Omega Seamaster cosmetic repairs.
Discussion
When I took my same watch to STS for service last year they asked me if I wanted to have the bezel refurbished and I told them no. I don't know the cost of this sepcifically.
This is my every day watch, I've had it 13 years, it's been around the world and has had a number of adventures, and I think the "used" look is good. I think the bezel has a jaded look about it. Anyway, if I had done something about it, it will get the used look pretty quickly again!
R.
This is my every day watch, I've had it 13 years, it's been around the world and has had a number of adventures, and I think the "used" look is good. I think the bezel has a jaded look about it. Anyway, if I had done something about it, it will get the used look pretty quickly again!
R.
Watch enthusiasts/collectors/geeks sometimes call this "wabi" (from the Japanese term "wabi sabi" - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wabi-sabi ). It gives the watch character/history. I've got a CWC diver and a CWC basic watch that were issued for use by the Royal Navy and the British Army in the '90s so are not in perfect condition - much cooler than brand new ones, I think.
I agree to an extent, but the damage has been caused by what looks like something sharp "jabbing" the blue bezel maybe 3 or 4 times just at the one o'clock position. It looks more like "I don't care about this watch" damage rather than the used look. I'll need to be a little more careful when at work!! Lol.
I wear the watch all the time, and it has been round the world half a dozen times and dived in many oceans, but this damage is annoying the hell out of me!!
I found an American supplier who can supply just the blue stick on part. They say it's indistinguishable from the genuine part, but I must admit, I'm reluctant to start picking off the original one and sticking on a replacement in case I make an arse of it!!
I wear the watch all the time, and it has been round the world half a dozen times and dived in many oceans, but this damage is annoying the hell out of me!!
I found an American supplier who can supply just the blue stick on part. They say it's indistinguishable from the genuine part, but I must admit, I'm reluctant to start picking off the original one and sticking on a replacement in case I make an arse of it!!
rash_decision said:
I agree to an extent, but the damage has been caused by what looks like something sharp "jabbing" the blue bezel maybe 3 or 4 times just at the one o'clock position. It looks more like "I don't care about this watch" damage rather than the used look. I'll need to be a little more careful when at work!! Lol.
I wear the watch all the time, and it has been round the world half a dozen times and dived in many oceans, but this damage is annoying the hell out of me!!
I found an American supplier who can supply just the blue stick on part. They say it's indistinguishable from the genuine part, but I must admit, I'm reluctant to start picking off the original one and sticking on a replacement in case I make an arse of it!!
If it's the insert in the rotatable bezel, why not just get a new omega part and have it replaced? Either by Omega themselves or by an independent?I wear the watch all the time, and it has been round the world half a dozen times and dived in many oceans, but this damage is annoying the hell out of me!!
I found an American supplier who can supply just the blue stick on part. They say it's indistinguishable from the genuine part, but I must admit, I'm reluctant to start picking off the original one and sticking on a replacement in case I make an arse of it!!
Incredible Sulk said:
rash_decision said:
I agree to an extent, but the damage has been caused by what looks like something sharp "jabbing" the blue bezel maybe 3 or 4 times just at the one o'clock position. It looks more like "I don't care about this watch" damage rather than the used look. I'll need to be a little more careful when at work!! Lol.
I wear the watch all the time, and it has been round the world half a dozen times and dived in many oceans, but this damage is annoying the hell out of me!!
I found an American supplier who can supply just the blue stick on part. They say it's indistinguishable from the genuine part, but I must admit, I'm reluctant to start picking off the original one and sticking on a replacement in case I make an arse of it!!
If it's the insert in the rotatable bezel, why not just get a new omega part and have it replaced? Either by Omega themselves or by an independent?I wear the watch all the time, and it has been round the world half a dozen times and dived in many oceans, but this damage is annoying the hell out of me!!
I found an American supplier who can supply just the blue stick on part. They say it's indistinguishable from the genuine part, but I must admit, I'm reluctant to start picking off the original one and sticking on a replacement in case I make an arse of it!!
Might be worthwhile contacting these guys: http://www.ofrei.com/
The price for a bezel here in the UK is about £140, excluding VAT and postage. That is for Omega part number 082SU1361 - which may or may not be the right one! I would have thought that it shouldn't take a watchmaker more than about 5 minutes to swap it over. (Unless there is something unusual about the way that this particular bezel is attached).
HI there.
I have the black on black Seamaster that is now discontinued.
I had the bezel replaced as part of the service a few years ago.
Service is about £280 and so the £140 quoted above for the bezel sounds about right.
Total bill was £400 odd, but I cant remember exactly.
I have the black on black Seamaster that is now discontinued.
I had the bezel replaced as part of the service a few years ago.
Service is about £280 and so the £140 quoted above for the bezel sounds about right.
Total bill was £400 odd, but I cant remember exactly.
Edited by jdw1234 on Monday 12th April 14:30
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