Mechanical watches are a seriously good investment

citizenrich · Oct 19, 2015

just trying to get your attention lol

I need some help. Purchased this watch a long time ago and I feel like it's time to get her in wearing condition. Does anyone know where I can source an original or good condition trapezoidal (i think that's what it's called) crystal for this particular UG? My understanding is this is gonna be a tough task.

I attached a copy of the original store receipt to demonstrate my claim that watches can be a good investment. I know an index fund from a stable western or east asian nation like the FTSE or S&P would blow the doors off this 120 dollar investment but you can't wear an ETF lol.

JimInOz · Oct 19, 2015

Nice investment Rich 😁

Is that a generic crystal?
Your watch is round so a trapezoidal crystal won't fit.

What does the genuine one look like? is it flat with beveled circumference?

citizenrich · Oct 19, 2015

JimInOz
Nice investment Rich 😁

Is that a generic crystal?
Your watch is round so a trapezoidal crystal won't fit.

What does the genuine one look like? is it flat with beveled circumference?

Nice investment for the original buyer - perhaps not for me. We'll see.

I was 6 or 7 years old when that watch was first purchased.

Yes, you're absolutely correct, the entire crystal is round but the date lens is like a trapezoid.

*edit - the crystal is waaaaaaay beyond being able to be simply polished. The nice man I purchased this watch from was a federal electrical inspector and he wore this watch each day from 1975 until 1990 and was then retired to his sock drawer for the next 15 years or so (i purchased it form him in 2010 or 11).

JimInOz · Oct 20, 2015

OK, got it. I'll have a look through my crystals to see if I have one for a UG. Any idea of the diameter?

citizenrich · Oct 20, 2015

JimInOz
OK, got it. I'll have a look through my crystals to see if I have one for a UG. Any idea of the diameter?

I think she's 29.7'

JimInOz · Oct 20, 2015

I just had a look through my box of GS crystals, no luck 🙁

Maybe one of the Scandinavian Brotherhood could be more help?

Best of luck with it mate.

Tony C. · Oct 20, 2015

Nice watch! I always liked those big crowns in particular, but have never owned one.

Alpha · Oct 20, 2015

From the little I know I doubt you will have any luck 🙁

Love the thread heading, copied and pasted to my good lady, read it on Omega forums so it must be true 😁

alam · Oct 20, 2015

sometimes fixes require drastic, unconvetional measures... how about removing the trapezoid lens for reuse on the replacement crystal? 😕

Alpha · Oct 20, 2015

alam
sometimes fixes require drastic, unconvetional measures... how about removing the trapezoid lens for reuse on the replacement crystal? 😕

Would the replacement crystal be signed 👎

Archer · Oct 21, 2015

alam
sometimes fixes require drastic, unconvetional measures... how about removing the trapezoid lens for reuse on the replacement crystal? 😕

The lens is molded into the plastic...that would be an exercise in futility I suspect.

Crystals are still out there with these lenses in them. I am always a little puzzled why people go looking for parts for their own watches like this, when they could take it to their watchmaker who likely has either the part needed or the contacts required to find those parts. Might be something the OP should consider.

Cheers, Al

citizenrich · Oct 23, 2015

Archer
The lens is molded into the plastic...that would be an exercise in futility I suspect.

Crystals are still out there with these lenses in them. I am always a little puzzled why people go looking for parts for their own watches like this, when they could take it to their watchmaker who likely has either the part needed or the contacts required to find those parts. Might be something the OP should consider.

Cheers, Al

That's a fair question. My watch guy is aces, he really is. He's the one who warned me that this is going to be tough task. He actually asked me if I would "see if one of your watch collecting friends from the computer" (lol, com'on u know that's funny) has one for sale or has a beat on one.

So, there you go.

Do you want to take a shot at it?

Archer · Oct 23, 2015

The idea of having your watchmaker take care of this is because he knows what type of crystal it is, what diameter is needed, what height is required, etc.

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