Omega Servicing - Alternatives
Discussion
Hi all
My Omega Seamaster Chronometer has recently stopped working so needs opening up and looking at to see if it's the balancer springs, lube or a broken part.
I've rung the jewelers that supplied the watch and a smaller independent but they all seem to quote about £275-£295 and a 8-12 week lead time.
I don't mind paying this if there are no alternatives but was wondering if there was an independent specialist that can service/repair for less.
Many thanks in advance
My Omega Seamaster Chronometer has recently stopped working so needs opening up and looking at to see if it's the balancer springs, lube or a broken part.
I've rung the jewelers that supplied the watch and a smaller independent but they all seem to quote about £275-£295 and a 8-12 week lead time.
I don't mind paying this if there are no alternatives but was wondering if there was an independent specialist that can service/repair for less.
Many thanks in advance
I had my Seamasster fully serviced etc by Swiss Time Services, Omega's official UK service company, a couple of years ago. Cost £180. Watch was away for less than two weeks, but note that I did in fact take it there myself. I even met an engineer who opened up the watch, told me what was required, and quoted the price on the spot. Not cheap, but excellsent service etc. I will use them again.
R.
R.
You could try these guys. They specialise in Omega and my Seamaster is with them at the moment. The reviews I read on the forums about them were good.
http://www.ukwatchrepairs.co.uk/html/watch_repair_...
http://www.ukwatchrepairs.co.uk/html/watch_repair_...
Many thanks guys, that was just what I was looking for.
I didn't know if it was possible to get it done in the UK but didn't want to jump headlong into paying £275 without first looking into it. £180 is very good but can imagine some of this difference is due to the exchange rate and poor value of the ££ at present.
I will look into all of the above and hopefully one will suit.
Cheers all, it's very much appreciated
I didn't know if it was possible to get it done in the UK but didn't want to jump headlong into paying £275 without first looking into it. £180 is very good but can imagine some of this difference is due to the exchange rate and poor value of the ££ at present.
I will look into all of the above and hopefully one will suit.
Cheers all, it's very much appreciated
By the way if any of you need a totally non marking Omega case opener I might have one or two about, wood is Sapele polished and sealed with melamine locating pins are half hard nickel silver and are softer than SS 316 but with a very good stiffness modulus so don't deflect much.
Edited by bry1975 on Thursday 3rd November 16:06
Fatman2 said:
£180 is very good but can imagine some of this difference is due to the exchange rate and poor value of the ££ at present.
Ahem.http://www.swisstimeservices.com/contact.html
I recall there being an issue with the way they refinish watches so perhaps ask them not to polish it. Might have got the wrong company, though!!
The Leaper said:
I had my Seamasster fully serviced etc by Swiss Time Services, Omega's official UK service company, a couple of years ago. Cost £180. Watch was away for less than two weeks, but note that I did in fact take it there myself. I even met an engineer who opened up the watch, told me what was required, and quoted the price on the spot. Not cheap, but excellsent service etc. I will use them again.
R.
The place in Southampton?R.
STS normally have a service time of 4 weeks if you take it in yourself (Essex is correct) and 5-6 weeks if you send it as they'll first assess it and give you an estimate before starting work.
They aren't the cheapest but they know their Omegas for sure and provided you give them instructions on what you want and don't want the work is very good.
They aren't the cheapest but they know their Omegas for sure and provided you give them instructions on what you want and don't want the work is very good.
The frustration is taking it to any of these places, only for them to then send the watch on to someone else.. it's trying to find the person that they send the watch onto, and dealing with them directly!
Do any high street watch shops / jewellers do much these days beyond changing batteries and straps?!
Do any high street watch shops / jewellers do much these days beyond changing batteries and straps?!
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