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  1. alistairm Jan 26, 2020

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    Hi
    I wear this Omega watch everyday, as you can see the glass has broken. I would really appreciate some advice on how to source one and fit it.
    I have other Omega watches but really like to wear this one, a gift from my wife.
    Thanks in anticipation.
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  2. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 26, 2020

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    Best to get an expert to fit it. Where do you live? Someone might know a good watchmaker near you.
     
  3. alistairm Jan 26, 2020

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    Hi

    thanks for the advice, Seaford East Sussex.
     
  4. CanberraOmega Rabbitohs and Whisky Supporter Jan 26, 2020

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  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 26, 2020

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  6. alistairm Jan 26, 2020

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    Thanks for the suggestions.
     
  7. Engee Jan 26, 2020

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  8. Edward53 Jan 27, 2020

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    Swisstime and Simon Freese are arguably the best but a service from them will exceed the value of the watch by some considerable distance. They are the people of choice for delicate high-end vintage Omegas needing a lot of TLC, but a Rolls Royce service for a low-value watch is massive overkill when plenty of other competent watchmakers are available.
     
  9. alistairm Jan 27, 2020

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    Thanks... I have other watches I will look to their services for, but as you rightly point out this is not a ‘RR’ watch.
    It was a gift and I enjoy wearing it more than my steel bracelet Omegas.
    Incidentally, can anyone tell me the model?
     
  10. VetPsychWars Wants to be in the club! Jan 27, 2020

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    Don't let someone else's concept of "value" affect your decision for which watchmaker to use. If you like a piece that much, then it's worth having one of the top guys service it.

    As for model, there is a "case number" in the caseback. You can get that information at servicing. Note that we are assuming you will ask for a complete service instead of just a crystal replacement.

    Tom
     
  11. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 27, 2020

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    Spoken like the guy who isn't paying for it.
     
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  12. VetPsychWars Wants to be in the club! Jan 27, 2020

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    I've paid plenty for service for a watch you guys would scoff at because I liked it a lot.

    So stuff it.

    Tom
     
  13. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Jan 27, 2020

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    Very thoughtful response.
     
  14. VetPsychWars Wants to be in the club! Jan 27, 2020

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    Just matching your tone. If you hadn't shot off your mouth, I would have had nothing to respond to... so don't be pretending to take the high road.

    Tom