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Stripped down the Omega watch, found dial had been glued to calendar plate, one of the dial feet was stuck in the mainplate and the other has the retaining screw missing.
The watch was clean but no sign of lube, lower balance jewel retaining spring loose.
Ordered a new mainspring and dial feet.


Parts:
Mainspring: GR2533
Dial Feet: 0.69mm
Click spring: Omega 450-1105
Jewell Retaining spring: Inca 175.03
Lower shock block: 563-1346




Glue on calendar plate & dial foot broken in mainplate





Lower spring broke when i tried refitting it after cleaning, looks like someone has had trouble in the past as both sides of the jewel holder are marked.









Damage to lower balance jewel mount, no wonderthe spring was hanging off...




New (used) one on order from Spain



Fortis Watch Project



Fortis 17 Jewels Para shock



Ebay Description

A classic vintage Fortis mechanical wristwatch featuring a striking black dial with luminous hands, bold Arabic numerals and robust military-inspired styling. A desirable Swiss-made timepiece from the respected Fortis brand.


Features:


Vintage Fortis wristwatch
Swiss Made
17 Jewels mechanical movement
Para Shock shock-protected movement
Black dial with Arabic numerals
Luminous hands
Stainless steel case back
Water resistant and anti-magnetic markings on case back
Black leather strap fitted
Classic military-style design
Condition:


Working at the time of listing.
Dial remains clear and attractive with age-related wear.
Case shows light scratches and signs of use consistent with age.
Crystal has light marks from normal wear.
Strap is pre-owned and shows wear but remains fitted and usable.



Fortis case Incabloc?




Fortis


Observations

  1. On the dial it shows 'PARA SHOCK' but on the case back it shows Incabloc? so which is it, could this indicate it has been re-dialed?
  2. The numbers on the dial don't look lumed?
  3. No markings on crown?
  4. No 'Swiss Made' on dial?



inside the 'Fortis'


Inspection

The movement in this watch is a FHF 96-4 and the shock mount is neither an incabloc or a parashock and the -4 indicates a date.
the dial is poorly finished with a 'mottled' appearance and the rear is poorly finished.
the case is also very poorly finished, the milling on the edges is rough.
the watch stem does not want to come out of the tube!
On the plus side, it is running, although not very well!
So whatever this watch was originally, it has had a dubious life!
Further investigations required



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