Amazing Results! Restoration of an Omega Geneve Vintage Watch Ref 166.0168
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Күн бұрынHorology Biology performs a vintage watch restoration service on this stunning Omega Geneve Ref 166.0168 A watch that needed some serious TLC
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00:00 Coming up
00:50 Case Disassembly
04:45 Case Cleaning
04:58 Case Polish Brushing
07:02 Crystal Restoration
07:35 The Strip Down
17:49 Pegging the Jewels / Pre Clean
18:03 Basket Prep
18:15 The Rebuild
30:15 Automatic Module Rebuild
39:33 Dial Refitting
40:21 Hands Refitting
42:01 Case Assembly
43:57 New Gasket Fitted
44:22 Timergrapher
44:35 End Results and Outro
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Technical equipment:
Cam 1: Panasonic Lumix G7 with a 14-140mm lens with a x2 magnifier lens
Cam 2: Panasonic Lumix G7 with a 14-45mm Lecia lens
Cam 3: Iphone 11 Pro
Intro: Lecia 7-14mm wide angle lens
Rode Videomic Go / in video and voice over recordings
Blue Yeti overhead microphone
Macbook Pro 2021
Final Cut Pro / Editing
Photopea.com / thumbnail creation
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@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Would guys like a 'coming up' intro to future videos? Let me know below 👍🏼 If you wish to support the channel and feel what I am providing is of value then I would love you as a member of the channel. You can join via the join button above or join me as a Patreon member. www.youtube.com/@HorologyBiology/membership patreon.com/horologybiology?u... Latest HB Watch Restoration videos kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iKt1rNeIzN6qppc.html Latest HB Watches and More videos kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pbt-e7eg25umnqs.html
@NekkidWatchmaker Жыл бұрын
I’m not here to talk about the great watchmaking on display, but I’m here to talk about that magnificent beard. Wow.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks mate, I’ll save you some cuttings next time I trim 💪🏻💪🏻😂
@randyblake2006 Жыл бұрын
I really like the view that shows the 3D aspect of the movement. Most videos are directly above the work, making it look flat. Seeing the layers is super fresh and super nice!
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Well it's only going to get better as I have some new tech in the post 💪 At this rate you should become a member 😱
@HHPS419 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed the video. Interesting mystery about the service mark. I love to see those in old watches, it gives me a sense of history. Wouldn't mind if the tradition remained tbh.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@WristwatchMedic1953 Жыл бұрын
Great video. The short intro video is a good idea. That movement has a strange system for the crown wheels. The watch turned out great. Enjoyed watching. Thanks for the video.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Cheers Darryll, I think I will continue with them 💪🏻
@brennariley228 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Enjoy watching you work on a different movement. I did enjoy your Bob Ross video. Getting into relaxing vibes. Yes, please do intros. Thank you!
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brenna, appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻
@alanmckinnon6791 Жыл бұрын
Hey Matt, great job once again. I kinda dig that 18 sec intro, the backing music was super fresh too; if it's easy to do then I vote keep doing it. If it's so cold where you are you can join me here in sunny Joburg, a balmy 31C during the day, jump in the pool when it gets a touch hot and beer in the fridge for days. Getting tools and spares is a bitch though, a bunch of us club together for a monthly buy from Cousins!
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
I’m jealous Alan, but at least when summer comes here you’ll be going into winter 😂
@rossthomas945 8 ай бұрын
Super beautiful time piece.
@HorologyBiology 8 ай бұрын
Thank you very much! These Omegas are super nice for sure. Thanks for watching 👍🏼
@rossjackson3670 Жыл бұрын
So interesting. Really good commentary and information. Thank you. Your video content is excellent. Good transitions and matching the work system.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Ross.
@pipodorologio1648 Жыл бұрын
Hi "Bobb", great video as always..thanks for sharing m8
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
hahha thanks Pipo, glad you enjoyed 👍
@marvinberwart Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! About the coming up intro, as far as I am concerned, I will watch everything you upload anyway, so it won't make that big of a difference, to me at least. Brilliant result, the 0168 isn't the most atractive Genève out there but this particular one, dial and bracelet, is really fresh. Good job, Mat!
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Appreciated Marvin, I was juiced over the dial, chocolate goodness in all it's glory, hidden behind that damaged crystal.
@brucebarlow6604 Жыл бұрын
Super nice Matt great work as always keep well and warm from NZ it’s hot and humid Downunder
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Cheers Bruce. I want some humid goodness 😩
@ronkeim8315 Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the video very much, especially the fact that you verbally narrate what you're doing and why. I'm not very fond of the videos of watch makers that just put text on the screen and don't say a word. It's not very professional in my opinion. Thank you and keep up the good work.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ron, that’s really appreciated. I do like to put extra effort into the videos so it’s nice to receive some positive feedback 🙏🏻
@pheddupp Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. I have an Omega Geneve reference # 166.0164 that needs major love like you showed this one.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by. Nice to hear you have a very similar one. You need to fix it up for sure if it needs TLC
@tedblack2415 Жыл бұрын
Ahh Horology Bob Rossogy 😉 couldn't believe he was on the box in the early hours the other night , i simply had to watch .. hmm yeah. dude that Fro was made for you. The watch ... niiice , surprised you didn't bring in the rate a bit but great results all round.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
haha thanks Ted. I never finalise the regulation until at least 24 hours later as I want time for the oils to settle etc. This was just straight from the bench. You usually find the amplitude even increases as well a little once the oils have settled which it did also with this Omega. 💪
@tedblack2415 Жыл бұрын
@@HorologyBiology Ahhh i see .. live 'n learn 👍.
@tomholloway7566 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt. For reference the green stuff from the supermarket is approximately 300 grit. As to shorts and intros, they are the same for me, a total pain in the arse, I for one wouldn’t like them spamming my KZfaq feed. I hope, as you said, watchmakers tool’s will come back down in price on eBay et al, it has become ridiculous now.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Cheers Tom 👍🏻👍🏻 I actually meant more at the beginning of the actual video like on this one. I didn’t realise shorts get notifications sent 😳
@bertiew7499 Жыл бұрын
Love watching the master at work, glad you didn’t over polish to pristine condition tends to look fake when it’s done, in my opinion
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
I am very very far from a master come on! 😂 I agree with you about the case, it would be terrible to make it look like new 😱
@bertiew7499 Жыл бұрын
@@HorologyBiology ok master is maestro better?
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
😂😂
@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын
Damn HB! That Omega came out !😎 Channel keeps on getting better my dude, and that's cool you found a staking set in such good condition -- they most certainly have become crazy, but let's hope you're correct and prices come down as more people go back to work.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks Turbo, I'm always happy to see your comments 😀
@awdturbopowah773 Жыл бұрын
@@HorologyBiology 😀 Thanks HB. BTW the pusher on the Speedy Mark II un-stuck itself 😮💨😅.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
@@awdturbopowah773 Magic pusher skills
@SkyBlue-le7cd Жыл бұрын
Nice result. Thanks for pointing out the 3rd wheel cannon pinion, which was interesting. Love the “appearance” of Morgan Freeman from time to time. How did that come about? Take care.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed. Quite simply Morgan Freeman is a legend 😂
@ronkeim8315 Жыл бұрын
Also, I would like to see a "coming up" intro. to future videos.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
👍🏻👍🏻
@user-zj7fq4pr4c Жыл бұрын
Hi, I just subscribed. Really interesting history with the bracelet…
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@ottostadel8162 Жыл бұрын
Another great video! Super sweet! Just wondered...does every movement have the original ETA code on it? I just wondering how you know, for example, if ordering a new main spring, which spring to order?
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks :) Regarding that most movement will have a ref number on them. You can then search info on that movement to find out what the right spring is. In most cases the spring will be advertised for sale as for that cal. If you cannot find one like that then the other way is to search the info on what the measurements are of the spring then use a mainspring seller site where they sell via different sizes etc. So I basically just order the right length. eg 12 x 0.12 x 330 👍
@ottostadel8162 Жыл бұрын
@@HorologyBiology very useful! Thanks!
@jeremyshaw8568 Жыл бұрын
What magnification is that lens?
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
X3 lens
@jeremyshaw8568 Жыл бұрын
Do you find yourself using that more than the loupes?
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
@@jeremyshaw8568I use it only for basic strip down and reassemble. Anything more detailed and a loupe is needed 100%
@eugenerijnders 9 ай бұрын
What kind of magnifie glass are you using. Are you Dutch?
@HorologyBiology 9 ай бұрын
It's an old one I don't use anymore. Just a x3 with an led light on it. Works well. I'm not Dutch but live in NL
@eugenerijnders 9 ай бұрын
@@HorologyBiology I thought I heard a Dutch accent, Danes have the same. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@shaykavanagh3734 3 ай бұрын
Can I send my Omega Geneve to you for service? Running fast and glass scratched.
@HorologyBiology 3 ай бұрын
Feel free to email me about this
@shaykavanagh3734 3 ай бұрын
Thanks but I found a watchmaker here. 😊
@rmanzanares87 Жыл бұрын
Into clip is good. Just didn't like the music. Sounds too much like moaning breathing 🤪. The rest was fine good work.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Richard, super appreciated 👍🏻👍🏻
@randyblake2006 Жыл бұрын
KZfaq shorts are not fresh and I wish they would go away.
@HorologyBiology Жыл бұрын
They certainly don't do any favours for me
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