The last true Omega movement? Full service. How well does it run?

Servicing an 1972 Omega 1030, discovering the plastic parts and finding out how well it runs.
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[@clm_watchmaking]

“In imperial measurements, that’s a different number.” 😂 That got me good.

[@Trevorpartington-yc6ri]

Wonderful work as allways.

[@DetroitDiesel671]

The tap on the movement holder! Never seen that before, awesome.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

It can be a real lifesaver on some movements with hard to get to pivots

[@andyyoung3233]

Another entertaining video from you sir this tinkerer is in tinkerer heaven Bravo!

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@keithmclean3627]

I fear I did the thing you warned us of, as I just found a broken balance staff on the movement I'm tinkering. Great advice as usual, and being a long time fan of the crumpet, fabulous news! 😊

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Cheers Kieth. Who doesn’t like crumpet? Next week’s video includes a balance staff replacement.

[@FlightEagle]

Crumpets - you've snagged another subscriber. That was brilliant.😀

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Welcome aboard!

[@WMIYC]

@12m10s Great tip! Clever.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thanks 👍

[@amandagelien9612]

Nice job I am impressed by the proper lubbracation

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thank you, it's an under appreciated art!

[@1diode]

I can hear how much downward pressure is on the screwdriver when I hear the last thread click as the screw is unwound. The sound recording is surprisingly informative. A conscious effort I think?

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Well spotted! I do try and keep quiet and not talk over the clicks and whatnot.

[@FlightEagle]

Dearest sir, this video was exquisite. Your banter provided several belly laughs and your macro videography clearly showed your work. I heartedly agree with your comment 'who am I to argue with what everyone must be thinking', a god of watchmaking was what I was thinking too 😉 Thank you for making the end to a long week very enjoyable.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Very kind words, thank you.

[@wendyandgeoffpattison2610]

Good fun old man. Well done. Not only plastic parts, but no jewels for the barrel bearings I notice.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thank you! Not jeweling the barrel bridge and manipulate always seems such a bad idea to me, as it's a major failure point, but so many makers didn't. The Rolex I'm working on today does and it shows in the performance and longevity of the movement.

[@Js2060]

Once again, great job bud. Loved it.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thanks again Justin.

[@Wasting-Time-oc7jl]

Great video! I feel somewhat personally attacked by the tool collector comments lol I did make my own wooden tweezers though so maybe there is some hope for me yet.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Admitting the problem is the first step

[@tedblack2415]

Crumpets .. its a buyers market buy buy buy . I do so enjoy these [maybe i need to get out more ; ) ] highly entertaining & such a nice movement , great results btw .

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Glad you enjoyed

[@HorologyHubub]

Well good sir another masterful service and video 👍😁 thoroughly enjoyable.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thanks Mate. You got more in the works?

[@HorologyHubub]

@@GentlemensWatchServices yes, unfortunately real life has got in the way this month lol !!!! I’m late with it but it’s coming.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

@@HorologyHubub *shakes fist at real life*

[@rossjackson3670]

Splendid. Good demonstration of skill and knowledge. Always have crumpets or digestive when watching and listening to your tones. Stoopwafel with Kalle. Joy to be part of your entourage.

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Hey Ross! Been missing Kalle's videos recently, must join next week.

[@WMIYC]

😂@28m29s You could use “sliding clutch pinion” to blow their minds and topple their paradigm.

[@adfpv1153]

Drop in crumpet price 🤣🤣🤣🤣 awesome. Great video m friend as always😁😁👍👍👍👍👍

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thank you so much 😁

[@cowboy3]

Thanks!

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

That is so cool. Thanks cowboy.

[@AnalogDave]

I got those wood tweezers. Lol. They're lovely. And I never pay attention to the click orientation either!

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Hey Dave! Positional deep dive is in the works. Cheers mate.

[@AnalogDave]

@@GentlemensWatchServices that's fantastic! Thanks!

[@dh4521]

Did you used to read the BBC world service news during the war? Your "This is London" style is rather amusing, although you spoiled it with your Americanised pronunciation of the word lever, but I'll let it slide 😁 Nice work Sir!

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Thank you, I have a soft spot for our American cousins and occasionally try and make ya'll feel welcome

[@nicklapietra3890]

Great video. I have a '70s Omega with a similar movement (but automatic). I read somewhere that they have a bad reputation due to those plastic parts breaking....was there a wheel under the date driver wheel, the one with the slot in it? I thought I saw something on disassembly but not in re-assembly. Could be my eyes....

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Hi Nick, I think what you saw was the end of a screw in the main plate that lined up with the driving wheel slot and looked like a peg in the slot in the video. The plastic cam was later replaced with a metal part, and such was the reputation of the 1000 series movements Omega put the following text at the top of the 1010 tech document. "Calibers 1010 to 1022 have been developed on mathematical bases. Indeed, a method of calculation has been perfected in our laboratories whereby maximum data is obtained with regard to the chief features of the various movement parts. Thus, having the most information possible, the constructor is able to carry out his research under better-controlled conditions than previously. Trial series have confirmed the advantages of this method for, with the said caliber, we are securing timekeeping results which have as yet never been achieved by movements of the same category. Moreover, let us mention that, if this new caliber presents obvious similarities to caliber 1000, it has nevertheless been entirely reconceived and can in no way be compared with it."

[@nicmost3044]

Got a Breitling SuperOcean and an Omega Seamaster 007. Lend them out to friends and both watches are now Knackerd. Where are you based, I'm In Surrey. I need a quote for the repairs because one of my friends said he will pay for one of the watches????????????? RE

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Hi Nick, Both classy divers! Happy to help, if you go to the website link in the video description and put in a service request contact I'll get straight back to you.

[@anthonycaryl1079]

The foiled plastic holds up ok in the watch cleaner then? Useful to know i'd have been worried about the foil coming off, so it's good to know it doesn't

[@GentlemensWatchServices]

Yes it does, I've done quite a few of these, all in ammoniated cleaning solution, no problems.

[@marcelodiegodiez]

16:37 "soy muy modesto como para decir que soy un Dios de los relojeros, pero como discutir con lo que todos deben estar pensando ahora" :D :D :D

[@nicmost3044]

Either a Valjoux or ETA movement???????????????????