Repairs to a 1970s Omega

[MG511]

Many years ago I inherited my grandfathers Omega Geneve (like the one in this picture only with a gold face http://www.kalmarantiques.com.au/resources/1/omega... I've had it about 20 years but never worn it, it needed a good service and repairs when I got it and I never had the money or got round to it. I'd like to get it put back into working order, not bothered about scratches etc as long as it works, anyone recommend somewhere to send it, idealy I'd like someone to give me a quote before starting work, thanks.

[The Leaper]

Omega's office UK service organisation is Swiss Time Services based in Essex. I have used them for my Omega: full service, new battery etc £180, standard charge mandated by Omega apparently. Did a great job. Best if you can take the watch there for quick turn round otherwise expect around 6 weeks. You can send the watch to them and they will give you an estmate first.

I suggest you access their website and see what it tells you.

There are other firms that could do the work.

R

[MG511]

Thanks. It's an auto so no battery needed, just a service, new crown (threads have worn away) plus whatever else it needs. Essex rather too far for me to go in person, I'm in Bath.

[kman]

You can send your Watch to Swiss Time Services and they will do an estimate. Another place (more expensive and takes longer) would be Bienne in Switzerland.

[anonymous-user]

Vintage Watch Co in Clerkenwell specialise in Omega watch repairs.

[andy_s]

They may be busy repairing this one at moment - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-127499...

[RemainAllHoof]

andy_s said:

They may be busy repairing this one at moment - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-127499...

That really sums things up nicely for Britain and our Olympic games effort. Behind time and probably over budget.