Do I need to change crystal on this watch?

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This vintage Omega Geneve watch has a few cracks and I need to know if it will be advicable to change crystal on this one? And where is the best place to buy new glasses for vintage watches? Are there any sites on the web where you can find out what type of glass fits the different watches?

 
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Post the reference number inside the case-back and maybe someone will know the answer.
 
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Yes, replace it at next service, and it is not your job to find parts. Your watchmaker should do that. If your watchmaker says that he can't, thank him politely and find someone else.
 
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Yes, replace it at next service, and it is not your job to find parts. Your watchmaker should do that. If your watchmaker says that he can't, thank him politely and find someone else.

I would bet that these crystals are still available from Omega. So any watchmaker with a parts account will be able to get one with minimal effort.
 
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Yes, replace it at next service, and it is not your job to find parts. Your watchmaker should do that. If your watchmaker says that he can't, thank him politely and find someone else.
I live in a country where the cost of a service exceed $ 300.- and that means that I will loose money if I do that. I want to change the glass before I sell the watch as it is to someone who are trained to do the service but the crystal is easy to change with this tool so that is an easy task.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/352769298799?hash=item5222b0516f:g:LvYAAOSwVt5dZV87
 
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I live in a country where the cost of a service exceed $ 300.- and that means that I will loose money if I do that. I want to change the glass before I sell the watch as it is to someone who are trained to do the service but the crystal is easy to change with this tool so that is an easy task.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/352769298799?hash=item5222b0516f:g:LvYAAOSwVt5dZV87
If you're selling the watch, don't put any money into it, you won't get it back.
 
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