HELP NEEDED 2937 BEZEL

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Wouldn’t a brand new bezel look out of place against the dial and case (or are you clogging to put it in a bag of pebbles for a few days)?

I assume Al will confirm that the part is only available to Omega certified watchmakers unless you search eBay/Google using the part number to try and locate one
Unless someone magically turns up with an old 2937 good for parts, I’m doomed.
 
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Would you happen to know where I could order the part? I’m new to OF so I can’t really post until I reach 200.


Thanks!

As noted, Omega sells parts to watchmakers who are approved by Omega. If you can find one near you, they should be able to order the part and fit it.
 
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Unless someone magically turns up with an old 2937 good for parts, I’m doomed.

Hardly doomed. It seems that you simply need to contact a watchmaker with an Omega parts account. There is no need to convince OF members that you need a new bezel, that is entirely your choice. Instead, spend the time and energy contacting watchmakers.
 
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I'm not sure why you are bumping this thread. As far as I can tell, your query has been answered.
You have the part number for a new bezel which can be obtained from a watchmaker with an omega account. You have been told that one from another reference will not fit. And you have also been told that the chances of finding an original are slim to non-existent unless you buy a donor watch.
What more information do you need?
 
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I'm not sure why you are bumping this thread.

This has become a WTB thread essentially...from someone who is 184 posts (as of this writing) shy of being able to post one by the rules...
 
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Maybe you should ask yourself if Vintage watches are something for you. I can hardly see the dent on a pic thats larger then the actual watch. You got all the tips you need, how to change it. IF this dent would bother me and IF i don't have the wish or possibility to go to an Omega certified watchmaker, then you just have one option left. And to me, its also the best one. Laserweld this dent! If done well, you wouldn't see a difference to today, except for the missing dent.
 
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I totally get wanting to replace something on a watch that bothers you, it's your watch and if you aren't happy with it you should do what you can to make it enjoyable. Some of us wouldn't bother, others would spare no expense, either way it's your watch. After reading through the thread the options appear to be:

1) Laser welding - while this can be expensive it may be a good option and if done right could preserve most of what gives the current bezel it's character
2) Find an authorized/certified Omega watchmaker. They should be able to order a new bezel from Omega to replace the current one. Depending on price this might be your best bet. The bezel will look new but in time it will get the same scratches as your current one. If you decide you can't live with the brand new bezel you can still send the old one out for laser welding and stick the new one on ebay. If you don't know of any certified Omega watchmakers in your area you could try and contact the local Boutique and see if they know of any: https://www.omegawatches.com/store/...&utm_campaign=MyBusiness&utm_term=Makati-City - I personally wouldn't send it to Omega as they'd likely do a full service and you may end up with additional replacement parts.

Unfortunately that's about all the forum can help you with at this time, you should hang around and build a post count high enough to drop a WTB thread but I'd be surprised if there members sitting on a bag of bezels they're looking to sell. While you build a 200 post count you could also look for the same watch for sale on places like Ebay, maybe you'll find one with a better bezel for cheaper then laser welding, if you do you can swap the bezels and re-sell the donor watch.

As a side note, this forum doesn't really work on Bumps like other forums might, people tend to let threads age out over time and when something of substance can be added people will.
 
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I'm not sure why you are bumping this thread.

Maybe because it's easier to bump the thread than to actually take any of the tangible real-world actions that have been suggested. It's a virtual world these days dontcha know.
 
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Maybe because it's easier to bump the thread than to actually take any of the tangible real-world actions that have been suggested. It's a virtual world these days dontcha know.
Let's see how he gets on with a virtual bezel 😀
 
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I totally get wanting to replace something on a watch that bothers you, it's your watch and if you aren't happy with it you should do what you can to make it enjoyable. Some of us wouldn't bother, others would spare no expense, either way it's your watch. After reading through the thread the options appear to be:

1) Laser welding - while this can be expensive it may be a good option and if done right could preserve most of what gives the current bezel it's character
2) Find an authorized/certified Omega watchmaker. They should be able to order a new bezel from Omega to replace the current one. Depending on price this might be your best bet. The bezel will look new but in time it will get the same scratches as your current one. If you decide you can't live with the brand new bezel you can still send the old one out for laser welding and stick the new one on ebay. If you don't know of any certified Omega watchmakers in your area you could try and contact the local Boutique and see if they know of any: https://www.omegawatches.com/store/...&utm_campaign=MyBusiness&utm_term=Makati-City - I personally wouldn't send it to Omega as they'd likely do a full service and you may end up with additional replacement parts.

Unfortunately that's about all the forum can help you with at this time, you should hang around and build a post count high enough to drop a WTB thread but I'd be surprised if there members sitting on a bag of bezels they're looking to sell. While you build a 200 post count you could also look for the same watch for sale on places like Ebay, maybe you'll find one with a better bezel for cheaper then laser welding, if you do you can swap the bezels and re-sell the donor watch.

As a side note, this forum doesn't really work on Bumps like other forums might, people tend to let threads age out over time and when something of substance can be added people will.
thanks man!