Seamaster 2531.80 Faded Second Hand-Repair?

[lehighrrgreg]

I am curious if anyone here has ever had the second had replaced on their Seamaster 2531.80. The sun has faded the tip on mine to a dull orange and I see a website that sells original Omega components. What is the process involved for the watchmaker to make the swap so I can estimate the amount of risk in having the watch opened up to have this done.

Greg

[Perdu]

Ok, it's something like this

- Remove strap
- unscrew the back
- pull out the stem and crown
- take the movement out with the face and hands attached
- put it face up in a movement holder
- Use special pincers to remove hands
- Replace/set hands with new second hand with special tool
- place movement back in case and push back and secure stem/crown
- Screw on back (maybe change case gasket). Pressure test.
- Reattach bracelet

There is no risk IF you have a good watchmaker. Get references. Handling the hands is intricate.

[cody p]

personally, i'd get it done during a required service, rather than have everything pulled apart just for that.

[Mike B]

Originally Posted by cody p

personally, i'd get it done during a required service, rather than have everything pulled apart just for that.

X2. I'd just do it with it's next service. Kill two birds with one stone