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NeilCHicks
·Hi all,
I've been bequeathed what I believe to be a 1962 Omega 14786 SC watch, with a badly cracked crystal. I've attached a few photos of the inside of the case-back and the movement. Despite its age, it looks in good shape and keeps very good time (~4 seconds / day).
I would like to replace the crystal with a genuine Omega part, if possible, but, having scoured the internet for several days, I can't find any technical details that points me in the right direction for the crystal diameter. The broken crystal does not have the Omega logo, so may not be the original.It is almost exactly 30.0mm (measured with Vernier calipers and a micrometer), but nowhere can I find a replacement Omega crystal that's 30.0mm. I've have managed to find one that's 30.1mm though. If 30.0mm really is the correct size, would a 30.1mm squeeze in using a crystal lift?
The screw under the balance wheel looks a bit "chewed", so I suspect it's been "repaired/serviced" [badly!] in the past... but it's still ticking nicely.
Any of you guys/gals able to shine any light on my predicament?
Many thanks.
I've been bequeathed what I believe to be a 1962 Omega 14786 SC watch, with a badly cracked crystal. I've attached a few photos of the inside of the case-back and the movement. Despite its age, it looks in good shape and keeps very good time (~4 seconds / day).
I would like to replace the crystal with a genuine Omega part, if possible, but, having scoured the internet for several days, I can't find any technical details that points me in the right direction for the crystal diameter. The broken crystal does not have the Omega logo, so may not be the original.It is almost exactly 30.0mm (measured with Vernier calipers and a micrometer), but nowhere can I find a replacement Omega crystal that's 30.0mm. I've have managed to find one that's 30.1mm though. If 30.0mm really is the correct size, would a 30.1mm squeeze in using a crystal lift?
The screw under the balance wheel looks a bit "chewed", so I suspect it's been "repaired/serviced" [badly!] in the past... but it's still ticking nicely.
Any of you guys/gals able to shine any light on my predicament?
Many thanks.