Tension ring? Please explain

Archer · Jan 27, 2020

Gui13250
I think I see the edge of the dial, or at least a non painted part. I’m pretty sure it is the tension ring which is not wide enough. Mine is flat but other seems to be wider

To me it looks like there is no tension ring in your crystal, and you are seeing the inside of the case. Either way, there's certainly a gap there that shouldn't be there, so you do need to get a proper crystal for the watch. The part for this case is 063PZ5015.

Cheers, Al

Gui13250 · Jan 27, 2020

Archer
To me it looks like there is no tension ring in your crystal, and you are seeing the inside of the case. Either way, there's certainly a gap there that shouldn't be there, so you do need to get a proper crystal for the watch. The part for this case is 063PZ5015.

Cheers, Al

Thanks Archer, you are maybe right, because if it is a tension ring that I see, it is really slim! Hard to say with the side of the crystal just above.

Does the part number is for both for crystal and tension ring?
Does any watchmaker should be able to get this part?

Archer · Jan 27, 2020

Gui13250
Thanks Archer, you are maybe right, because if it is a tension ring that I see, it is really slim! Hard to say with the side of the crystal just above.

Does the part number is for both for crystal and tension ring?
Does any watchmaker should be able to get this part?

Yes, as others have said they are sold together, so that part number will get you both.

If the watchmaker has an Omega parts account, then they just have to order it from Omega. If they do not, they will have to find one on the open market.

Gui13250 · Jan 27, 2020

Archer
Yes, as others have said they are sold together, so that part number will get you both.

If the watchmaker has an Omega parts account, then they just have to order it from Omega. If they do not, they will have to find one on the open market.

Any idea of the cost for parts + installation? Are we talking of 50, 100, 150€?

Archer · Jan 27, 2020

Gui13250
Any idea of the cost for parts + installation? Are we talking of 50, 100, 150€?

Topic between you and your watchmaker. There are too many variables for me to tell you what to expect.

Gui13250 · Jan 27, 2020

Archer
Topic between you and your watchmaker. There are too many variables for me to tell you what to expect.

Ok, I understand.
Last but not least, the part number you gave me is for steel tension ring only, or do I need to specify it is not gold caped tension ring?

Archer · Jan 27, 2020

Gui13250
Ok, I understand.
Last but not least, the part number you gave me is for steel tension ring only, or do I need to specify it is not gold caped tension ring?

Okay last answer...It's the correct one for your case....

Gui13250 · Feb 20, 2020

Hi all,
It’s back from the watch maker with an original omega crystal and his proper tension ring!
It changes a lot, first, the shape of the crystal is totally different, the aftermarket was barely flat, this one is much more high. Tritium plot are much more apparent.
Then, even if the previous one finally as a tension ring (see below picture) it was clearly not adapted! Not wide enough!
With the proper one, no more space or gap at the extremities of the dial.

The watch maker also change the gasket for free, saying that the old yellow one has became flat and hard as rock!
When I explain it was supposed to be serviced by a watch maker... it confirms what I taught: maybe regulated or verified, but if serviced the back gasket would have been the first thing to change... well, it is supposed to be warrantied by the other watch maker, but I guess since I change the crystal and gasket with someone else, I’d better no have issue with the watch, because he will probably use this to decline warranty.

felgoose · Aug 1, 2023

Following-up on that tension ring discussion: I need to replace the original crystal of my Omega Seamaster 166.032 (silver tension ring, see pictures), but the crystal PZ5111LL can be hardly found.

I received a tip through this forum on two options, 1) the original crystal, but gold tension ring, 2) Aftermarket crystal with silver tension ring.

Can I order the original crystal (1, see below) and then use the existing silver tension ring that should already be built in my watch now? Thanks for clarifying!

I'd appreciate your opinion on original vs. aftermarket crystal. I'd like to learn more about the craftwork of watchmaking and give it myself a try to replace the crystal. Has anyone recommendations on materials to read up on the technique required to replace the crystal for this specific model? I'd assume using a crystal press (e.g., Horotec) will do the job?

Thanks!

Links to the relevant replacement crystals:
1) https://www.passionchrono.com/fr/om166032-omega-166032-verre
2) https://www.ebay.com/itm/113955040024?_trkparms=amclksrc=ITM&aid=777008&algo=PERSONAL.TOPIC&ao=1&asc=251751&meid=9f0a899a2bfb46168602eb81dc05c138&pid=101612&rk=1&rkt=1&itm=113955040024&pmt=1&noa=1&pg=4375194&algv=RecentlyViewedItemsV2&brand=Unbranded&_trksid=p4375194.c101612.m4236&_trkparms=parentrq:b09a5c041890ac6889525513ffff12e8|pageci:a141e3ed-3054-11ee-83e0-a2a574ba6c8f|iid:1|vlpname:vlp_homepage&shqty=1&isGTR=1#shId

Archer · Aug 1, 2023

F felgoose
Can I order the original crystal (1, see below) and then use the existing silver tension ring that should already be built in my watch now?

Yes

F felgoose
Has anyone recommendations on materials to read up on the technique required to replace the crystal for this specific model? I'd assume using a crystal press (e.g., Horotec) will do the job?

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