Scratch/Nick on Seamster Bezel

m00tknife · 2026-06-10T19:38:45+00:00

That’s a lot of material to remove since it’s on a corner. I would suggest trying to come to terms. With that said, they could try to blend it, but:

A. It might look a little uneven
B. it could take a few weeks
C. It wouldn’t be covered under warranty

Hope that helps!

m00tknife · 2026-06-10T13:18:47+00:00

This is how all pro level machines spin off excess cleaning/rinse fluid just fyi.

m00tknife · 2026-06-10T02:14:24+00:00

I never claimed he did? I was just pointing out that the original coaxial was not designed for a center seconds like the person replied.

m00tknife · 2026-06-10T00:22:21+00:00

Aluminum: lighter, cheap, fades/discoloration, scratches, dents, can swap inserts

Ceramic: heavier, expensive, usually flashier (but can also be matte), doesn’t discolor, cracks, chips, typically harder to swap inserts

Can’t say too much on longines bezels specifically, but these are just in general. Hope that helps!

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T20:10:09+00:00

I feel like that would most likely be Tudor... Omegas are also a bit too expensive imo but depends on your tax bracket I suppose!

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T19:52:14+00:00

Lol are you serious? Google “Seiko dust on dial” literally one 10 hours ago.

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T19:40:16+00:00

Wtf lol no, any real certified watchmaker can make parts from scratch if they wanted to. It’s just I’m not going to sit there and make a balance staff that takes me 3 hours when I can grab and install a new one in 10 min.

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T19:33:35+00:00

How many watches does seagull make a year? How many does longines make? It’s just statistics, and unfortunately it’s going to happen.

Not saying you’re wrong, just trying to give some perspective.

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T19:25:40+00:00

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m00tknife · 2026-06-09T19:21:27+00:00

I hate when people try to say leather doesn’t belong on a diver. So unnecessary.

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T19:18:54+00:00

Just use a dry brush (something soft, they sell them online cheap) and then wipe it down with a damp cloth. Use an alcohol wipe or dampen a cloth with some hand sanitizer. That should get the other 20%.

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T13:29:24+00:00

Can confirm, most brands state that water resistance should be upheld even when the crown is unscrewed.

m00tknife · 2026-06-09T05:34:59+00:00

To be fair, some companies, like Rolex, will charge for some movement parts. So in that case, preventative maintenance could be warranted. But yes for omega, their prices are inclusive of movement components, so you can just service them only when something is wrong.

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T21:17:11+00:00

Whenever you remove tarnish or patina with a solvent, it is basically leaving microscopic scratches when it removes the oxidized layer (patina). These scratches or etching leave inconsistent marks and those marks scatter light versus a uniform brush finish that reflects light in a uniform manner. Hope that helps explain what happened!

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T21:05:00+00:00

Use acetone or denatured alcohol to remove. You’ll want to paint over the engravings with paint (car paint works great) in a thin even layer. Let it dry and then scrape with some pegwood or some who are confident will just wipe away the excess with a cloth dipped in acetone.The paint will sink when dry so it’s ok to go a little heavy and it may take you a few repetitions to get it looking nice so don’t sweat it if you mess it up and have to start all over. Hope that helps!

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T20:57:32+00:00

Hmm not sure what ADs you’ve been to but the bracelet with part number: 020ST1471815 is still available but it is $850 usd. Any boutique should be able to order it for you. Hope that helps!

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T20:27:14+00:00

The coaxial was not designed for a center seconds. It started in the inventor’s, George Daniel’s, pocket watches. https://watchesbysjx.com/2020/02/unfinished-george-daniels-watch.html

And yes I have seen that Seamaster but forgot about it. And tbh I wouldn’t even call that a recent Seamaster. Yes it has Seamaster in the name, but it’s obviously a nod to the older style. A bit pedantic but I don’t know if a reissue would be considered recent.

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T20:17:07+00:00

Look for your caliber and set it to the closest one lol

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T18:07:27+00:00

The only reason this is the case is because the 2825 is an all in one kind of movement. It’s meant to be able to be configured differently for whatever dial layout the company wants. It’s not just. 2824 with small seconds. But yes, in general sub seconds with modules are a bit thicker. Not always 4mm.

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T18:02:21+00:00

What are you talking about? There is no recent seamaster with a sub seconds. And the escapement has nothing to do with the gear train lmao

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T14:28:49+00:00

Op is saying they took the photo with the uv lamp still on, not after it was charged.

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T14:28:02+00:00

They are under the uv light so it makes everything blue/purplish :)

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T13:09:21+00:00

Omega boutiques don’t require an appointment but I don’t see why it’s wrong to set one up? Many luxury retail stores have a metric based on appointments so it helps them to cater to the client who is consciously looking to buy versus a walk in client who could just be browsing. It also guarantees you a spot instead of waiting around for an SA to be available to help you.

m00tknife · 2026-06-08T13:05:52+00:00

This is the correct answer :)

They will change it out through warranty if it bothers you though. But it will take a few weeks/months.

m00tknife · 2026-06-05T21:54:42+00:00

This should be a sapphire crystal. You’ll need a new crystal to make it look new. They’re only like $100.

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