Omega 30 T C

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prostie1200

·Mar 21, 2021

This watch had a crazed crystal so I sent it to Timpsons for a replacement, after about two months they rang me and said it had to go back to Omega - another two months and another call to say it had arrived back and was ready to collect
they required a payment of £450 - dont know what you think but I was delighted - the little plastic envelope you can just make out under the watch contains all the redundant parts that were replaced and it now has a fine Omega Case.

 

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Vitezi

·Mar 21, 2021

prostie1200

dont know what you think but I was delighted

I think we need a wrist shot! 😀

 

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DON

·Mar 21, 2021

Curious as to what they replaced and what's in the envelope

Nice looking watch. I'd say you got off easy since it was sent back to Omega.

DON

 

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TexOmega

·Mar 21, 2021

Please elaborate on the service from Omega.

And more pix

 

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watchyouwant

·Mar 21, 2021

??? Was this your original dial ? With that logo ?

 

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prostie1200

·Mar 21, 2021

watchyouwant

??? Was this your original dial ? With that logo ?

Yes the original dial - I have had the 30 for maybe 30-35 years

 

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prostie1200

·Mar 21, 2021

TexOmega

Please elaborate on the service from Omega.

And more pix

More pix

TexOmega

Please elaborate on the service from Omega.

And more pix

TexOmega

Please elaborate on the service from Omega.

And more pix

Was amazed at the number of components Omega replaced - pleased about all except maybe the new crown which is somewhat amaller in diameter and there fore harder to wind

 

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apsm100

·Mar 21, 2021·Noob taxpayer

Looks nice. What did it look like before it went to Omega?

 

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prostie1200

·Mar 21, 2021

apsm100

Looks nice. What did it look like before it went to Omega?

Looked sweet -was a project I never got around to

 

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Franco

·Mar 21, 2021

Dial has been repainted and less than 35 years ago

Edited: Mar 21, 2021

 

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mac_omega

·Mar 21, 2021

I would immediately take off the replacement hands and install the old leaf hands
The same for the crown

 

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Dan S

·Mar 21, 2021

mac_omega

I would immediately take off the replacement hands and install the old leaf hands
The same for the crown

Maybe install the old crown at the same time. The new one really doesn't fill the gap.

 

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mac_omega

·Mar 21, 2021

Dan S

Maybe install the old crown at the same time. The new one really doesn't fill the gap.

this is what I meant...

 

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Dan S

·Mar 21, 2021

mac_omega

this is what I meant...

Sorry, I didn't read your post carefully enough. 🤦

 

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omegastar

·Mar 22, 2021

It looked like something like this, IMO.

 

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François Pépin

·Mar 22, 2021

Hi,

Do you know why they replaced the complete balance? I mean, this stuff is getting pretty hard to find. I understand Omega has probably a certain number of spare balances, but still. If the staff was worn or broken, why not changing only it? But maybe it is cheaper, for Omega, to replace the complete balance as it costs way less time.

(By the way, if you do not use the hair spring, people like me could be interested!)

Cheers,
François

 

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prostie1200

·Mar 22, 2021

François Pépin

Hi,

Do you know why they replaced the complete balance? I mean, this stuff is getting pretty hard to find. I understand Omega has probably a certain number of spare balances, but still. If the staff was worn or broken, why not changing only it? But maybe it is cheaper, for Omega, to replace the complete balance as it costs way less time.

(By the way, if you do not use the hair spring, people like me could be interested!)

Cheers,
François

 

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prostie1200

·Mar 22, 2021

Hi Francois
f you want the balance with the hair spring the it's yours
Cheers Prostie 1200

 

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prostie1200

·Mar 22, 2021

Here are two from the 20's

 

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SkunkPrince

·Mar 22, 2021

mac_omega

I would immediately take off the replacement hands and install the old leaf hands
The same for the crown

Problem with this is immediately voiding the service warranty.