Watch Servicing
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Deepers

Original Poster:

21 posts

36 months

Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Hi All,

Can anyone recommend any tried and tested watch servicing places (pref in London) for an Omega Seamaster (automatic) which seems to have developed an issue?

I've emailed a few places that have come up on google for quotes which so far vary quite a lot, but always prefer to hear "real" people's feedback and judging from posts here, the forum contains more than a few fellow watch nuts which is a good place to start.

Many thanks!

David

craig1912

4,057 posts

129 months

Wednesday 21st June 2023
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https://genesiswatchmaking.co.uk/

Had my Speedmaster serviced 2/3 times over last 12 years. Two other members of family also had servicing done.

Prices are on site but you can ring him or email. Customer service excellent.

Deepers

Original Poster:

21 posts

36 months

Wednesday 21st June 2023
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Many thanks - that sounds like just the ticket. Will get in touch with them.


hilly10

7,454 posts

245 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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craig1912 said:
https://genesiswatchmaking.co.uk/

Had my Speedmaster serviced 2/3 times over last 12 years. Two other members of family also had servicing done.

Prices are on site but you can ring him or email. Customer service excellent.
Plus one for Duncan great guy. He serviced my PO in March it had a full service also refurbished the bracelet ie re pinned it. The watch came back like new

Louis Balfour

28,176 posts

239 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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craig1912 said:
https://genesiswatchmaking.co.uk/

Had my Speedmaster serviced 2/3 times over last 12 years. Two other members of family also had servicing done.

Prices are on site but you can ring him or email. Customer service excellent.
2/3 times? You really like having your watch serviced, don't you.

craig1912

4,057 posts

129 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Louis Balfour said:
2/3 times? You really like having your watch serviced, don't you.
Oh sorry perhaps I should have been more specific, two services and a small repair.
On a thirty year old watch every 5-7 years is not unreasonable, particularly as I wear it every day.

the-norseman

14,496 posts

188 months

Thursday 22nd June 2023
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Watchguy.co.uk I used for my dads Rolex Datejust, really good service and got loads of pictures.

Dissident Dragon

120 posts

253 months

Friday 19th January 2024
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hilly10 said:
Plus one for Duncan great guy. He serviced my PO in March it had a full service also refurbished the bracelet ie re pinned it. The watch came back like new
An old thread but I dug it out when looking for a service for my Omega Speedmaster Chronograph. Fantastic service and excellent communication - back within 3 weeks and less than half the price quoted by Omega (who also quoted 6 months plus). Highly recommended.

andy tims

5,594 posts

263 months

Deepers

Original Poster:

21 posts

36 months

Monday 22nd January 2024
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Thanks, everyone, for the replies.

In the end, I went with https://www.watchrepairuk.com/

Good reviews and they seem professional in all comms so far.

Waiting for the watch back in approximately a fortnight, so will report back!

simonas2702

197 posts

84 months

Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Just out of interest for those who had theirs serviced recently, what was a ball park figure?

Just inherited my fathers seamaster as he passed away over xmas. It loses a little time daily and I'm almost willing to bet its not been serviced since 2006 when it was made as my grandad got it for his 80th then my dad got it when my grandad passed.

Deepers

Original Poster:

21 posts

36 months

Wednesday 24th January 2024
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simonas2702 said:
Just out of interest for those who had theirs serviced recently, what was a ball park figure?

Just inherited my fathers seamaster as he passed away over xmas. It loses a little time daily and I'm almost willing to bet its not been serviced since 2006 when it was made as my grandad got it for his 80th then my dad got it when my grandad passed.
£285+VAT at WRUK (also for a Seamaster [Aqua Terra]).

Was quoted over £900 by a guy in London.

That said, haven't had the watch back yet, so fingers crossed all good when it does arrive.

simonas2702

197 posts

84 months

Thursday 25th January 2024
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Deepers said:
£285+VAT at WRUK (also for a Seamaster [Aqua Terra]).

Was quoted over £900 by a guy in London.

That said, haven't had the watch back yet, so fingers crossed all good when it does arrive.
cheers buddy

Jonathan27

743 posts

181 months

Thursday 25th January 2024
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simonas2702 said:
Deepers said:
£285+VAT at WRUK (also for a Seamaster [Aqua Terra]).

Was quoted over £900 by a guy in London.

That said, haven't had the watch back yet, so fingers crossed all good when it does arrive.
cheers buddy
I paid about £450 from Omega in the Royal Exchange last year, and that included a minor repair (new bezel)

Deepers

Original Poster:

21 posts

36 months

Thursday 1st February 2024
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Deepers said:
£285+VAT at WRUK (also for a Seamaster [Aqua Terra]).

Was quoted over £900 by a guy in London.

That said, haven't had the watch back yet, so fingers crossed all good when it does arrive.
Omega back from WRUK today by Royal Mail Special Delivery. All seems excellent on first glance, a couple of the issues pre-service are definitely solved, watch spotlessly clean. Will be interested tomorrow to see how much time it's lost/gained in 24 hours.

So far, very happy with the service.