Omega Speedmaster 125

[haddock]

I have my late father's Omega Speedmaster 125 As I understand it the watch was a one of a 2000 limited edition to mark Omegas anniversary and pretty rare. Anyway it's in pretty poor condition the metal is ok but it will need a service and new glass ( originally a special kind of mineral glass). It still works.

Does anyone have any recommendations as to where I could get it repaired ?

Thanks in advance

[Podie]

A few options...

1) Bienne
2) STS (Swiss Time Service)
3) Fellow PHer Dominic H

1 and 2 are Omega... and therefore, not cheap.

Dominic - www.hackettwatches.com - has been entrusted with a number of my watches and has always sorted them out to perfection at very reasonable prices.

[LukeBird]

Omega will do an incredible job, but it will be expensive, I would reckon you'd be looking at £350-500 for the work you've mentioned.

ETA Incredible lurking!

[andy_s]

I think STS will charge in the region of £320-410 for the cal. 1041 watches, depending on what needs doing. It will come back 'as new', but it is expensive and as it's basically a Lemania 1431 movement it shouldn't be beyond the grasp of an accomplished independent such as Steve at Rytetime or Richard at watchspotblog or the aforementioned Mr Hackett.

A rare an interesting watch, albeit aesthetically challenging to some, but definitely worth investment.

ETA As a caveat, wherever you send it make sure they keep the original parts or at least send them back to you, a dial or hand change can be damaging in terms of value, both financial and sentimental.

Edited by andy_s on Thursday 23 February 12:48

[haddock]

Thanks for all your help. Will get a quote from one of the independents recommended then decide. I'll ask to keep the parts as well. It's a great chunk of a watch and as mentioned aesthetically challenging but the looks have grown on me through the years my father wore it. I'm pleased it's worth investing in.

Thanks all

[Podie]

LukeBird said:

Omega will do an incredible job, but it will be expensive...

Did you see the recent thread on TZ, where they failed?

[Ikemi]

Podie said:

LukeBird said:

Omega will do an incredible job, but it will be expensive...

Did you see the recent thread on TZ, where they failed?

Link?

[Podie]

Ikemi said:

Podie said:

LukeBird said:

Omega will do an incredible job, but it will be expensive...

Did you see the recent thread on TZ, where they failed?

Link?

Will see if I can find it. "Flightmaster disappointment" or something similar.

[Podie]

http://www.tz-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t...

[benny.c]

Podie said:

LukeBird said:

Omega will do an incredible job, but it will be expensive...

Did you see the recent thread on TZ, where they failed?

To be fair it was only really the bracelet that they failed to address properly. The disappointing case finishing was down to the fact that no more material could be removed without compromising the crystal seating. The Flightmaster case is particularly sensitive to this and there is only so much that can be done with a damaged one.

No excuse for the bracelet though.

[LukeBird]

^^ Bang on.
I wouldn't have any problem sending anything to them. Well beyond the financial hardship of doing so!

[benny.c]

They did a reasonable job on mine . I'd happily send another type of Omega to STS but the finish on the Flighty case can only be done as the original in Bienne.

[964RS]

Personally I'd send it to STS or Bienne - if its an important heirloom and its already a rare valuable watch then its worth spending that little bit more and doing right don't you think??!

Plus you will get official Omega paperwork which adds value.

[Podie]

964RS said:

Personally I'd send it to STS or Bienne - if its an important heirloom and its already a rare valuable watch then its worth spending that little bit more and doing right don't you think??!

Plus you will get official Omega paperwork which adds value.

Whatever the OP decides to do - make sure it is insured appropriately in transit!