]

Nice relaxing and informative video. A great source for this calibre detail. Thanks for your time and effort.👏👍

[@csspinner]

Thanks for the kind words!