gran Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 The Omega logo on the crystal, right smack in the center...is this found on any OMEGA replicas? Omega Seamaster 300
Adeodatus Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 I don't think so, as the matter of fact I haven't seen it on any gen either, except on this one. P's how was in Madrid?
gran Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Posted March 17, 2012 I don't think so, as the matter of fact I haven't seen it on any gen either, except on this one. P's how was in Madrid? Madrid was excellent I even ate Octopuss there....Prado was too crowded so went to Thyssen and quite enjoyed the main collection there
RWG Technical Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 I have never seen it on a rep crystal. The Omega symbol is on ALL genuine Omega crystals (at least the plastic ones), if it's not there, the crystal is not genuine.
gran Posted March 17, 2012 Author Report Posted March 17, 2012 I have never seen it on a rep crystal. The Omega symbol is on ALL genuine Omega crystals (at least the plastic ones), if it's not there, the crystal is not genuine. Thanks The Zigmeister...and good to know. I guess its not always centered in the middle?
Lovecraft Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 Really? I can't remember seeing one on my Speedmaster. Which ones use plastic crystals?
RWG Technical Posted March 17, 2012 Report Posted March 17, 2012 It is centered, what you don't see very often is it oriented correctly, many watchmakers don't realize it's there and install it crooked or upside down. I always make sure to orient it properly, like the coronet engraved on rolex crystals, it should be lined up and oriented properly, it's all in the details... I think most Speedmasters use plastic crystals, if your crystal is plastic and it's not got the logo on the middle of the inside, it's not a genuine crystal.
chou Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 It is centered, what you don't see very often is it oriented correctly, many watchmakers don't realize it's there and install it crooked or upside down. I always make sure to orient it properly, like the coronet engraved on rolex crystals, it should be lined up and oriented properly, it's all in the details... I think most Speedmasters use plastic crystals, if your crystal is plastic and it's not got the logo on the middle of the inside, it's not a genuine crystal. wow very good to know cheers!
calatrava Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 Yes, I have this on my vintage Omega De Ville, but it was installed upside down.
spooky driver Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 The Zigmeister are all gen logos definitely oriented correctly from Omega? it's just the speedmaster you just serviced for me had a off centered logo and i know it's never been serviced. BTW great work on the chrono module!! amazing work.
RWG Technical Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 The Zigmeister are all gen logos definitely oriented correctly from Omega? it's just the speedmaster you just serviced for me had a off centered logo and i know it's never been serviced. BTW great work on the chrono module!! amazing work. Can't say for sure how they are oriented from the Omega factory... but in the case of your Speedy...I do know that the crystal is now oriented correctly and right side up. Chrono was a challenge for sure, but I am always up for a challenge. Hope you like the results...
FxrAndy Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 It is centered, what you don't see very often is it oriented correctly, many watchmakers don't realize it's there and install it crooked or upside down. I always make sure to orient it properly, like the coronet engraved on rolex crystals, it should be lined up and oriented properly, it's all in the details... I think most Speedmasters use plastic crystals, if your crystal is plastic and it's not got the logo on the middle of the inside, it's not a genuine crystal. Yep gen crystals have the logo if you do not know it is there you will have to look for it but it should be there
Lovecraft Posted March 18, 2012 Report Posted March 18, 2012 I sold my Speedmaster, so can't check. I probably didn't notice it if it's that small. I'll make sure to check next time I see a gen Omega.
Adeodatus Posted March 19, 2012 Report Posted March 19, 2012 I sold my Speedmaster, so can't check. I probably didn't notice it if it's that small. I'll make sure to check next time I see a gen Omega. Speedies should have them. First time I see it on Seamaster though. Thought it was a Speedster feature. When this practice has started?
1976 Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 My gen Speedie Moon reduced has the Omega logo on the crystal.
calatrava Posted March 20, 2012 Report Posted March 20, 2012 Speedies should have them. First time I see it on Seamaster though. Thought it was a Speedster feature. When this practice has started? I think it's just an issue that the Speedmaster is one of the few modern Omegas with a plexiglass crystal as opposes to sapphire. I'm sure you'll see this across the entire range of vintage Omegas with plexiglass crystals.
Adeodatus Posted March 21, 2012 Report Posted March 21, 2012 I think it's just an issue that the Speedmaster is one of the few modern Omegas with a plexiglass crystal as opposes to sapphire. I'm sure you'll see this across the entire range of vintage Omegas with plexiglass crystals. Yes, thanks. I talked to a friend who is an Omega AD shop owner who confirmed that "only "plastics" have the logo, Speedmasters, Contellations, plastic Seamasters, all of them. She doesn't know when this practice has started, she thinks early 60's, but she'll try to ask for us in the next couple of days. Pre-moon speedies definitely have the logo, though"
Rolexman Posted March 21, 2012 Report Posted March 21, 2012 Yurki has Omega 300 case sets with the plexi with logo. Pretty sweet IMO
spooky driver Posted March 25, 2012 Report Posted March 25, 2012 I just got my speedy back from it's holidays and it took me ages and I mean ages to find the logo....I was beginning to think you guys were having me on Sent from my MB860 using Tapatalk
cougar1 Posted March 25, 2012 Report Posted March 25, 2012 Yep took me ages aswell, friggen thing is tiny and upside down!
calatrava Posted March 25, 2012 Report Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) This is a photo of the Omega logo on the crystal on my vintage De Ville. It really is very small, and it helps to have a loupe when you're looking for it. The guy who replaced the crystal clearly didn't realize it was there, so it was installed upside down. Edited March 25, 2012 by calatrava
rich1968 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Posted June 27, 2012 My genuine Speedmaster Professional has the log etched in the centre of the crystal and is seen best when u look accross the face of the watch.
rich1968 Posted June 28, 2012 Report Posted June 28, 2012 i would post the pic but have to post 5 times first lol
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