SS bezel custom made from Vietnam.

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hoipolloi

·Feb 3, 2021

Hi all.

A SS bezel has just been crafted for me in Vietnam.
Now, time to look for a nice dial and hands 😁.

 

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wsfarrell

·Feb 3, 2021

Looks nice!

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 4, 2021

What replacement bezel....exactly.

Although frowned upon by many hard core collectors, you should start a vintage Omega orphaned parts supply. Many parts that are long NLA that can render an otherwise stunning watch, unusable. Another vote from me on a SM120 bezel done properly.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Feb 4, 2021

Very nice work!

The purist in me would have liked some way of identifying it (such as a small nick on the lower side at twelve o'clock), but I am really happy that a replacement bezel can be made 😀

I am in the proces of getting an impossible-to-find bezel for one of my Certinas made myself. Would love to have the ressources at hand to offer more of these solutions.

 

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Joegt3cup

·Feb 4, 2021

Very very nice! This is what I need for my 2577.

 

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JwRosenthal

·Feb 4, 2021

ConElPueblo

Very nice work!

The purist in me would have liked some way of identifying it...... Would love to have the ressources at hand to offer more of these solutions.

My feelings as well. Every time a discussion about something like this starts up, it goes off the rails and gets deleted.

I think there is a need for replacement parts like this for watches that have been orphaned. As I said in another post (that got deleted), Speedmaster nuts can bitch about “fake” bezels all day....at least they can still get a bezel from the factory! It’s easy to say “wait for an original to come along” when you have options.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Feb 4, 2021

JwRosenthal

My feelings as well. Every time a discussion about something like this starts up, it goes off the rails and gets deleted.

I think there is a need for replacement parts like this for watches that have been orphaned. As I said in another post (that got deleted), Speedmaster nuts can bitch about “fake” bezels all day....at least they can still get a bezel from the factory! It’s easy to say “wait for an original to come along” when you have options.

Something that would be superficially identical and not ruin the look - that would make the originals more attractive to nuts like us and ensure that Joe Schmoe on the street can have a beautiful watch that we can scoff at...

The WatchCos are fantastic examples of this.

 

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kyle L

·Feb 4, 2021·Grasshopper

Hoi, can your contact make clear casebacks as well? 😀

 

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hoipolloi

·Feb 4, 2021

kyle L

Hoi, can your contact make clear casebacks as well? 😀

Saphire or hesalite?

 

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kyle L

·Feb 4, 2021·Grasshopper

hoipolloi

Saphire or hesalite?

Sapphire preferred but hesalite is ok. They could be a fun project but unfortunately expensive to make here in the States...I have one on my 321 Seamaster and on a bumper.

 

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hoipolloi

·Feb 4, 2021

Dear friends.
All I have right now are the photos from Vietnam. Looks nice but I still want to check if any glue was involved in the process.
I also know it is hard for a guy who had only a case to work out into a bezel.
I wish I had an original bezel to give it to him so he can copy it and the job will be easier for him and cheap, too.
In a few weeks, I will let you know when I have it in my hands. You can contact me for his phone number and address etc...you should learn some Vietnamese then . 🙁

 

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Pahawi

·Feb 4, 2021

Some years ago I had a bunch made for 1950's connies - they're a PIA to do... 😲

 

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Joegt3cup

·Feb 5, 2021

Pahawi

Some years ago I had a bunch made for 1950's connies - they're a PIA to do... 😲

Do you know if these fit a 2577 34.58mm?

 

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Pahawi

·Feb 5, 2021

J Joegt3cup

Do you know if these fit a 2577 34.58mm?

Outer diameter is around 33.75 mm.

 

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Joegt3cup

·Feb 5, 2021

Pahawi

Outer diameter is around 33.75 mm.

Thanks

Joe

 

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Thatguy

·Feb 6, 2021

hoipolloi

Hi all.

A SS bezel has just been crafted for me in Vietnam.
Now, time to look for a nice dial and hands 😁.

Wow how much was that? And could you compare it with another 2852? What cases does this fit with, I mean only 2852 or other 50es connies as well? And is it pressed or glued?
I wonder if he could make one as well for the 168.005?
Only one nitpicking would be this~