Hi Guys,

Just became a proud owner of my first Omega speedmaster

The hesalite crystal is broken and I need a replacement one. I've read that the original ones have an omega sign in the middle? Is there a difference between them? And where can I order the correct one's>

 

I think your image link is broken?

Any watchmaker with omega parts account should be able to order & do the replacing work for you. I haven't heard of third-party acrylic crystals for the standard speedy though.

 

What are the costs for replacing the crystal in general?

 

I suspect most watchmakers would want to do a complete service if a watch comes in with a broken crystal, out of due diligence. So you might want to plan for the cost of a full service. Since the watch you bought is older and damaged, I’d do that even if you could find someone to just replace the crystal.

Omega lists the cost of a complete service on their website. The watchmakers I deal with charge a comparable rate.

 

I've heard that Omega just swaps new parts on and calls it good. I would like to keep the beat up parts it currently has except the crystal. Is this true?

 

It depends on your agreement with the watchmaker. Which country are you in?

 

I am from the Netherlands

 

You can best visit a Dutch forum and look for feedback on local watchmakers. Imhave been using one in Haarlem with good feedback.

 

Which one?

 

Peter Klemann. Official Omega repair center. I believe in Alkmaar is another one with a good reputation, don’t remember their name though..