zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Well, I checked with UPS, and the shipping
: should be around $25 each way, and then

You won't have to pay shipping if you take it to a local Authorized Omega Dealer and have them send it for service. Though the dealer may mark up the repair price somewhat.

Or, send it by USPS Priority Mail. You need only send the bracelet itself -- not the watch. Total including insurance for the $425 replacement cost of the bracelet is only $10.

: according to Omega, the pin is $6, and they
: have a minimum labor charge of $30. So,
: it'll be cheaper I guess to order a new
: clasp. Unless I'd be able to just buy that

Replacement clasp is $80 with probably about $6 shipping. Not really a do it yourself replacement part. You can try, but if you muck it up, it would be a stupid outcome for trying to save a few bucks -- which you really won't as the difference is a big ZERO.

Even at your UPS rate of shipping, it would be $25+25+6+30=86 to have it sent and repaired versus the same total of $80+6=86 just to order the clasp. If you send only the bracelet for repair by USPS as I suggested above, cost is only $10+10+6+30=56.

So why go for a do-it-yourself hack solution when it costs the same or less as proper labor repair from the factory service center?

: particular part of the clasp. Also, what
: tools should I purchase to replace the strap
: and clasp? Thanks!

To remove the bracelet, you need a special tool. Do NOT buy a standard strap tool (usually black plastic handle with two black metal tips) because the end is too big. Get a narrow tip bracelet tool like the Bergeron 6111 from ofrei.com.