Omega Servicing

[MercuryRises]

Ladies and Gents,

I did a search and found a few suggestions on here from 18 months to 2 years ago regarding Omega Servicing.

Is it still the PH opinion that someone like Rytetime or Genesis are the people to go to, rather than shelling out for an Omega Service, or has someone better been found?

Cheers

[GC8]

Depends on the watch. STS are highly regarded too.

[MercuryRises]

It's a Speedmaster Auto, the reduced 39mm rather than the pro, Picking it up in the next few days, looks in pretty good condition but apparently has sat in a drawer for several years.

[JRewing]

I have no idea about that exact model, but Omega quoted me £455 for the service on my Speedmaster Pro, so that might be a reasonable rough guide.

[marcelg]

I just had a service on a quartz bracelet Double Eagle for £290 from Omega
Came back looking pretty good, but one of the bracelet links was put in the wrong way around

[yeti]

GC8 said:

Depends on the watch. STS are highly regarded too.

I'd probably go with STS as well. Have seen some of the restoration work they've done and it's a great standard; normally bodes well for nuts and bolts work too.

[MercuryRises]

Cheers guys,

I'll have a look at STS first I think, see what they come up with.

I might get Omega themselves to quote on the job too, nothing like scaring the hell out of yourself!

[GC8]

Old Omega Seamaster needing a service: Ryte Time. Pre-moon Speedmaster needing a sympathetic restoration: STS. Horses for courses.

[tobinen]

GC8 said:

Pre-moon Speedmaster needing a sympathetic restoration: STS.

Good info, thanks

Edited by tobinen on Tuesday 26th November 16:25

[thismonkeyhere]

GC8 said:

Old Omega Seamaster needing a service: Ryte Time. Pre-moon Speedmaster needing a sympathetic restoration: STS. Horses for courses.

Where for a Dynamic automatic?

Omega quote - £450!!

[GC8]

Service or restoration? Id have mine serviced by Ryte Time. Finding someone to repair a chip in the dial is harder, but I think I have someone lined up. STS are good but the watch simply isn't worth enough, in my opinion.

[thismonkeyhere]

GC8 said:

Service or restoration? Id have mine serviced by Ryte Time. Finding someone to repair a chip in the dial is harder, but I think I have someone lined up. STS are good but the watch simply isn't worth enough, in my opinion.

I agree with your opinion. The £450 quote from Omega appears to be about 150% of what it's worth on a good day!

I bought it because I really like it - unpopular style as it may be - and I had a few years enjoyment out of it, but I can't be bothered with the hassle of it now. I prefer my Seiko now - a very nice '5' which I could replace new three times for less than one service on the Dynamic!

[GC8]

Stephen Burrage (Ryte Time) will quote you for a service if you send it in. Id expect it to be around one quarter of your existing price.

[thismonkeyhere]

Cheers

[jonno_]

Very impressed with Genesis.
Great service, timing results and minor case and bracelet polish on my speedy recently.

[PD1]

+1 for genesis

[PD1]

+1 for genesis

[GC8]

I see what you did there Boy, I say...

[MercuryRises]

Well, I sent it off to STS last Wednesday, Just waiting to hear anything from them regarding costs/work needed etc