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Fire damaged omega seamaster - partial resto

Mattjames84

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So this watch finally got delivered to me. To remind you what it looked like here are some before pics

 

Mattjames84

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So the bezel is shot cause I had to pry it off, wouldn't move so I'm going to need one of those. Iv been doing pretty door with cleaning the midcase up so far this is what iv got.

 
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Mattjames84

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The movement definitely needs some work to say the least but I think it'll clean up, I'll need a doner 2892 though
 

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Nice job so far mate, the mid case looks like it’s coming along well. What do you plan to do about the dial/hands?
 

mclarendude

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Keeping an eye on this. Will be interesting to see the final result!
 

Mattjames84

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if anybody wants to either donate spare parts or has part laying around the wanna sell heres a parts list of what I need

omega ref 2531.80
-bezel ring
-bezel insert (preferably faded to match the dial and hands)
-donor 2892 movement
-full gasket set
 

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Great work so far! Can you also share what you are doing to remove all this gunk?


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Mattjames84

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And thanks guys, iv been working hard on it since I got it.. wont be perfect when I'm done but the watch will have a story to tell
 

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Woah tremendous work so far bud. Obviously I wanna see this come back to life as the previous keeper. Subbed and watching very closely!
 

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This is going to be epic! Do you plan to go with GEN 2892 or A2892?