Case damage repair help

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dalt83

·Aug 21, 2022

I have an Omega Seamaster Master Coaxial 300. I was changing nato straps and dropped it onto hard tile. So far, it’s been keeping the same time. However, it lanes on the corner of the upper right lug. It marred it some, which is a bummer but I can live with. But it also squeezed that lug closer to the mid line of the watch. Visually you can’t tell, but when I tried to put the bracelet on it wouldn’t fit. Basically, the lug width is now narrower than 21mm. I took to my local AD, they said the case would have to be replaced and it would be in the neighborhood of $1200. I was looking for everyone’s opinion. Should I just do this? Is there a third party place I can send it to for repair? Is that a thing you can even repair? I’m not worried about making the case look brand new, just wanting to fix the lug so I can get the bracelet back on. I appreciate if anyone has some tips.

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Dan S

·Aug 21, 2022

Wow, I'm surprised that a simple fall could have bent such a substantial lug to that extent. That's remarkable. Unfortunately, I think that a new mid-case would be the best solution. Perhaps your homeowners insurance may pay some part of the cost, depending on the deductible.

 

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Archer

·Aug 21, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Post photos please

 

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dennisthemenace

·Aug 21, 2022

Bullshit

 

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Canuck

·Aug 21, 2022

 

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Leviathan

·Aug 21, 2022

Pics… or it didn’t happen!

 

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Dan S

·Aug 21, 2022

Canuck

Personally I was thinking ...

 

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Kringkily

·Aug 22, 2022·Omega Collector / Hunter

If you did hit it at a unlucky edge where the metal of the lug edge was displaced just a tiny bit making the bracelet not fit then a case replacement would be your most direct fix. You could find someone willing to shave down the excess metal to get it to work with the bracelet but I don’t know of any watchmakers except one in California willing to do that kind of work. The cost would sort of be one you would have to weigh versus having an altered case affecting value down the line.

 

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dalt83

·Aug 22, 2022

I've been away, but I'll get pics tonight.

dennisthemenace

Bullshit

Thanks for the help.

If I have to get a new mid case anyway, I guess there wouldn't be harm in letting someone try to correct, worst they could do is screw up something that needs replaced anyway. My local AD's watchmaker spent about 30 seconds with it and declared it would need replaced (he's more than likely right.)

 

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gbesq

·Aug 22, 2022

If anyone can fix it, it would be Tanner Morehouse at TM Watch Company in Fargo, North Dakota. His firm specializes in rebuilding and refinishing Omega cases. You could try sending him some photos for evaluation and see what he says.

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dalt83

·Aug 22, 2022

gbesq

If anyone can fix it, it would be Tanner Morehouse at TM Watch Company in Fargo, North Dakota. His firm specializes in rebuilding and refinishing Omega cases. You could try sending him some photos for evaluation and see what he says.

Thank you very much! I was hoping for some solid names to call and see what they have to say.

 

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MtV

·Aug 22, 2022

gbesq

If anyone can fix it, it would be Tanner Morehouse at TM Watch Company in Fargo, North Dakota. His firm specializes in rebuilding and refinishing Omega cases. You could try sending him some photos for evaluation and see what he says.

I was just gonna ask for the OPs location. It you’re in Europe, not the US, I’d also have a recommendation for you.

edit: Only just realized quotes are in USD, so I guess it’s not Europe. Either way: Best of luck. 😀

 

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dalt83

·Aug 22, 2022

MtV

I was just gonna ask for the OPs location. It you’re in Europe, not the US, I’d also have a recommendation for you.

edit: Only just realized quotes are in USD, so I guess it’s not Europe. Either way: Best of luck. 😀

Florida! Thanks though.

 

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paddymoran

·Aug 22, 2022

I’m convinced it can be fixed so that your bracelet will fit but it’s a job for a local jeweller/ watch maker as opposed to a AD watchmaker. The goldsmith attached to my local watch maker recently repaired an Omega bracelet while others said it couldn’t be done. I’m in Europe so I can’t provide a name but best of luck with it.