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Hi all,

I recently purchased a 1962 Omega ladies watch which has a cal. 455 automatic movement. It's a Ladymatic in a square case. The information inside on the case back ties up with the movement serial number. The crystal, which has yellowed a bit and is cushion shaped and curved on all four sides, I'll need to replace. It's working fine but I will give it a service though.

The point of sale information described the watch as an Omega Redima Tick. Can someone please explain to me what that means because I cannot find out much about it?

The movement serial number is: 19008899, which dates it to 1962

I don't want to upload any photos because I don't want them on the WWW just yet,  but inside the case back is engraved:

  • ACIER INOXYDABLE
  • OMEGA WATCH CO. (inside a triangle)
  • FAB. SUISSE
  • SWISS MADE
  • 3993 62 SC

Thanks in advance.

 

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I've worked it out. There's a recent version of the Omega Ladymatic model called Redima Tick.

The seller of the one I purchased used that model info for the Ladymatic I purchased.

What I need to do now is find a replacement crystal for it.

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Does anyone know where I can get a replacement crystal for this. It's cushion one, inside and out, with a flange so it can be glued in from inside the case. The bezel aperture is 17.5mm x 17.5mm?

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4 hours ago, Watcher said:

Cousins sell it: code number RX1731734 or RX1741744 or RX1751754

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/rectangular-shaped-sternkreuz-rx

Thanks.

I think. but I stand to be corrected, that the RX is for inset fitting into the front of the bezel. The type in this watch is an underlayed type, i.e. with a flange for fitting from inside and gluing into place.

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Yes RX is front fitting, but with a little care with a file or a mill they can be reshaped to be rear fitting. I have done this a couple of times with curvex watches. Hence my suggested range of sizes. The corners have to be rounded also. Otherwise you need the correct Omega part.

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49 minutes ago, Watcher said:

Yes RX is front fitting, but with a little care with a file or a mill they can be reshaped to be rear fitting. I have done this a couple of times with curvex watches. Hence my suggested range of sizes. The corners have to be rounded also. Otherwise you need the correct Omega part.

Hmm, I still do not think it's possible. I'm not sure of the name of this type of crystal. Probably 'underlayed capsule' or 'cylinder' type, or something like that. Here's a freehand cross section of it:

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If you give the correct numbers to your supplier, you will obtain the correct glass. Just clean the whole case, use a little crystal cement when fitting the glass it should just press in. The old glass are you sure it is an Omega glass, a genuine Omega glass has the insignia in the middle.   

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52 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

If you give the correct numbers to your supplier, you will obtain the correct glass. Just clean the whole case, use a little crystal cement when fitting the glass it should just press in. The old glass are you sure it is an Omega glass, a genuine Omega glass has the insignia in the middle.   

 

Cousins cannot obtain it, it's to do with the ongoing Swatch problem, I gave then the model number which is 3993 62 SC.

As for the Omega insignia, the watch was made in 1962. Maybe they didn't do that then.

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Hmm, I still do not think it's possible. I'm not sure of the name of this type of crystal. Probably 'underlayed capsule' or 'cylinder' type, or something like that. Here's a freehand cross section of it:

 

This can be made from an RX crystal. I have done it. Milling or filing and then polishing - you only need shallow lip and the dimensioning is crucial. But it is a tricky job - better left to the professional.

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