Omega Constellation electroquartz F8129 restoration

[Kasper]

Before pictures





opening it up





One barret (pin) of the bracelet was not coming out due to rust. So i had to saw it with a very fine blade.





first i tried to sand the glass but the clips are just to deep so after 2 evening of polishing, i just got rid
of it..i will make new glass.

small movie on sanding glass

https://goo.gl/photos/TvVo7xVbZR9NZRzu7

polished the case for one evening..still not satified..so it need one more evening.



then i decided to use my own special made antimirror glass instead of the original.
Broke 2 trying to use the original rim




the case still needed some work

I decided to use my own magic with the new glass and after a few evenings of sanding..the watch was finished.
Put new flexible transparent rubber glue between the 2 plates to keep it sealed...i not tested it for waterproof but i think she is:-)

now i will wear it forever..damn it's not mine.......you lucky bastard
btw i left some dents on the case, some were just to deep and i had to take to much material away.










have fun all

[gjlelec]

I'm amazed That watch was as rough as a badgers arse, its only saving grace was it was working. Fantastic work Kasper, thank You so much

[charger105]

Yes, beautiful work Kasper.
I have the same watch in restore-able condition........................alas mine doesn't work though

Rgds.

[azimuth_pl]

nice job!
to get a near factory finish on the curved edges you'd be better off with a sanding belt allowing a steady grip of the case with both hands.
http://www.newdwf.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=6478

[digibloke]

That looks superb Kasper. I think it's fine that you left a few bumps and dings in the case - it's had a hard life and it's over 40 years old. Now it looks like it's growing old gracefully (and the lucky owner won't be afraid to wear it

Did you make that new crystal yourself? If you did then nice work.

[Kasper]

yes...sourced the glass,...added 16 color layers on it in a factory and cut it myself.

It's not as hard as saffier glass but it's harder then organic glass and looks almost invisible at some angles.

[dutchsiberia]

Awesome work! And I want one :(
I almost bought one but the seller had second thoughts, very understandable but very sad for me :(
I'm patiently waiting for him to rethink his decision :)

[dutchsiberia]

Got one too :)
Gaskets and crystal are available from Cousins, just type in the case number from the inside of the caseback.