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Re: f300 help is at hand.
In Response To: f300 help is at hand. ()

: I can help...i collect and repair these models, and the other
: brands featuring the ESA range of Tuning fork movements.
: Many of the parts are obselete, and no longer available from Omega
: or the other brands..including the date wheels...sigh!!

: I have a some secondhand and new date wheels....they are not cheap
: though..and i will only fit them whilst performing a full
: service...this is to cover myself, not a mercenary attempt to
: charge the earth.

: Alternatively, take your chances with a cheap donor watch..although
: it is a common problem, due mainly to the wheels being plastic,
: and a slight design flaw...it is still possible to get lucky.

: E-mail me if you think i can help.

: Regards Keith

I would not be concerned about the date wheel. It's a common fault with f300s, and at $199 you got an exceptional watch at a low price, and you should enjoy it. And if you want it fixed, Keith will do a first-class job.

As Keith knows, because he serviced it and told me, mine has a metal date wheel, though neither of us know if it is original or from another watch. If it's from another calibre, then it fits, aligns, and works perfectly (and has correct Omega style numbers). If it's original then find a 1972 watch to use for parts. The other possibility is that it's been back to Bienne at some point and Omega retro-fitted it. who knows?

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