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-watches-work-what-is-an-automatic-watch-and-what-different-types-of-winding-weights-are-there/#gref - The Pursuit of Center Seconds: https://www.timezone.com/2002/09/24/the-pursuit-of-center-seconds-part-1/ - Compressor Cases: https://beyondwatchesbw.com/compressor-cases/ 🎥 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: https://www.instagram.com/rescuingwatches/ - TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rescuingwatches 🔔 SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4uuWYKHfKTLUAKF_oiJcQw 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.