1954 omega case reference and glass help.

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Dolarhyde

·Jun 11, 2024

Hello folks.

I need to source a new glass for the below, having trouble identifying this case number (523956) to then get the right crystal.

can anyone help? Thanks

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 11, 2024·Melbourne Australia

It looks to be a locally cased example therefore the "case reference" doesn't tie in with OEM data.
Can you provide more info on the actual watch so we can figure out what sort of crystal it needs.

 

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Dolarhyde

·Jun 11, 2024

Thanks for the reply mate, here’s some more photos

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 11, 2024·Melbourne Australia

Quite possible an Australian cased watch so it would not have had an "Omega" crystal.
Your best bet is to remove the crystal and measure diameter/height and other points (tension ring or not?) and then locate a generic crystal.

 

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speedb

·Jun 11, 2024

if it's one of those ribbed midcase australian watches then the crystal is probably 28.2mm dia.

 

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Dolarhyde

·Jun 11, 2024

speedb

if it's one of those ribbed midcase australian watches then the crystal is probably 28.2mm dia.

I reckon you’re right. Any good sources in Australia for such glass you know of??

 

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Dolarhyde

·Jun 11, 2024

JimInOz

Quite possible an Australian cased watch so it would not have had an "Omega" crystal.
Your best bet is to remove the crystal and measure diameter/height and other points (tension ring or not?) and then locate a generic crystal.

Thanks mate will do. Any suggestions for Aussie based crystals?

 

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speedb

·Jun 11, 2024

Dolarhyde

I reckon you’re right. Any good sources in Australia for such glass you know of??

Any watchmaker would have good generic replacements, but if you're concerned about getting a similar dome profile let the watchmaker know.
$20-30 would be what most good places charge

 

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speedb

·Jun 11, 2024

Those cases are easy to pick out by the shape of their lugs and the fact that they don't use a proper movement retainer ring!

 

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JimInOz

·Jun 11, 2024·Melbourne Australia

Dolarhyde

Thanks mate will do. Any suggestions for Aussie based crystals?

https://www.labanda.com.au/watch-spare-parts/glasses/plexi