x33 bracelet took a crap.

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 2:58 pm

Can't take pics right now as I'm away on work and don't want to attempt fiddling with trying to upload a pic, but the first link as it meets the endlink failed. Luckily I caught it in mid flight before crashing on the pavement.

I recall this happening to someone's gen1 on WUS.

This might get expensive

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 3:53 pm

If it's just the pin & collar it's not a big deal. If the link busted then you're hosed.

My brother experienced this with a SMP. As a precaution I have all the pins swapped out during service.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:24 pm

Parts costs are one of the nice things about omega. Even if you had to buy a whole new bracelet, it would probably be only 50% of the cost of a Rolex clasp - used.

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:36 pm

Looks busted. One of the two bars has sheered off and is stuck inside the other loose piece

Looks like this will go on NATO until due for battery service then bite the bullet on a fresh gen2 service... Bezel is loose and could use some attention, too. Love this one too much!

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 4:40 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:Parts costs are one of the nice things about omega. Even if you had to buy a whole new bracelet, it would probably be only 50% of the cost of a Rolex clasp - used.

Good to know, especially with the recent Otto Frei news. As I recall they sold the bracelet for ~ $800

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:07 pm

Take photos and send them to me....

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:52 pm

hoppyjr wrote:Take photos and send them to me....

There has to be a better way to cruise for dick pics.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 6:55 pm

JP Chestnut wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:Take photos and send them to me....
There has to be a better way to cruise for dick pics.

All you need to do is ask. I'm sure the guys will gladly send you some.

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:42 pm

No dick pics but I present you with a nice company expensed motel quilt backdrop

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 9:57 pm

^ Based on this, I'd suggest you contact the Omega Service Center. I've had great luck with the Seattle location and I'm sure if you call them and get an email address you'd be able to send them these photos and they'll tell you if they can repair it. If not, I'm sure it works great on NATO's.

Ask for Eric or Mac in the service center. (206) 624-4000

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sat Aug 13, 2016 10:00 pm

Thank you, Ed

I'll reach out before my battery is due if the price is right. Would be nice to get the bezel done too for a cherry piece

polaco23 · Post by **polaco23** » Fri Sep 02, 2016 7:15 pm

Hope you can get settled quickly. I always forget how awesome these titanium watches are.

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sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 4:54 pm

Finally called the Omega service center. Mac had left for the day so I'll try Monday hoping he can pull through or work some magic.

BUT

The kind woman quoted me $1500!

I had to confirm it was for the Gen2 and not the Skywalker after I wiped the beer that flew out of my mouth off the phone. That's too pricey for the Skywalker even... If true, that's highway robbery considering that's almost what I paid for the watch and Otto Frei had them for half that price.

Hmmm... new bracelet or used two liner pelagos.

Post by **matt.wu** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:06 pm

That shouldn't require a whole new bracelet.

Post by **logan2z** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:11 pm

sierra11b wrote:Otto Frei had them for half that price.

And that's why Omega won't supply Otto Frei with parts any longer.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 5:49 pm

matt.wu wrote:That shouldn't require a whole new bracelet.

I agree. l wonder if that Rolex bracelet guy could repair this one?

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:23 pm

Ouch that sucks!

Don't put a black light on that bed cover

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 6:28 pm

logan2z wrote:
sierra11b wrote:Otto Frei had them for half that price.
And that's why Omega won't supply Otto Frei with parts any longer.

I totally get it but that doesn't mean I'll play ball or be loyal to omega at those prices... I understand they can leave me but it doesn't make it right if true.

Hopefully Mac can follow through.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:07 pm

deepcdvr wrote:Ouch that sucks!

Don't put a black light on that bed cover

Did you leave evidence?

I'd think a guy with your skill set could control his shots better.

JP Chestnut · Post by **JP Chestnut** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 7:24 pm

Rolex prices for old omega quality is a nonstarter for me.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:51 pm

Shit ping LA Watch Works and see if they can fix it

Selym · Post by **Selym** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 8:35 am

That looks like it can be repaired. The piece that broke off can be drilled out. Then, replace all of the pins and press it back together.

It's a shame Jonathan Koch is no longer with us. He was great with this sort of thing.

deepcdvr · Post by **deepcdvr** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 1:46 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
deepcdvr wrote:Ouch that sucks!

Don't put a black light on that bed cover
Did you leave evidence?

I'd think a guy with your skill set could control his shots better.

james80 · Post by **james80** » Sat Oct 29, 2016 11:00 pm

deepcdvr wrote:Ouch that sucks!

Don't put a black light on that bed cover

Or the phone, tv remote, lamp switch, or pretty much anything in a paid room. You worry about the cover imagine what the remote has been exposed to and I doubt there's anyone wiping that daily.

Sorry about the watch hope you get a reasonably priced resolution or a NATO.

sierra11b · Post by **sierra11b** » Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:14 am

This happened back in August and it's been on a toxic ever since

toxicavenger wrote:Shit ping LA Watch Works and see if they can fix it

Done. Hopefully they can help

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