Pie pan 2852-7-SC

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stonemd

·May 13, 2023

Have a family watch at I’m looking to get fixed
It runs but is missing stem and crown

I’m new to vintage watches

Watch Service Estimate
Client: Bradley Stone
Watch Type: “Omega - Pie Pan 2852-7-SC”
Overall assessment/condition notes: Watch is heavily worn. Crystal has numerous scratches and is cracked. Case is worn with scratches and dents. Stem is broken and crown is missing. Heavy build up of debris on case edges.
Full Service - Complete Disassembly/Clean/Reassembly & Lubrication Replace acrylic crystal
Replace Main Spring
Replace Stem
Replace Omega Crown
Cost: $1864.00
Optional: Refinish Case/Bezel/Case-back/Dial
Cost for optional add ons: $800.00
Total Cost for all inclusive service $2664.00 (Plus Tax)

Any advice on how to proceed?

 

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masteroftime

·May 13, 2023

Don’t proceed. That estimate is insanity. Find another watchmaker. Where are you located?

 

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stonemd

·May 13, 2023

Asheville NC

 

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X350 XJR

·May 13, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Regardless of who eventually services the watch DO NOT refinish the case or dial.

And yes that estimate is crazy!

 

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stonemd

·May 13, 2023

Should I take it to official omega service center? Reeds Jewlers in our local mall-

 

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harrymai86

·May 13, 2023

stonemd

Should I take it to official omega service center? Reeds Jewlers in our local mall-

Are you planning on keeping it or sell it later?

 

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lucian23

·May 13, 2023

For those money you can buy two other same watches. I suggest to find a good local watchamker which can do this job. Omega oficial center will also have very high prices..

 

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Mark020

·May 14, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

stonemd

Should I take it to official omega service center? Reeds Jewlers in our local mall-

No

 

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cristos71

·May 14, 2023

Woe, that's some horrendously high quote!

I'd be curious as to which company is gouging like that?

 

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Mark020

·May 14, 2023·not the sharpest pencil in the ΩF drawer

They just try it. They will most likely outsource the work to a 3rd party and make USD 1k in the process

 

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buddman

·May 14, 2023

Crystal replacement costs $5-10
Crown - $10 on Ebay (watchmaker can find a stem first and advise the correct hole size)
Service from independent watchmaker $200-$300 assuming no parts broken.
Others have advised not to polish the case but it does look very heavily worn/scratched and if it was mine I would give it a sympathetic light polish taking care not to rub away the lug definitions. It's not a valuable watch and you might be happier with it looking a bit shinier.

If you find an independent vintage watchmaker that works on Omega they will likely have the crown, stem and crystal at hand too.

 

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JimInOz

·May 14, 2023·Melbourne Australia

buddman

Crystal replacement costs $5-10......................

Let me know where I can get an OEM crystal for this model for $5-10.

 

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gbesq

·May 14, 2023

The estimate is outrageous. Don’t take it there. Mall jewelers and official Omega service should also be avoided for a vintage watch. Find an independent watchmaker with an Omega parts account. If you can’t find someone in your area, there are many good independent watchmakers who will accept the watch for inspection via mail and will provide you with an estimate. Search OF for threads with recommendations for watchmakers. You may also get some recommendations on this thread.

 

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gbesq

·May 14, 2023

JimInOz

Let me know where I can get an OEM crystal for this model for $5-10.

Yeah, me too!

 

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buddman

·May 14, 2023

JimInOz

Let me know where I can get an OEM crystal for this model for $5-10.

would be better if you told me why you need an OEM crystal. Completely unnecessary unless it’s a valuable ref or you have OCD.

 

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gbesq

·May 14, 2023

buddman

would be better if you told me why you need an OEM crystal. Completely unnecessary unless it’s a valuable ref or you have OCD.

Or if you’re concerned about originality, or moisture intrusion and want a precise fit, or you need a special low profile crystal for which there is no generic equivalent or any number of other valid reasons. Cheap isn’t always the best choice.

 

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buddman

·May 14, 2023

Unique profile fine. But 95% of the time, like this one, there is a generic that fits fine.

 

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dsio

·May 14, 2023·Ash @ ΩF

It should look decent when done from what I’m seeing here but yea you just need a good independent with an Omega parts account near NC, I can’t help with that but there has to be someone decent around there.

 

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Peemacgee

·May 14, 2023·Purrrr-veyor of luxury cat box loungers

buddman

Unique profile fine. But 95% of the time, like this one, there is a generic that fits fine.

gbesq

Or if you’re concerned about.... moisture intrusion and want a precise fit

This

The crystal along with the crown is an integral part of the waterproofing system for a Constellation.

If you choose to risk a generic part (which have been shown not to be exactly the same as the correct replacement crystal ) and pitch cost against correctness then that's fine.
The OP now has the options available to them.

Edited: May 15, 2023

 

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stonemd

·May 14, 2023

harrymai86

Are you planning on keeping it or sell it later?

Since it was in the family I’d like to keep it