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Boojumhunter
路Welcome to the forums! Obviously we all want to see the finished result when it's had it's spa...
Inherited 1960 Omega Constellation
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Shabbaz
路Nice watch. Enjoy
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jaegodylan
路Before replacing the crystal maybe order a tube of Polywatch.. it will do wonders. Good for some more photos at least!
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Yo32Leigh
路Before replacing the crystal maybe order a tube of Polywatch.. it will do wonders. Good for some more photos at least!
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Davidt
路Or even toothpaste can work wonders!
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Widows Son
路I can't speak for others, but my homeowner's policy limits blanket coverage for jewelry and watches to $500, which coincidentally and ironically is the exact amount of my deductible. If I want more, I must have specific riders attached to the policy.
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Yo32Leigh
路Ok, here goes nothing, does anyone know where I might be able to source a replacement bezel for this watch. The watch is booked in for a service as well as a new crystal and crown in the new year. Unfortunately Simon Freese is unable to help with the bezel which means trying to source one myself. I know one option would be to source an old donor watch but I wouldn't know where to begin. Any help or advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
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sleepyastronaut
路Ok, here goes nothing, does anyone know where I might be able to source a replacement bezel for this watch. The watch is booked in for a service as well as a new crystal and crown in the new year. Unfortunately Simon Freese is unable to help with the bezel which means trying to source one myself. I know one option would be to source an old donor watch but I wouldn't know where to begin. Any help or advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
You'll likely have to send the watch or case out to someone willing to reproduce the bezel. You might check with @No Mercy
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padders
路路Oooo subtitles!Swiss Time Services have made replacement bezels in the past. Or have arranged a 3rd party to make one (I think I know who but he鈥檚 mostly trade only so won鈥檛 post it here). It is just possible that the part is available new, I have seen replacement 60s bezels in the parts chain before. STS can advise as they are Omega authorised and have a parts account.
S Freese used to run the workshop there btw.
S Freese used to run the workshop there btw.
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Biezmez
路Ok, here goes nothing, does anyone know where I might be able to source a replacement bezel for this watch. The watch is booked in for a service as well as a new crystal and crown in the new year. Unfortunately Simon Freese is unable to help with the bezel which means trying to source one myself. I know one option would be to source an old donor watch but I wouldn't know where to begin. Any help or advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Hi
Yeh, a donor watch is the best option. I see that a Swedish website has a gold cap case available. Not cheap, but it鈥檚 available and in lovely condition.
https://urdelar.se/collections/omega-1/products/case-omega-constellation-ref-14393-61-sc
Regards
Chris
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Yo32Leigh
路Hi
Yeh, a donor watch is the best option. I see that a Swedish website has a gold cap case available. Not cheap, but it鈥檚 available and in lovely condition.
https://urdelar.se/collections/omega-1/products/case-omega-constellation-ref-14393-61-sc
Regards
Chris
Thanks for your input. It looks like sourcing a donor watch isn't as easy as was first suggested. Unfortunately mine is a stainless version so the Swedish option (expensive as it is) would not solve the issue.
Considering the options available, I have decided to go down the road of having a replacement item made. I will keep the original item for authenticity and to keep a watch archive, using the new replacement fitted for asthetics.
Thanks again.
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Dan S
路Hi Chris,
Thanks for your input. It looks like sourcing a donor watch isn't as easy as was first suggested. Unfortunately mine is a stainless version so the Swedish option (expensive as it is) would not solve the issue.
Considering the options available, I have decided to go down the road of having a replacement item made. I will keep the original item for authenticity and to keep a watch archive, using the new replacement fitted for asthetics.
Thanks again.
Yes, it often takes more than a week or two to find replacement parts for a vintage watch. But if you have patience, one will eventually turn up, and the result will be more satisfying than a fabricated replacement,
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Yo32Leigh
路Yes, it often takes more than a week or two to find replacement parts for a vintage watch. But if you have patience, one will eventually turn up, and the result will be more satisfying than a fabricated replacement,
Can you suggest anywhere to look other than the obvious eBay and chrono24?
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sleepyastronaut
路Forgive my ignorance, why isn't laser welding an option?
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Yo32Leigh
路Forgive my ignorance, why isn't laser welding an option?
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JwRosenthal
路eBay, buy ugly watches with decent cases. Paying $400 for a nasty non-running Omega seems silly, but will still cost less than having a bezel fabricated. And you get the movement for parts.
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Yo32Leigh
路On the topic of laser welding, can anyone offer an opinion on the viability of laser welding been able to fix this bezel? If so, any recommendations where to take it? I have already tried Watchworks based on a previous recommendation but unfortunately they have too much work on. The bezel will be removed from the watch so no dismantlement is required.
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sleepyastronaut
路On the topic of laser welding, can anyone offer an opinion on the viability of laser welding been able to fix this bezel? If so, any recommendations where to take it? I have already tried Watchworks based on a previous recommendation but unfortunately they have too much work on. The bezel will be removed from the watch so no dismantlement is required.
I imagine, because it has to snap on the case, this type of bezel damage is a bad candidate for welding.
