Omega Seamaster advice

[Olf]

Hello. I've hit a snag with my seamster. The crown won't wind back in tight - it's sticking proud. It had been getting progressively 'stiffer' and then just wouldn't tighten post wind. See photo.

Any ideas before I bend over and take it? It's Ti so everything seems to be more difficult when it comes to parts or servicing! Also any recs on where to go to avoid the cost of OEM servicing - I'm in the Thames Valley...

[Podie]

If you ever go into London, PHer Dominic H can help...

[Chicane-UK]

If you're willing to post...

http://www.genesiswatchmaking.co.uk/

Duncan took care of my Speedmaster Professional and a 100 year old heirloom Waltham pocket watch. I won't use anyone else now to take care of my watches based on the superb experience I've had here.

[andyroo]

Find a local Omega certified servicing centre and you should be looked after ok.

[Soft Top]

Myone as similar at 6 months old. Obvioudly Omega dealt with it under warranty. I didn't look closely at the model before posting but I presume it is out of warranty, (2 years IIRC).

I think bend over and take it is the only choice.

[FreeLitres]

I really love my Stainless Steel 2254.50 but your Ti pic has reminded me that I need one of those too.



(I hope you get it sorted OP)

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

There's a PH'er on here, mainly in the South Coast forum, called Eddie - ecain63.

He has a jewellers in Bournemouth with an Omega trained tech.

He did a lovely service and clean on my 10 year old Seamaster recently. Good price for cash too. Knows his stuff - I would imagine you could pack it carefull and post it down insured or by courier or something.

HTH

[bry1975]

Looks like the threaded tube has probably stripped as the threads are very fine and delicate, sourcing and replacing the tube is a straightforward job.

One note make sure the threaded stem is exactly the correct length as anything over will cause the spring loaded crown to over stress the tube and crown threads.

IF its the threaded tube cost is about £5 for the part plus £3 postage.


Steve Burrage at Lesta should EASILY be able to replace the faulty/broken part.

Edited by bry1975 on Friday 18th May 22:26

Edited by bry1975 on Friday 18th May 22:27

[Olf]

Thanks guys - lots of good and cheap sounding options there. Appreciate the advice. Will post the outcome. And yes freelitres, you need a Ti.

[Hoofy]

This guy's serviced a couple of my watches in the past.

http://www.rytetimewatchrepairs.co.uk/

[Olf]

NeMiSiS said:

If you want an idea of the price for a full hit, look here.

http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/watch...

You probably know that your watch is now not water resistant, so don't get it wet at all.

There's only one kind of diving I can do with it like that.

[parapaul]

Olf said:

There's only one kind of diving I can do with it like that.

Childish :lol: but funny!

[bry1975]

Desk or Muffin?

[Podie]

FreeLitres said:

I really love my Stainless Steel 2254.50 but your Ti pic has reminded me that I need one of those too.



(I hope you get it sorted OP)

One has turned up on Chronomaster - http://www.chronomaster.co.uk/recent_arrivals.htm

2231.50 (black), £1445

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