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Omega 266 1956 18ct Gold

  1. Hoggwallace

    Hoggwallace Nov 29, 2020

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    New to this Forum but have often read the discussions .Recent Purchase below .However have lost the Crown .The Watch is a 266 .I quite like it and the pie pan dial .It has just lost the Crown the watch is in 18CT Gold .Would the Crown be 18 c.t as Well any advice would be appreciated and any ideas on sourcing one .I wouldn't be fitting it myself rather leave it to the experts .Or would it be better to send it to Omega .Regards to you all Screenshot_20201120-204406_Samsung Internet.jpg Screenshot_20201120-204428_Samsung Internet.jpg
     
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  2. Waltesefalcon Ω 1

    Waltesefalcon Nov 30, 2020

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    I'm not sure if the crown would also be 18k or not. The one thing I will suggest is that you do not send it to Omega. Just search around on this forum and you'll find plenty of stories that will explain why I say this.
     
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  3. Hoggwallace

    Hoggwallace Dec 4, 2020

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    Thanks i have sourced the right winding stem part no 260-1106 and found a crown in 18ct Gold so hopefully take it to a local watchmaker . Cheers
     
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