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gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorI asked the woman there if she knew why you can't order one on-line in the US. She didn't know.
The abstract should be able to be ordered at the Boutique.
gatorcpa
Restoring My Father's Constellation - Look what my siblings found
The abstract should be able to be ordered at the Boutique.
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GeorgeBailey2
路They might refuse to work on it. However, that's kind of a moot point now, since you've already had the movement serviced. Note that Omega uses an outside firm in Switzerland to do any dial refinishing work. Those costs are added on to any factory service bill and it isn't cheap.
That would be at some future servicing at a time when money will be no object. 馃榾
The correct crown is still available from Jules Borel:
http://cgi.julesborel.com/cgi-bin/matcgi2?ref=\]ZETETMTq
Take care,
gatorcpa
I guess I should be upset, at least a little bit, with the people that serviced my watch, then?
Thank you for the information.
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gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorI guess I should be upset, at least a little bit, with the people that serviced my watch, then?
If you really want a "branded" replacement, you either need to supply your own or at least tell the watchmaker where to find it.
It likely will cost a little more, but will be worth it.
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ahsposo
路路Most fun screen name at 惟FThat would be at some future servicing at a time when money will be no object. 馃榾
Actually money is an intangible construct but cold, ready cash, on the other hand, will always be an object...
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GeorgeBailey2
路Not really. A crown is considered a wear item, like tires or an oil filter on a car. Most watchmakers will go generic if not instructed otherwise.
If you really want a "branded" replacement, you either need to supply your own or at least tell the watchmaker where to find it.
It likely will cost a little more, but will be worth it.
gatorcpa
They did use an Omega crown as instructed. I left it up to them to source the correct one. I guess that was my bad.
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gatorcpa
路路惟F InvestiGatorNot all watchmakers know which crowns are correct for which models either.
Maybe ask them if they can get a refund for their cost if they order the correct crown from their supplier?
The part number was in the link from my prior message.
gatorcpa
Maybe ask them if they can get a refund for their cost if they order the correct crown from their supplier?
The part number was in the link from my prior message.
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GeorgeBailey2
路Or take it a watchmaker who has access to Omega parts...just to provide a third option...
When I dropped it off, I handed them Desmond's initial email (see bottom of first post) which identified the correct part number. They didn't keep the email and it appears that the front guy didn't write it down or did so incorrectly. I will call them on Monday and see what they will be willing to do. For a $600+ service, I would hope that they will not balk at correcting a $60 part. They did use an Omega crown, just not the right one.
Thanks, Archer and Gator.
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Impondering
路Most importantly, enjoy your watch!
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GeorgeBailey2
路I am enjoying the watch. Immensely.
I did call the the people that serviced the watch about the crown. It ended up being a rather circular conversation about the fact that I showed them the part number and a source from Desmond's email versus how difficult it is to source parts that are no longer made or discontinued for vintage watches. I had suggested that I pay any difference between the crown they sourced and the correct crown, they keep the crown they sourced and put on the correct crown. They said if I brought in the correct crown, they would put it on and give me the crown they sourced with a one or two day turnaround. If it were an expensive part, I would be upset. It isn't, though, so I will probably take them up on their offer. In a few years, though, when it is time to service the watch again, I will probably look for alternatives to them.
On another note, in a different thread, I believe the What Did You Buy Today thread, ConElPueblo showed a picture of three Seamasters. The style of the dials was similar to my father's redial (date unknown) in that there are no crosshairs, with a different toned inner dial compared to the outer dial. It still does not have "Swiss Made" under the 6 and has dashes rather than dots at the hour markers. I am wondering, though, if my father used an authorized Omega service center/person whether the dial could be a bastardized Seamaster dial? The lettering under the Omega logo seems almost too good to have been redone and I don't know how you would be able to remove the crosshairs so cleanly and completely. If he maintained a service file for the watch, I hope to find out.
I did call the the people that serviced the watch about the crown. It ended up being a rather circular conversation about the fact that I showed them the part number and a source from Desmond's email versus how difficult it is to source parts that are no longer made or discontinued for vintage watches. I had suggested that I pay any difference between the crown they sourced and the correct crown, they keep the crown they sourced and put on the correct crown. They said if I brought in the correct crown, they would put it on and give me the crown they sourced with a one or two day turnaround. If it were an expensive part, I would be upset. It isn't, though, so I will probably take them up on their offer. In a few years, though, when it is time to service the watch again, I will probably look for alternatives to them.
On another note, in a different thread, I believe the What Did You Buy Today thread, ConElPueblo showed a picture of three Seamasters. The style of the dials was similar to my father's redial (date unknown) in that there are no crosshairs, with a different toned inner dial compared to the outer dial. It still does not have "Swiss Made" under the 6 and has dashes rather than dots at the hour markers. I am wondering, though, if my father used an authorized Omega service center/person whether the dial could be a bastardized Seamaster dial? The lettering under the Omega logo seems almost too good to have been redone and I don't know how you would be able to remove the crosshairs so cleanly and completely. If he maintained a service file for the watch, I hope to find out.
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Swissgmt1675
路Yep,nice tip..Always good to know...馃槈
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felsby
路路I don't see any option in settings or profileLooking forward to hear more about the database extract!
Did you get a decagonal crown for your Constellation?
Did you get a decagonal crown for your Constellation?
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GeorgeBailey2
路Looking forward to hear more about the database extract!
Did you get a decagonal crown for your Constellation?
So far, I have done neither. I may live with the crown until the next servicing.
Currently, I am working in midtown, so I might fill out the abstract request and drop it off at the boutique before the end of April.
Thanks.
