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:
Automatic Mechanism: https://www.fratellowatches.com/how-w...
The Pursuit of Center Seconds: https://www.timezone.com/2002/09/24/t...
Compressor Cases: https://beyondwatchesbw.com/compresso...

🎥 FILMING GEAR:
Cameras, Sony ZV-E10: https://amzn.to/41RBhmg
Macro Lense, Sigma 70 mm Sony E: https://amzn.to/48JplF7
Microphone, Shure MV7x: https://amzn.to/48ovHKs
Portable Audio Interface, Zoom H4: https://amzn.to/3tBdZEv
Secondary Audio Interface, SSL2: https://amzn.to/48Nlwip
Mic Booster, Cloud Lifter CL-1: https://amzn.to/47wzjZn
Lighting, ElGato Key Light: https://amzn.to/3HaerfP
USB Capture Card, ElGato 4k: https://amzn.to/3HabnjV
Big Tripod: https://amzn.to/3TUBYsP
Small Tripod: https://amzn.to/3TNujfN
MacBook Pro: https://amzn.to/3vsme6g

🛠️ WATCHMAKING TOOLS:
Watch Repair Kit, Bergeon: https://amzn.to/48uOCDy
Screwdrivers set, Bergeon: https://amzn.to/4aY0Iqm
Bench Mat, Bergeon: https://amzn.to/4aPJAmo
Watch Cushion, Bergeon: https://amzn.to/3NVzUgl
Hand Setting tool, Bergeon: https://amzn.to/3NVQ9u2
Case Opening tool, Bergeon: https://amzn.to/3S8rJQd
Timegrapher, Weishi 1000: https://amzn.to/48oU8Y3
Ultrasonic Cleaner, Vevor 3L: https://amzn.to/41Rsxfy
Microscope, Amscope: https://amzn.to/3tBewX1

📚 MY FAVOURITE WATCHMAKING BOOKS:
Hands of Time by Rebecca Struthers: https://amzn.to/3Hu52jH
The Watch Repairer’s Manual, by Henry B. Fried: https://amzn.to/48LBg5A
Watchmaking by George Daniels: https://amzn.to/3vrG3uB

👉 FOLLOW RESCUING WATCHES:
Instagram:   / rescuingwatches  
TikTok:   / rescuingwatches  

🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL:
   / @rescuingwatches  

Quick note! The links in this description are Amazon Affiliate Links to some of the equipment I use for making these videos, as well as things I like. Purchasing any of the items through the links helps growing the channel.