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  1. fzhu052 Jan 13, 2017

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    I don't see the Omega sign in the center of the crystal on my Mark II. Is it normal? Thanks, Frank
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  2. uwsearch Jan 13, 2017

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    Yes it's glas, not hesalite
     
  3. fzhu052 Jan 13, 2017

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    Ah. Stupid question: can the glass to be polished to remove light scratches?
     
  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Jan 13, 2017

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    The answer is sort of sometimes, but not with polywatch, I've had it done by my watchmaker to some degree of success but it requires special abrasives and a tool, often cheaper to just buy a new one as they're not hugely expensive for the Mark 2.
     
  5. WatchWarlock Jan 13, 2017

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    Yups, it is mineral glass , not sapphire so I think I see OEM crystals on eBay all the time for a "cheap" price relative to most Omega sapphire glasses.

    Judging from just the one picture, I would keep it as-is since it matches the character of the watch. But if it bothers you, then go for it!
     
  6. dialstatic Jan 13, 2017

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    Don't forgot that the tachy scale is on the underside of the glass (an integral part of this watch).
     
  7. fzhu052 Jan 13, 2017

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    So if I go OEM, the bezel won't be authentic?
     
  8. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Jan 13, 2017

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    Crystals are ok and considered service parts your ok with an OEM.
     
  9. WatchWarlock Jan 13, 2017

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    Just make sure to keep the old parts!
     
  10. uwsearch Jan 14, 2017

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    This glass is difficult to change, even for trained omega watchmakers and they often brake it.. I paid 150 to get one changed by omega... no so expensive...
     
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  11. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Jan 14, 2017

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    You just have to have the right tools, and it's actually not bad at all to change.

    You could use cerium oxide or diamond paste, but honestly it's not worth the time and effort involved.