zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Thanks for that information, great appreciated. I have posted some images here:-

http://www.aarontait.com/clients/omega/

I've removed the battery, just in time I think.

Cheers,

Aaron

: Hard to give more details as model 396.0938 isn't on the Omega
: vintage database (0936 and 0937 are but not 0938). But the way
: you deswcribe the case it may be one of the 'Mariner' models
: with the key bolt compressor case. Does it have a small palque
: in gold with Quartz written on it?

: Probably the best bet is to go directly to the Swatch Group in Glen
: Iris, Victoria, (03) 8844 3300, and ask them if parts are
: available. Also there may be generic seals available, but its
: the crown (and its seal) that is most important to find as that
: also contributes to the water resistance of the watch. If the
: watch is not working, best get the battery our of it because of
: potential leakage.

: If you take it to an Omega service centre, hopefully, with a 1984
: watch, they won't want to send it back to Bienne for an
: outrageously expensive make-over. However, if you know parts are
: available is Australia, you then have the choice of going
: elsewhere. You could source a good watchmaker and tell him that
: you've already determined that seals etc are available from
: Swatch.

: Good luck in your restoration. Perhaps post a pic (you'll need to
: join a picture hosting service).

: Cheers

: Desmond