scratch on face advice needed

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Josh Bear

·Oct 15, 2022

Hi All,
just noticed what I think is a scratch on my spacemaster z33. Don't remember it happening but it must be scratch although it looks weird. Any advice on self repair or is it a back to Omega job. Anyone have an idea on what the cost would be?

thanks

Josh

 

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Dan S

·Oct 15, 2022

Just looks like something on the crystal.

 

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Foo2rama

·Oct 15, 2022·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

That’s either going to wipe off, or a new crystal.

If that is a scratch there is no way to repair that.

 

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Vercingetorix

·Oct 15, 2022·Spam Risk

Condensation residue on the inside?

 

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Josh Bear

·Oct 16, 2022

thanks all. I guess it is a trip back to the OB. really strange mark and I really have no recollection of hitting it anywhere.
Josh

 

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bananapeanut

·Oct 16, 2022

Whatever it is, it is odd. Hope you'll give us an update when you find out what it is.

 

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Josh Bear

·Oct 16, 2022

Will do

 

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rhr321

·Oct 16, 2022

It looks like possible damage to the anti reflective coating on the crystal, almost like something dissolved it. Did you splash any strong solvent based cleaners or chemicals on it?

 

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Archer

·Oct 16, 2022·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Not a scratch. It’s a stain on the crystal. I would try some lens cleaner and a microfibre cloth to remove it.

 

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bananapeanut

·Oct 16, 2022

If it's a stain on the crystal, it looks like a job for the Magic sponge 😁

 

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Josh Bear

·Nov 12, 2022

R rhr321

It looks like possible damage to the anti reflective coating on the crystal, almost like something dissolved it. Did you splash any strong solvent based cleaners or chemicals on it?

It is damage to the coating. No idea how. Omega have taken it back and will repair for free. Which is great.

regards
Josh

 

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Josh Bear

·Dec 9, 2022

Just coming back to close this off. Watch is back. It was a flaw in the coating. Repaired for free. Great service from Regent Street Omega in London.
Regards

Josh

 

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502 to right

·Dec 9, 2022

Josh Bear

Just coming back to close this off. Watch is back. It was a flaw in the coating. Repaired for free. Great service from Regent Street Omega in London.
Regards

Josh

Thanks for closing the loop on this. So often I find a thread like this where the OP never posted any resolution.

 

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eldiano84

·Dec 10, 2022

Josh Bear

Just coming back to close this off. Watch is back. It was a flaw in the coating. Repaired for free. Great service from Regent Street Omega in London.
Regards

Josh

I’m happy they did it for free, don’t send it in to the swatch group they wanted to bill me 1000 usd for swapping everything and some water test fee. LOL