Restoring the Most Undervalued Vintage Omega Seamaster

In today’s video, we dive into Omega’s archive to rescue the Omega Seamaster Compressor, a hidden gem from the late 60s known to be the first square Seamaster. This forgotten reference represents a significant challenge in watch design that pushed watchmakers and engineers to develop an unconventional waterproof mechanism. Unfortunately, for reasons we will explore, this Omega model fell into oblivion after a short production run.

This watch in particular came from a second hand site in absolutely terrible shape and it’s in urgent need of a full restoration. I hope you enjoy it!

🔗 LINKS FROM THE VIDEO:
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- The Pursuit of Center Seconds: https://www.timezone.com/2002/09/24/t...
- Compressor Cases: https://beyondwatchesbw.com/compresso...

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