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Hi, I have just bought when on holiday to Australia to see my daughter a 1962 Omega Seamaster 30 cal 286 and now am searching for a hairspring to make it fully operational again after having it serviced in Kalamunda . I understand that parts are rare so any help is greatly appreciated. Many thanks Keith

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Welcome, I do not understand how it was serviced and needs a hairspring? I can only assume the servicer messed up some things, maybe you can straighten it yourself, you are correct, the parts are hard to come by for Omegas, I think it cross references with a cal. 269, I see parts/movements on Ebay, maybe something will turn up for you, good luck...

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