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212.30.41.20.01.003 ???

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I picked up this watch yesterday. She has a lot of wear but the price was right. The clasp needs replacement. Does the model here look right ?

I have a 2220.80 and it appears to be slightly larger.

What throws me off is the serial number… when I look it up it comes back to 2009. All the 2009 models I see show up as 212.30.36.20.01.002. Also the 2009 models I see have a wave dial like my 2220.80.

If it is a 003 what years where these watches made ?

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Serial number look-ups online are notoriously inaccurate for Omegas. The model you show here, assuming it's real (and I don't know if it is), was made from 2012 to 2017.

That watch looks like it was worn by a mechanic who has been rebuilding car engines every day for the last 10 years.

What is engraved/etched on the clasp above the Omega logo?
 
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Serial number look-ups online are notoriously inaccurate for Omegas. The model you show here, assuming it's real (and I don't know if it is), was made from 2012 to 2017.

That watch looks like it was worn by a mechanic who has been rebuilding car engines every day for the last 10 years.

What is engraved/etched on the clasp above the Omega logo?

It’s engraved, million dollar tech.

I’m assuming you’re right. Some kind of contest winner I am thinking or company award. Easy to assume something you get free and not in the hands of a “watch guy” it will be used.
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It’s engraved, million dollar tech.

I’m assuming you’re right. Some kind of contest winner I am thinking or company award. Easy to assume something you get free and not in the hands of a “watch guy” it will be used.
Care to explain this post? That makes no sense at all. Post a pic of that watch after a quick wipe and you may get a reasonable response about its validity.
 
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Care to explain this post? That makes no sense at all. Post a pic of that watch after a quick wipe and you may get a reasonable response about its validity.


Yes… I’m assuming it was won at as an award in a contest. The award was the watch. It came with an engraving of “ million dollar tech “

Again an assumption the recipient was “not a watch guy” and wore it as a tool/daily watch.

What happened next is there started being complications with the bracelet. It sticks a lot


The owner decided to get rid of it. I picked up for sub 1000.

So I’m looking for information on the item pictured.

It will be at omega this week. I am using the forum board knowledge for insight prior to my visit.
 
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How does it run?

Not to bad. Because of the band issue I can’t keep it
On the wrist all day. Right now the clasp is its biggest inhibition
 
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Yes… I’m assuming it was won at as an award in a contest. The award was the watch. It came with an engraving of “ million dollar tech “

Again an assumption the recipient was “not a watch guy” and wore it as a tool/daily watch.

What happened next is there started being complications with the bracelet. It sticks a lot


The owner decided to get rid of it. I picked up for sub 1000.

So I’m looking for information on the item pictured.

It will be at omega this week. I am using the forum board knowledge for insight prior to my visit.
Oh I see. Sorry I was being a bit dim obviously. It looks real but really beaten up. I’ve never seen a recent one in that condition before. If the rest is ok a new clasp could be swapped in for a couple of hundred dollars I would think.
 
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Not to bad. Because of the band issue I can’t keep it
On the wrist all day. Right now the clasp is its biggest inhibition
Since you intend to replace the clasp, one option is to “upgrade” it to one with on the fly micro-adjust capability. I did that on mine. Here’s a thread with some details:

https://omegaforums.net/threads/adjustable-clasp-for-2210-51-seamaster-pro.141134/ W
Thread 'Adjustable Clasp for 2210.51 Seamaster Pro?' ·
Hello all,

I have seamaster planet ocean ref. 2210.51.
I want to upgrade the clasp to the adjustable omega clasp but I dont know which one would fit my model omega.
Can anyone send or show me...
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Another bracelet option is an aftermarket choice from Forstner or Uncle Straps. Way less expensive than OEM and many styles to choose from. Unless you really love the original Bond-style 9 link bracelet.
 
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I was already thinking rubber strap. Only because I already have the bond bracelet on my 2220.80.

Back to my question ? Am I guessing the right reference number here ?
 
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The correct reference number for the watch you show is 212.30.41.20.01.003. That is not based on the serial number. It's based on what the watch is. This model was made from 2012 to 2017.

Here is one I owned at one time on a Forstner flat link bracelet.

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Thanks ! I’ll get it to omega this coming week. The 2220.80 came back like new when I sent it off. I’ll provide service updates as I go.
 
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If you still want the bracelet to work, I'd guess the 'sticking' is in part that it is filthy. It might be worth pulling it off and running a few cycles through an ultrasonic cleaner.

The whole watch could use a good clean (as well as a service), but I kinda dig the super-wornness to it. That is a watch that WORKED for a living, so I'd be tempted to keep it as-is.

That said, I'm sure a good watchmaker could shine that watch up nicely and you'd not get all that many scars visible.
 
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Dropped it off today. Service is 700.00

The pip has some kind of strange deformation.

My Omega guy (who is the best) told me that Omega will not replace this with the service since it still functions.

I’m told the band is original and the clasp was replaced with a micro adjust version. That omega would not fix this replacement but only put an original back on it. Fine with me since I am an OEM kinda guy.

502 I got back with you but never heard back
 
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My Omega guy (who is the best) told me that Omega will not replace this with the service since it still functions.
The only thing you can do is have them replace the entire bezel, as none of the parts (insert or pip) are sold separately. This will be at your expense though, and that bezel is not cheap. Around $600 US or so...with tariffs added on...
 
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They did tell me that. I paid under 1k for the watch so I think even with a total redo I will still come out ahead
 
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The only thing you can do is have them replace the entire bezel, as none of the parts (insert or pip) are sold separately. This will be at your expense though, and that bezel is not cheap. Around $600 US or so...with tariffs added on...
Can the ceramic inserts be removed from the frame without breakage? OP could source another (cheaper) bezel insert and harvest a donor lume pip. I know from experience the pips can be easily removed and transferred to a different insert. But I've never tried to separate a ceramic insert from a frame.

From past internet searches I think the ceramic inserts (like the aluminum ones) are friction fit and not glued or joined with adhesive.

I know it can be done with Rolex ceramic bezel inserts. The video below is the same method I use for Omega aluminum inserts.

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