I bought a "Freshly Serviced" Omega Speedmaster (It was a Lie)

I bought this Omega Speedmaster Mark II because the seller promised it was "freshly serviced." They lied. When I put it on the timegrapher, this vintage chronograph didn't tick—it galloped.

In this episode of The Watchmaker Studio, we open a case file on a "Galloping" Omega 145.014 that was hiding a dirty secret inside the barrel. This isn't just a service; it's a witness protection program for a battered watch case. Watch as I diagnose the "knocking" issue, replace the incorrect mainspring, and use a lapping machine to restore the factory sunburst finish on this iconic 70s timepiece.

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