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Post by captpar on Oct 12, 2004 20:56:24 GMT -5
My out of warranty Omega chronograph is busted, the stem pulled out (been having a problem with it tightning
up on its own). Should I send it to Bienne or to the authorized service center (thinking of the one in Seattle)
or to my local watch guy who serviced my rolex. Replacing the stem is probably no big deal, but I think
there's a bigger problem in that the watch wasn't self
winding properly. If I send it Bienne, what are the procedures/address how do you pay?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 13, 2004 10:15:22 GMT -5
My out of warranty Omega chronograph is busted, the stem pulled out (been having a problem with it tightning up on its own). Should I send it to Bienne or to the authorized service center (thinking of the one in Seattle) or to my local watch guy who serviced my rolex. Replacing the stem is probably no big deal, but I think there's a bigger problem in that the watch wasn't self winding properly. If I send it Bienne, what are the procedures/address how do you pay? Thanks for any info you can provide. Greetings and welcome to the forum! As it happens I just did an article last week detailing my experience of sending my Aqua Terra to Bienne - I think almost all your questions will be addressed in the article. Here's the link: www.rolexreferencepage.com/seamaster/omegaservice.htmlIn an out of warranty service, Omega contacts you with an estimate to let you know what the cost will be prior to completing the service. John |
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Post by Lev on Oct 14, 2004 0:51:15 GMT -5
my opinion is.... if you want your watch restored to as new as humanly possible...send it to bienne. if you just want your watch "fixed"...give it to a trusted skilled local watchsmith. i have done both with my omega's and would do it the same way next time around. most any skilled watchsmith can/will repair your watch and service it.....it will run fine. only bienne can overhaul an omega to near new status imo. example.... i had a speedy day/date for about 5 years. it was my daily watch for 2 of those years. by daily i mean work, play, sleep....everything. i beat this watch up good and it looked beat. snowboarding, fishing. the beach and yes...alot of swimming all took their toll.. last year...i noticed it was not running its normal (awesome and steady) +2 seconds per day. all of a sudden.....+8...then +12 ect.... hmmmm? 5 years old and not running steady?  service time! i had to make the decision wheather i was going to keep it long term and what all i wanted done..... before i decided who would service it. i ended up sending it to bienne and getting the entire watch done up right. $350 later i got it back LIKE NEW. many internal parts were replaced as were almost all the hands. (on a speedy day/date...thats alot of hands  ) . my trashed bracelet/clasp looked near new as did the case. chrono pushers and seals were also all replaced. and entire watch looked and ran fantastic! my point is ....if you're keeping it long term AND it could use a complete overhaul....i would send it to bienne. if you're not sure and watch is not in need of a good overhaul....have your local trusted guy fix/service it for what i would hope to be a lot less money and time? if the money is the same or close.....bienne all the way regardless imo. just my 2 cents good luck regardless. |
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Post by captpar on Oct 14, 2004 17:31:24 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice,sent watch off to Nesbits in Seattle (an authorized Omega service center) who was highly recommended. Watch is only 18 months old,so shouldn't need any service other than crown repair.
Talked to Nesbit (Tom) and he said about $45.00 for
the repair and would also check it out.
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Post by clepsydra on Oct 14, 2004 22:30:17 GMT -5
Your watch is animated by either a Valjoux 7750 (or variant) or a Lemania 18XX movement.
Both are simple, straightforward, integrated chronograph movements that can be serviced by any watchmaker who's been in the business for more than a week.
Your choice, but my response would be to have a local tech take care of your Omega.
It's not, after all, a minute repeater; it's an Omega, one of the most common (if not THE most common) mechanical watches around.
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Post by JBHII on Oct 14, 2004 22:35:44 GMT -5
It's not, after all, a minute repeater; it's an Omega, one of the most common (if not THE most common) mechanical watches around. I'm curious why you would make this statement? Omega's are hardly common. By the numbers, worldwide I'm sure 7s26 Seikos or Miyota movement equiped watches eclipse Omegas...heck Rolex is more common than Omega. John |
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) . my trashed bracelet/clasp looked near new as did the case. chrono pushers and seals were also all replaced. and entire watch looked and ran fantastic!