Stem replacement for Ball clock

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Guamdiver

·Mar 9, 2023

Hello from Guam
A friend of mine has a omega ball clock that might actually be real, however the stem has broken. The Omega dealer here didn't want to attempt repairing it or see if a replacement was available. The stem looks like it could possibly be brazed together but it's beyond my skill level to attempt it so I haven't attempted removing the half that is still in the movement. 2 questions. 1-Is repairing the stem actually a possibly, if so please provide information on someone that can do it. 2- is there a supplier that may be able to custom make a replacement stem.

Also, is it real or a reproduction l?

Thanks
Chris

 

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Canuck

·Mar 9, 2023

NOT real! Lots of these come out of Europe, usually with rock bottom Russian movements in them. Suitable only as a paper weight.

 

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X350 XJR

·Mar 9, 2023·Vintage Omega Aficionado

Not even a reproduction, it's completely fake.

That being said, since it really has no value, you could experiment on it, may just need to have the crown/stem screwed back on.

 

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TexOmega

·Mar 9, 2023

Not only a fake but an ugly fake, they had zero talent.......


Well accept for duping tourists. Good talent there. In fact, top notch scammers.

 

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steversaurus

·Mar 9, 2023

It's kind of funny that they felt that it would be more legit to label it swiss made 2x. I do wonder why they picked 1775 of all years.

 

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sheepdoll

·Mar 9, 2023

I was right. The plates looked wonkey when I saw the earlier.

 

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Guamdiver

·Mar 17, 2023

Canuck

NOT real! Lots of these come out of Europe, usually with rock bottom Russian movements in them. Suitable only as a paper weight.

Thank you for the info. I will pass it on.
He told me the thing was given to him many years ago, do you know when these copies first began being produced
Cheers
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Guamdiver

·Mar 17, 2023

X350 XJR

Not even a reproduction, it's completely fake.

That being said, since it really has no value, you could experiment on it, may just need to have the crown/stem screwed back on.

I think the stem may be broken, I only work in dive watches since for years. I was the oy person that could do leak tests but I'd like to have a go at it.just for the experience. It can't be anywhere as challenging as securing the battery retainer on a ladies Omega;-)

 

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JimInOz

·Mar 17, 2023·Melbourne Australia

G Guamdiver

............. do you know when these copies first began being produced
Cheers
Chris

1775?

Sorry, couldn't resist. Omegas have been faked for more than a hundred years.

This will be a difficult repair as it was never designed to be disassembled (unlike the originals) and finding parts for whatever cheap Chinese movement that is will be problematic.

 

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Guamdiver

·Mar 17, 2023

Hi Jim,
Thank you. LOL.big fail.ony part. I should have caught that. I'll let my friend know.
Thanks for the info.
Cheers
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Canuck

·Mar 17, 2023

G Guamdiver

Thank you for the info. I will pass it on.
He told me the thing was given to him many years ago, do you know when these copies first began being produced
Cheers
Chris

The collector community has zero interest in these horrible fakes. They are not copies which might imply the maker tried to make a piece that was faithful in appearance to the original. They’ve been around for a long time, but when did they first appear? Absolutely no idea!