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Where to find a replacement crown / how to clean scuffs off crystal?

  1. rzdh Oct 8, 2015

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    Hi guys,

    I've owned a vintage omega (165.002) for the past year or so. The condition is great, but the crown isn't original and I got some scuffs on the crystal.

    Is there any way to clean the cyrstal and a cheap place to get a replacement crown that is still original?

    Thanks,
    rzdh
     
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  2. Triker15 Oct 8, 2015

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    Hi
    I find metal polish, in England I use Brasso, will remove scuffs from the crystal, you just need some patience and a gentle touch
     
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  3. Davidt Oct 8, 2015

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    There's also polywatch, specifically for watch crystals.

    If you're desperate, toothpaste and elbow grease also works on crystal scratches.
     
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  4. Canuck Oct 8, 2015

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    A "cheap" place to find an original Omega crown? Get back to us when you find such a source. :unsure:
     
  5. Jacquot Oct 8, 2015

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    If that's all you need it isn't that expensive...
     
  6. ulackfocus Oct 8, 2015

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    Your watch will never have an "original" crown again. It can have a "correct" and "authentic" crown, but "original" is gone forever once the part that it left the factory with is lost / replaced. Just want to make that absolutely clear, as I do with nearly everyone that uses the term "original" incorrectly.

    A watchmaker could find you the correct one from Omega with the case reference number. If you can find a decent picture of what shape the crown is somebody here might be able to help. Actually, most of us could if we felt like doing the homework for you. ;)
     
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  7. rzdh Dec 4, 2016

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  8. al128 unsolicited co-moderation giverer Dec 4, 2016

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    why not let your watchmaker figure that out? (isnt that part of their job-description?) ... assuming that you wont service and install it yourself.