Omega Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I have a gen 63 C, and yesterday I noticed the second hand has some corrosion on it. Can someone help me out with a spare part, or tell me where I can source it? How could that happen with the corrosion? The watch was never in water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 You would be surprised how easily moisture can get in. You leave your watch in the bathroom while taking a hot shower and steam works its way in, etc. A C series is now a few years old, gaskets wear out on the crown tube, at the crystal, etc.Obviously your preference is to find the part and have a standard watch smith service it. If not say hello to your AD. If you have never had the watch serviced than it is time. But be forewarned your AD will charge you at least $400-500 on the service. They won't take a watch in for repair without providing a service since they are supposed to provide a 1 year guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 I know it always comes down to budget but if you aint had it serviced for a good while... it would be worth getting it all done properly by OP.... I am not sure what prices are like in Germany but in UK you can go to any OP dealer/Boutique and they will charge around £30 to send it to OP... then OP write direct to you with a quote for the work but as WM says the service is mandatory as they give a 12 month warranty .. so its parts and service... if you dont want it done then OP send it back and its only cost you the £30.. I suggest you contact OP direct at Richemont customer service.. either phone or Email them.... if you are not near an OP dealer then Richemont will send you out a returns package for sending the watch to OP for work.. I really think its worth doing this first or at least finding out the SP from OP Germany direct... ie not a dealer they will give you a load of [censored] and add OHP etc... If not try a WTB or contact Vanni, Wan etc... I know Vanni gets a few bits like that and can get to order but it will cost you at least five times what OP would charge so for same price you would get a free service thrown in if you went to OP which is a way to look at the higher cost of grey market gen parts compared to going direct to OP... PS- Any pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted September 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Thanks for your advices! Here the pic of the hand: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snrubb Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 My Gen 63C has a little corrosion on the second hand too. Not as bad as that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 I thought they use white gold as material for the hands. But it seems it's only chromed iron...unbelievable! Have to sell it and buy an quality watch where something like that can't happen - a Rolex!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Pete- In the U.S. there is no charge at the Panerai Boutique in NYC for shipping the watch and getting a quote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteM Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Pete- In the U.S. there is no charge at the Panerai Boutique in NYC for shipping the watch and getting a quote. You guys are so spoilt !! The only time I got it free was sending through Richemont direct... they sent me a package kit and freepost bag etc.. Blimey thats some corrosion.... over what period did it occur? Given you clearly had some moisture in there I would defo get it back to OP for regasketing etc Just for my piece of mind especially on such a lovely model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 +1. Corrosion on hands usually means moisture in the watch. Moisture can hurt the movement and even the dial and hands. Time for a service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega Posted September 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 The watch was not worn some time. I took it off my winder a few days ago and notice that! Seems like I have to go to the AD. Thanks guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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