1972 Omega 1260 F300Hz Chrono Tuning Fork Watch (ESA 9164) – Fully Serviced

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Seller: my.spare.time ✉️ (331) 100%, Location: Darlington, Durham, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 143083308857 1972 Omega 1260 F300Hz Chrono Tuning Fork Watch (ESA 9164) – Fully Serviced.

Original 1972 Omega 1260 F300Hz Chrono Tuning Fork Watch (ESA 9164) – Fully Serviced      (ref 409)

This vintage watch has been fully serviced following a complete strip down, clean, reassembly, and correct lubrication and timing. It came to me as a complete movement with dial and hands, and I have sourced the vintage Omega case components to complete the watch. 

It has the iconic ESA chronometer electronic tuning fork movement, known as the ‘hummer’ from its distinctive sound, and has been brought up to spec with the addition of the new, new old stock (NOS), and replacement parts listed below.

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Make/Model : Omega Electronic Chronometer F300Hz electronic tuning fork watch.

Movement: Omega 1260 (ESA 9164) with serial no. 35675531 from 1972 year of manufacture, with ‘quickset’ day and date functions.

Casing: Stainless steel Omega type ‘198.0031’ with replacement screw down case back type ‘198.021’. Omega signed crown. 38mm across not including the crown/lugs.

Dial/hands/Crystal: Omega matt black dial with chrome/lume hour markers. Omega chrome/white hand set. Brand new Sternkreuz armoured chrome ring crystal.

New/NOS items: NOS Index wheel. New Sternkreuz armoured crystal (DIAC316). New 18mm black leather strap with matching tone buckle and spring bars. Correctly sized 344 button cell battery. Case back O-ring. Crown micro O-ring. Replacement items: Case components. Movement holding ring. Case clamps/screws.

Service/refurb: Light hand polish of case to reduce the appearance of any blemishes. All relevant parts demagnetised. Only the best Moebius oils and grease have been used and applied correctly during the comprehensive service (types 9010, 9020, 8201 Moly, 8200, 8300, silicone). Extended test accuracy (on bench, dial up) is excellent, within a couple of seconds average per day. Other: As expected of a vintage watch there are signs of age/patina/marks etc, but this one is in good condition overall. The dial and day/date rings do show age related signs but the watch still looks great in the hand. As with most vintage watches it no longer has its original box or paperwork. Note that my vintage watches have no guarantee of being water resistant/proof, and you should assume they are not. The crown is pulled out to the mid stage to ‘quickset’ the day/date in either direction; it is then pulled out a stage further in order to set the hands (or store the watch as this is also the power Off position). As additional info for those already familiar with these movements - it has been serviced in accordance with the Omega technical manual, including the gauged set-up of both the index and retain click jewels, and the exacting and essential lubrication of the friction wheel with specialist grease. It is drawing 9/10 micro amps full-load current at 1.35/1.55V, and has been tested to work correctly over the 1.05 to 1.65V voltage range. All electrical resistance measurements of coils and transistor are satisfactory.

Important:-  Please read the following notes, to ensure you are happy with them before making a bid or purchase:

1. Buyer/Seller Security and Protection:

Due to previous suspicious buying activity on my items (brought to my attention by eBay) I have put in additional measures to protect myself and genuine eBay members. Without revealing details this may also include the following: an extended time for dispatch; cancellation of bids/orders from buyers with score less than 20, or feedback rating less than 95%, or membership of eBay less than 3 months; Paypal only payment method, and shipment strictly to Paypal ‘confirmed’ address with no exceptions . I will not carry out anything that is not in strict accordance with the eBay and Paypal buyer/seller protection guidelines. Sorry for any inconvenience in having to put these security measures in place.

 

2. For All Items:

Unless otherwise stated, used items have wear & tear and damage commensurate with age and use, so no refunds given for cosmetic or non-functional defects. No  guarantees or warranties given after dispatch. All descriptors (such as ‘good’ ‘excellent’ ‘superb’, or similar) are used in context with the items age and reasonably expected usage/wear over its lifetime, are subjective in that they are the opinion of the seller, and as such might not necessarily be shared by the buyer.  The images form the primary description of the item; please study them carefully as they take precedence over all written information. The item description is given in good faith; I am not a professional expert so cannot be responsible for any omissions, but I am happy to answer any questions you may have. 

 

3. In Addition, for Watches and Clocks:

Used and vintage/antique timepieces are limited in their ability and their consistency to deliver continuous and accurate time regulation due to factors such as: Inherent design, age, condition/wear, user handling, service history, storage and environmental conditions, transit handling, user winding habits/frequency, and are part of the character and appeal of owning these collectable items. This finite ability should not be unduly overestimated, and certainly should not be compared to the expectations of that of modern-day timepieces. I consider a tolerance of +/-3 minutes per day accuracy to be good, and +/-1 min per day to be excellent, and most of my wristwatches are even better than this. Following shipment it is expected that any timepiece will need a period of settling and adjustment to its time regulation, regardless of the sellers item description at the time of sale. This should be performed by a qualified and competent person at the buyers expense. In addition, unless specifically described as “fully” serviced/cleaned, it is to be assumed that all timepieces will require some level of service/repair from the time of their receipt, and at the buyers expense. Buyers should make allowances for this potential expense when bidding. As with any mechanical device, timepiece components can fail at any time, and often without warning (e.g. mainsprings, electronic modules). The watches I sell have no guarantee of being waterproof regardless of their design or wording, and you should assume and care for them as though they are not. The seller accepts no returns or liability from damage or problems arising from buyer initiated access to, and intervention with watch/clock movements, casings and other components. The seller accepts no liability or claims relating to issues arising from any advice or guidance given in good faith.

Please ensure you are happy with the above notes before making a bid or purchase. Thanks.

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  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: As photographed and described. See additional notes in advert.
  • Gender: Men's
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Movement: Tuning Fork
  • Year of Manufacture: 1970-1979
  • Display: Analog
  • Brand: Omega

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