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Re: Seamaster Chrono mod?
In Response To: Seamaster Chrono mod? ()

: Hi all,

: I'm wondering if the bezel from this watch:

: http://www.bacario.com/Details.asp?ProductID=1382

: can be fitted to the watch below and is this something a local
: Omega experienced watchmaker can do? The white 2598.20 is just
: the older version of the the 2225.80, but with white dial and
: steel engraved bezel.

:
: http://www.prestigetime.com/item/Omega/Seamaster-300m-Chronograph/213.30.42.40.01.001.html

: Many thanks!

Yup, shouldn't be a problem. I wouldn't buy the whole bezel assembly though (lotsa bucks and it might be tough to convince an OD's Watchmaker to frankenstein your watch for you). The bezel insert can just pop out (be careful not to dent it, in case you want to use it again) and you can purchase a third party insert from Ebay for about $30 that usually just pops in with no glueing etc. The whole bezel assembly costs about $300-$700 (if I recall correctly) and yes, I would get that professionally installed if that is the way you want to go (unless you have the tools and know-how).

I have a Bond-like chronometer (the titanium version that came out before 007 had even adopted the Omega's) and I just switched out the old scratched up navy blue insert with a third party black one. Looks really sharp for a 15 year old watch that I've worn almost every day since purchasing it.

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