I have 4 vintage Omega watches which are missing their bezels. Has anyone here sent a vintage Omega to Omega service with a missing bezel and was able to have it replaced? Lacking this possibility I am thinking about having a dies made to strike some. I am sure there are other collectors with such a dilemma.
The topic comes up but the answers never seem to follow. I'll watch to see if anyone has experience to add to the usual advice (send to Bienne, contact a case maker like Wuischpard, etc.)
I've just had a Seamaster 120 overhauled and they couldn't replace the bezel or dial. The bezel had to be left and the dial "restored"
Yes, and no, and even maybe. It depends entirely on what 4 watches you are referring to, and no one can tell you for sure if you are keeping them a secret...
If they are diver's type watches then ditto what Al says. If they are metal bezels, a good case specialist or goldsmith will be able to make one.
Some metal bezels are available as well - it depends entirely on the specific case reference. Cheers, Al
Here are the case numbers: Constellation in 14K Gold 14900 SC Constellation in 14K Gold 14902/3 SC-62 Seamaster De Ville 14K Gold C6865 The 4th is an 18K gold Seamaster , I will open the case to get the number.
So I got on the website of Wuischpard and saw that they use a flat stock to roll the bezels into shape and then solder the ends. I am familiar with this technique but never used it myself. I used to strike many bezels for gold coins so my thinking was making a die for the watch bezels. I have never seen any solder seems in all the gold watches I have owned so I think that all these companies used dies. Also die striking would ad certain spring to the bezel. I sent Wuischpard an inquiry about an estimated cost. Thanks for your replies.