Omega 1332 help

[Ollie2805]

Hi all

 i wonder if anybody could help me with how to get rid of this battery corrosion in this omega I picked up yesterday. I am very new to watch repair and just have basic tools.

 thanks in advance

 Ollie

[Ollie2805]

If I haven’t given enough pictures or info just let me know. 

Ollie

[clockboy]

This is the result of fitting a cheap battery. I have read vinegar is the best for removing the green acid stain. 

[Ollie2805]

I assume I would have to remove the electronic module, but would I soak it or just clean the terminal with vinegar? 

Thanks

Ollie

[Watchtime]

I would completely disassemble it and clean it thoroughly, best chance of get it running again.

[Ollie2805]

That is a little above my skill level at the moment, I may have to give it to someone if that is the case.

[Nucejoe]

Dose it run now ?  Seconds hand tends to move? Totally dead? Calender?  Will you show the face. Worth after fixed?   

Regards joe

[watchweasol]

Hi Ollie  Its a bit of a mess, scrape off as much as you can with pegwood then use a fiberglass pen brush (available on the bay). Blow out the bits carefully , cover as much of the movement as possible then use a cotton bud with vinegar or alchohol to clean finally,,   chek if it works with a battery.  bear in mind this is just a preliminary clean   as watchtime says the ultimate is to strip and clean to get the best possible results.

[Ollie2805]

Thank you, I will do that and let you know how it goes. If it works I’ll look into a full strip and clean.

[Ollie2805]

I started the job, but it was clear the corrosion had dissolved the back of the bridle ( I think that’s what it’s called) as it just fell away as I touched it. Can it be replaced?

Ollie

[watchweasol]

Hi Ollie  I should have a look at cousins site  for the bits.  Corrosion is a real problem often it has spread so have a careful look round before deciding to purchase bits.

[watchweasol]

Hi Ollie  I have attached the tech sheet for the 1332 according to cousins the circuit board is obsolete but the bridle -ve   is available  £10 95 plus post etc. from what I can make out the brible is attached to the cct board so  may be a soldering job required. bridle part No  1332 9616,   hope this is of help to you

435_1332_complet_2290.pdf

[Ollie2805]

That’s really helpful thank you, I have managed to find a new old stock bridle on eBay for £10 free postage so I have ordered that. It doesn’t look to me like the corrosion has spread any further, so hopefully all will be ok. I’m not sure that my standard soldering iron will have a small enough tip, so that might be a job for a watchmaker or jewller. Thanks again for all your help.

Ollie

[watchweasol]

Hi Ollie  well done  have fun

[Ollie2805]

Thanks for all the help, she now works:)