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Parts needed for hesalite sandwich conversion?

  1. bruin20 May 8, 2021

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    Currently enjoying my 1861 a lot and am wondering if anyone knows the parts needed to convert to a sapphire display back.

    Obviously I need the sapphire back but I’ve heard I need a spacer too? Anyone know if this is just something I can get from the OB?
     
  2. s2000_driver May 8, 2021

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    OBs cannot order these parts for you. You can however, find a watchmaker who has access to the Omega parts catalog.
     
  3. bruin20 May 8, 2021

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    Is the spacer a standard part that goes into the sapphire sandwich?
     
  4. G4_Chrono May 8, 2021

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    I am also interested in this.

    I believe the movement in the Sapphire model is called the 1863 which features: "Côtes de Genève, and polished edges on levers and bridges. Additionally, the Caliber 1863 is equipped with a metal chronograph brake while the Caliber 1861 is fitted with a Delrin (a plastic polymer material) chronograph brake". Courtesy of https://www.bobswatches.com/rolex-blog/watch-101/omega-speedmaster-moonwatch-1861-vs-1863.html

    I think it would be good to replace the plastic part. And yes, there is I believe a spacer.

    Does anyone know the part numbers?