“New” Ed White parts availability question…

[M'Bob]

Does anyone know: can the bezel to this watch be ordered separately?

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...alibre-321-chronograph-39-7-mm-31130403001001

 

[140dave]

Im going to go out in a limb and say No, exchange only.
Someone will chime in that knows for certain but I’ll bet a case of beer I’m right.

 

[Archer]

140dave

Im going to go out in a limb and say No, exchange only.
Someone will chime in that knows for certain but I’ll bet a case of beer I’m right.

I don't see anything to suggest that it cannot be bought separately...but then again I don't see that for the case either, and I think they do require the old one sent back for exchange due to a watchmaker or two making frankens.

 

[ErichPryde]

M'Bob

Does anyone know: can the bezel to this watch be ordered separately?

https://www.omegawatches.com/en-us/...alibre-321-chronograph-39-7-mm-31130403001001

Swiss limited editions has an Ed White bezel available for £1200. I don't think they're readily available through Omega.

 

[M'Bob]

Thanks for the answers. Before I jump in, would anyone know if one can retrofit the new bezel on an older Ed White case with an acrylic crystal?

 

[Archer]

M'Bob

Thanks for the answers. Before I jump in, would anyone know if one can retrofit the new bezel on an older Ed White case with an acrylic crystal?

I can’t say for sure, but probably not.

The old style metal bezels were press fitted to the case, metal on metal. Since the ceramic insert in the new bezel will not take well to any flex associated with that type of installation or removal, the new case uses a hard plastic gasket between the bezel and case, so it’s somewhat similar to how a sapphire crystal is installed, or how a press fitted case back in installed.

So, totally different animal...

 

[Meme-Dweller]

I would just go aftermarket and get a ceramic Spiralwinder bezel:
https://www.spiralwinderwatchparts....ety-tachymetre-bezel-for-the-3861-speedmaster

At least you know it would fit your watch. Ed White 321 bezel would be an expensive gamble on fitment.

 

[WitteEddy]

I'm new here on this forum and I like to think I have a nice Omega collection.
One of them is the modern Ed White, this is a beautiful watch but I think it would look even nicer with a steel or white gold bezel.
Like the Speedmaster 57 trilogy or Speedmaster 321 Canopus Gold.

Meme-Dweller

I would just go aftermarket and get a ceramic Spiralwinder bezel:
https://www.spiralwinderwatchparts....ety-tachymetre-bezel-for-the-3861-speedmaster

At least you know it would fit your watch. Ed White 321 bezel would be an expensive gamble on fitment.

So I wonder, would one of these white metal bezels fit the Ed White?

 

[Eve]

W WitteEddy

I'm new here on this forum and I like to think I have a nice Omega collection.
One of them is the modern Ed White, this is a beautiful watch but I think it would look even nicer with a steel or white gold bezel.
Like the Speedmaster 57 trilogy or Speedmaster 321 Canopus Gold.



So I wonder, would one of these white metal bezels fit the Ed White?

For the reasons mentioned above by @Archer i would guess not.

 

[Indices]

W WitteEddy

I'm new here on this forum and I like to think I have a nice Omega collection.
One of them is the modern Ed White, this is a beautiful watch but I think it would look even nicer with a steel or white gold bezel.
Like the Speedmaster 57 trilogy or Speedmaster 321 Canopus Gold.



So I wonder, would one of these white metal bezels fit the Ed White?

I have both the Trilogy and the 321, I’ll have a look and compare fitment when I have a moment.