1972 Omega Seamaster 30 cal.269/286 hairspring required

[KDE]

Hi, have just purchased an Omega Seamaster 30 cal.269 and require help in finding a supplier for a hairspring 269-1327 , or maybe a supplier who can help in my search, 

Thanks 

Keith Elliott

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[RichardHarris123]

I think you probably struggle to find one.  Is the hairspring beyond repair? 

[JohnR725]

45 minutes ago, KDE said:

hairspring 269-1327

usually on modern watches you cannot purchase a separate hairspring. the part number you have is for the balance complete which is the only way you're going to get the hairspring is with the balance wheel as they are matched very very closely. then unfortunately the problem with Omega watches are there expensive and the components replace them are expensive but eBay is a good source here's one brand-new.

https://www.ebay.com/p/24012048122

 

 

 

[Nucejoe]

 The right decision depends on the condition of your watch and what your plans are,  if its worth spending $300 plus on, then JohnR advice is best, also,  however small there is a chance of finding a ruined Omega balance to scavange the spring off of, so we would start with spring of the right CGS No.

 Your balance left Omega adjusted , then if some watch destroyer  fitted a staff in the wheel,  theres a good chance he throw the wheel out of adjustment and handed it back to the owner perhaps even unpoised.

Secondly, Balance spring come in different grades, and meet metalurgical and physical specifictions.

This all means your balance wheel can be completed with a spring to oscilate at the rate your watch needs to show accurate time, but is unlikely to meet the original standards embeded  at Omega. A spring out of Cheap , Russian or Chinese watch would do , IF its spiral  is the same or close to your  Omega spring. 

So, in case you are determined to attack , enough knowledge and experience is available at WRT to work with you in building  a balance complete  out of your balance wheel. 

Just shout.

Rgds

[CYCLOPS]

you are probably going to end up buying a used whole movement, and less than the new part above, omega material is high and hard to find, good luck...