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US Watchmaker for Seamaster Cosmic 2000 repair

leafy
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So the crown and winding stem came off.

The crown is new from a service last year, and I thought the winding stem was also replaced.

Anyways, can you guys help me out and recommend a US watchmaker that I can mail the watch to and one that can properly open a Seamaster Cosmic 2000 case?

Also, is this just the winding stem that needs to get replaced, as the crown is still new?

Thanks!
 
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FREDMAYCOIN
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Hi, looks like a split stem. You could try pushing it back unto the male part of the stem. I would require a slight force to re engage. If not use a small needle nose pliers to close the gap slightly on the female side and try again.
 
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The female portion of the split stem is spread open, and needs to be replaced. That one is certainly not new, so I doubt it was replaced recently.

The case doesn't need to be opened for this, so a new female split stem can be fitted to the crown, and it can simply be snapped back together.

Part number for the new female split stem is 081ST9999.

Cheers, Al
 
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leafy leafy
So the crown and winding stem came off.

The crown is new from a service last year, and I thought the winding stem was also replaced.

Anyways, can you guys help me out and recommend a US watchmaker that I can mail the watch to and one that can properly open a Seamaster Cosmic 2000 case?

Also, is this just the winding stem that needs to get replaced, as the crown is still new?

Thanks!
2 piece stem.
Looks splayed out.
Some one said close it up with needle nose pliers.
Put a shim or needle in between so as to not pinch it closed all the way.
Then put back into the tube, push lightly rotating till it moves inward.
Then see if you can push er home with a click.
Just don't be real agressive or you will have more problems.
If you are in AZ I would look at it.
Mike
 
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Out of TIME! Out of TIME!
Some one said close it up with needle nose pliers.
Put a shim or needle in between so as to not pinch it closed all the way.

I've tried this in the past, and often they just snap when you try to close them up. If they don't snap then, they can snap off when you try to push the female part of the stem onto the male part. That means you now have a part of the stem broken off and floating inside the case, so it makes a simple repair into a more complicated one as you now have to open the case, in particular with this case design.

The female split stem parts are cheap, so although trying to bend it back is an option, to me it's not worth the risk.

Cheers, Al
 
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Thanks everyone. I have the same watch and the same problem in that the crown comes off if too much pulling force applied when taking the crown to the second position. When the crown has come off, I have, so far, been able just to push the stem back into position and it's been ok, but I was wondering if it was a big issue. As noted above, a new stem might fix it...will get that done next time the watch is serviced. Thanks OF!
 
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I need to find the female portion for a cal 600 too, instead of mine being bent I just happened to misplace it ::facepalm1::
 
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Hello, I am new to the Forum and the Omega community so pardon my ignorance. I am having this same issue. I took mine to a highly recommended local watch maker and he quoted me $1,150 for a full service.

Is this a decent price or am I getting hosed by doing this?

Thanks!
 
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Hello, I am new to the Forum and the Omega community so pardon my ignorance. I am having this same issue. I took mine to a highly recommended local watch maker and he quoted me $1,150 for a full service.

Is this a decent price or am I getting hosed by doing this?

Thanks!
With that amount of money, maybe you could get 2 other watches 😁
 
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R rdavagleo
Hello, I am new to the Forum and the Omega community so pardon my ignorance. I am having this same issue. I took mine to a highly recommended local watch maker and he quoted me $1,150 for a full service.

Is this a decent price or am I getting hosed by doing this?

Thanks!
Did he provide any details on what needs to be done? That price tells me he plans to change parts or do something labor-heavy.
 
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I’m going to pick it up today so I can ask him. Would it be cheaper to send it to Omega US to service? My concern with them is that they’ll restore it and I like the patina the watch has on it now.
 
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Did he provide any details on what needs to be done? That price tells me he plans to change parts or do something labor-heavy.
This was just for a full service and hair spring adjustment I believe. Said that is just the price of servicing pretty much and Swiss luxury watch old or new…
 
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That seems very top end-ish. If they’re a highly regarded watchmaker, familiar with vintage Omega and with a parts account it may make more sense, but I’d be tempted to search this forum for recommended watchmakers near you
 
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