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Modern 321 Movement
Forgive my ignorance, but does Omega use modern lubricants and oils in the modern 321 movements (e.g., EW 321)?
Know someone who has a safe queen EW 321 that has been in a bank safe. Wondering if that could pose an issue with the 321 movement, given Watch has been sitting idle. |
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Bump. Anyone know?
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I would be surprised if they didn't, I'm confident you're safe with it in a safe
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No answer on the lubricants, but for watches I wear rarely, I still wind them fully & run the chrono/spin through the date wheel/etc. every few months or so just to keep things moving.
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![]() I had an exchange with “Archer” over on the Omega forums About this topic and the 321 specially. What he said to me is “wind it when you wear it” ![]() Archer is an Omega watchmaker, and highly regarded from what I gather ![]() |
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Sadly, no!
Thanks for the clarification! The concern is idle watches not being good for the movement. Sounds like ok for the watch and just worse for the owner - wear and enjoy ‘em! |
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A few days ago I asked an Omega watchmaker this question, his reply was that modern lubricants are used in the Ed White.
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Might anyone know how they handle ‘everyday exposure’ to magnetism? It is obviously far more susceptible than a modern day Omega Master Chronometer movement that is (largely) impervious to everyday magnetic fields, but can someone wear it without undue concerns? I would assume the answer is yes as the movement (and others like it) were used for decades before the newfangled silicon this and non-magnetic that came along, but I still want to ask. I travel a lot and I’ve found myself wearing every watch apart from my 321 for flights.
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Yes, it did.
As I wrote, I am fully cognizant that such movements (by Omega and other manufactures) served for decades. The reasons behind my question are: 1. Considering how long an issue with a 321 would take to resolve, I have probably babied it more than any other watch I have; 2. while magnetism is not a big issue, I would rather not use my demagnetizer on that particular watch, and 3. I have other timepieces that I am significantly more comfortable flying with. With that said, if another owner of a 321 has experience traveling with a modern EW, I would highly appreciate any helpful views. Thanks, |
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