Help with Omega Planet Ocean parts
Discussion
Hi and thanks for all the great info on this site. I've just got a 2009 Co-axial omega planet ocean 42mm (mid size). I am wanting to bring it up to as new condition. Spoke to a local rolex dealer who contacted Omega for me on replacing the black rubber strap and also a new bezel due to it having straps. The cost of a bezel is £215 and a new strap excluding buckle is £195. I then asked craig at the store to see if he could get a black bezel and when he phoned Omega said they now want the watch to change the bezel and strap because they will not allow any change on their watch styles! So my question is
-where can i get the parts without going through Omega?
- Who can I get to fit them in Edinburgh, Fife? as the Rolex dealer in Glenrothes will not do it now.
- And anyone know who polishes bracelets as mines is scratched.
I know Omega will do all this and will want to include a service at £450 even though it is only 3 years old but the total will prob be over £1k if I take it to them.
Many thanks Craig
-where can i get the parts without going through Omega?
- Who can I get to fit them in Edinburgh, Fife? as the Rolex dealer in Glenrothes will not do it now.
- And anyone know who polishes bracelets as mines is scratched.
I know Omega will do all this and will want to include a service at £450 even though it is only 3 years old but the total will prob be over £1k if I take it to them.
Many thanks Craig
Approximately 2-3 years ago a replacement bezel for the PO was about £135, but I'm guessing replacement parts have increased in price, as a result of the increase in RRP across the Omega range.
I know of Ofrei who do genuine Omega replacement parts: http://www.ofrei.com/ (Click on 'Search' and type in: Planet Ocean). However new bezel is $256 and a rubber strap is $218, but with postage and packaging, plus the possibility of import fees, you're probably better off ordering elsewhere.
I'd contact www.swisstimeservices.com, an Approved Omega Repair Centre, to obtain a quote for the replacement parts and fitting
I know of Ofrei who do genuine Omega replacement parts: http://www.ofrei.com/ (Click on 'Search' and type in: Planet Ocean). However new bezel is $256 and a rubber strap is $218, but with postage and packaging, plus the possibility of import fees, you're probably better off ordering elsewhere.
I'd contact www.swisstimeservices.com, an Approved Omega Repair Centre, to obtain a quote for the replacement parts and fitting
st33ly said:
watchpart.co.uk have the parts am after but is their anywhere that does these a little cheaper ? £200 for a rubber strap is a bit excessive.
The best price I've found is £186 inc. VAT ... It's a bit of a rip off! How bad is the condition of the original strap? Have you had a look at any third party straps? Isofrane produce a very high quality rubber strap for $99 and $139, depending on which variant you opt for. High levels of details too ...http://www.isofrane.com/index.htm
st33ly said:
Do you know if the omega buckle will fit the above strap as if so ill purchase that one. Also do you know any decent people that can polish scratches out the case and bracelet? Thanks so much for your help mate. Fantastic
I have to admit, I'm not certain ... If you have a look at the back of the Isofrane in comparison to the back of the official Omega strap, then it looks as though you can fit the Omega buckle on the Isofrane strap. Although if it doesn't fit, you might be stuck with the (rather nicely made!) Isofrane buckle.Isofrane:
Be sure to measure your existing strap, as I think the 42mm PO requires a 20mm strap, whereas the 45.5mm variant requires a 22mm strap
In regards to the bracelet polishing, a good watchmaker should be able to help! However www.swisstimeservices.com might be a more reliable option, especially as the bracelet is satin on the top surfaces and polished on the sides.
Have a look here for a tutorial on polishing the bracelet, I thought about doing it myself but decided I liked the scratches more than the inevitible dogs dinner I would make of polishing.
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=...
For straps check out http://www.bradystraps.com/ which can be used with the Omega deployment
http://forums.timezone.com/index.php?t=msg&th=...
For straps check out http://www.bradystraps.com/ which can be used with the Omega deployment
I've got an aunt that stays in the states so going to get her to price the stuff up. New bezel and watch strap. I emailed a few jewellers and one refused to change the bezel as it would not be cost effective for me. He was only looking out for me but a really want to get the bezel changed. He did say that a strip and republish of case/ case back and bracelet as well as reseal would be £100 which I thought was good.
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