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Re: unidirectional bezel turned bi-directional
In Response To: Re: unidirectional bezel turned bi-directional ()

: Omega quoted me $185 for just the bezel factory
: direct, do you know where I can find one
: cheaper?

Yes. Don't just order the loose part at retail price from the Omega parts department. Go through the service department of an authorized dealer and ask them how much to REPLACE the bezel on your watch. Several people I've heard from have had this done in the $85-120 range!

: I'm also looking for a 20mm Omega
: buckle for my sharkskin band. I'd love to
: find one, but they are a bit scarce in that

Remember, most leather and sharp straps taper, so the BUCKLE END of a strap is USUALLY NARROWER THAN THE END THAT ATTACHES TO THE WATCH!

So a strap that is 20mm at the WATCH END is usually only a 16mm or sometimes 18mm at the BUCKLE END. So measure the width of the BUCKLE END of the strap to get the right buckle size.

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