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Winding my Omega

Hey all,

My grandmother just sent me my grandfather's Omega Automatic Seamaster De Ville from - I think - 1975. There is an inscription on the back of the watch with the date: 1975. So I think the watch if from around that time. Also, the watch has a date function.

I have a few questions about this watch:

1. It says Automatic, but is there a way to manually wind this watch?
The crown only pulls out to one position. I've read some old manuals that say some Omega's from that time period will pull out to two positions, but I don't think mine does.

2. I've also read that winding my watch counter-clockwise will damage it. Is that true? If so, how can they expect you to set the time and date quickly?

3. The watch will lose about 4 to 5 minutes of time at night. I've only had it for a few days so I was thinking that I need to wind it up - if this model has a manual-winding function.

4. And anything else anyone can tell me about this watch and model would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Andy

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