Looking at this watch to possibly buy and was wondering, when I send it in to Omega for service, is this something they will be able to fix? Looks like it’s under the sapphire crystal. Anyone know an estimated cost?

 

That's an interesting place to put the Chrono24 watermark.

It looks like it needs laser welding + polish.

 

Sounds like it would cost an arm and a leg at Omega huh?

 

I don't think Omega does laser welding... you'd have to find a third party. If the case gets too bad, they would do a replacement of the entire case. Otherwise, they would just polish it but it wouldn't 100% be fixed if the scratch is as deep as it looks in the photo.

 

Wait until you get your first real scratch.

 

These posts kill me.

 

Can be laser filled, about $300 for stainless steel.
I hate faux brick wall!

You can ask seller for $300 off, but I’d just leave that dent there. You’ll likely collect another 5-10scars like that first 5 years. Laser correct the entire case is about $500-700 (conservative estimate).
Lovely piece. My favorite modern Omega.

if there’s any Omega that NEEDs deep scars, it’s the 007 edition.

 

You want your "tool watch" to be a safe queen?

 

I assume you are not buying from a dealer, what magnification are you using to visualize the scratch? Yes, it can be repaired, but, if it bothers you that much why not just wait till another example comes up. I get it, we all are a little OCD, or as my wife would say a lot.

 

Let's say you buy the watch, you send the watch to Omega or whereever for a fix and it comes back 100%.
A week later you bang the watch on something and get a similar dent, would you then send it again to be fixed?

If this is the only thing about the watch that is bothering you I'd buy it and leave it as is.
If you can't get over it get a new watch, just remember you can dent it yourself faster than you think.

 

If that bothers you, buy new. A used watch will always have at least one tiny mark like this. Personally my eyes would not notice this without this magnification.

 

I love how I keep getting the old, “it shouldn’t bother you” answer. I asked the question not because my watches don’t have scratches, but because its a 5 year old used watch, I don’t know the history on it and would like to send it in for service within the next 2 years. When I do send it in for service, I would like it to come back like new.

Here’s another photo I got from the dealer, for those who actually have real input on the matter.

 

Ah that'll buff right out. How's that for real input?

 

I love it when people ask questions they can find the answer to themselves if they only spent 5 min on google...

https://www.omegawatches.com/custom...s-and-prices/main-steps-of-a-complete-service

 

I appreciate it, the new picture doesn’t make it look as bad as the original one.

 

I think that your question has been answered, but to rehash it. Yes, it can be fixed. Can it be fixed by Omega? Probably not if laser welding is required. Can it be fixed elsewhere? Yes. What will it cost? $300 to $700+ depending upon how much work is required. Should you buy it? Your call.

 

Omega can fix it, by replacing the part...

 

True, but my guess is that it will cost a small fortune. Unfortunately, the OP can't get an estimate from Omega until after he has acquired the watch.

 

The marks are on the stainless ring between the ceramic bezel and the sapphire glass, not under the glass!
I have the same watch, the stainless is softerr than the sapphire glass and ceramic bezel........ It gets scratched.
I havent taken my watch off for 3 years since purchasing, from spinning spanners on the landcruisrer to spear fishing........
Only way to guarantee it doesnt get marks on it is to never wear it.

 

Now would that be Omega saying, you need a whole new case? I’m just trying to gauge if it’s worth the money being saved opposed to buying one in mint condition.