Omega - more trouble than it's worth?
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I've always promised myself an Omega, and have been offered a 2007 Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50.00. I was originally looking at a Seamaster, but like the look of the Speed.
It's the movement that concerns me (and the costs of servicing because of that). Am I being overly paranoid or is it a ticking timebomb? This is a big purchase and I'm not minted, hence the question.
It's the movement that concerns me (and the costs of servicing because of that). Am I being overly paranoid or is it a ticking timebomb? This is a big purchase and I'm not minted, hence the question.
Some info here: http://www.chronomaddox.com/speedy_reduced.html
Personally I'd hold out for a Speedmaster Professional.
Personally I'd hold out for a Speedmaster Professional.
http://forums.watchuseek.com/archive/index.php/t-1...
It seems that the way to find out, okgo, is to whack the glass with a hammer.
(But if you don't want to, your crystal should be made out of Sapphire crystal rather than plexiglass.)
It seems that the way to find out, okgo, is to whack the glass with a hammer.
(But if you don't want to, your crystal should be made out of Sapphire crystal rather than plexiglass.)
Edited by ShadownINja on Wednesday 12th August 21:17
ShadownINja said:
As for how hardy they are, lots say they are rugged (if it's good enough for Neil Armstrong, it's good enough for me) but the plexiglass is easily scratched.
Neil's broke!The plexiglass does scratch but it is also quite easy to polish, where sapphire crystal is tougher but needs replacing if you scratch it. The anti glare coating on the PO is also easy to scratch.
Edited by Maxf on Wednesday 12th August 21:29
Sorry, Neil Armstrong's Speedmaster didn't break, it was left on board Eagle as the overload on the decent to the lunar surface knocked out the timers on the LM and the watch was used as a replacement
Sorry to the OP little bit off topic. As for a Speedmaster, again would agree and save that little bit longer and wait for a full size professional. As for servicing, it should only really need it (if used everyday) ever 5 or so years and then there are numerous specialists that will service it for a lot less than sending it off to Omega.
Sorry to the OP little bit off topic. As for a Speedmaster, again would agree and save that little bit longer and wait for a full size professional. As for servicing, it should only really need it (if used everyday) ever 5 or so years and then there are numerous specialists that will service it for a lot less than sending it off to Omega.
Tahiti,
It may help you with your deciaion to know that I have had my Omega Seamaster for 11 years and I've had it serviced twice, most recently a month ago. The watch was fully serviced and refurbished at Omega's UK preferred service company. Total cost was £180, which is their standard charge (as required by Omega, apparently) because there was no special work required. I took the watch to their premises and this meant it was returned within 10 days, rather than the usual 3 months via a high street shop.
Note too that this watch is my daily wearer and I do not treat it gently. It is extremely robust and has never given me any problems at all.
R.
It may help you with your deciaion to know that I have had my Omega Seamaster for 11 years and I've had it serviced twice, most recently a month ago. The watch was fully serviced and refurbished at Omega's UK preferred service company. Total cost was £180, which is their standard charge (as required by Omega, apparently) because there was no special work required. I took the watch to their premises and this meant it was returned within 10 days, rather than the usual 3 months via a high street shop.
Note too that this watch is my daily wearer and I do not treat it gently. It is extremely robust and has never given me any problems at all.
R.
How amusing!
My question was more around (and I don't profess to understand the techy stuff) whether the chrono module was an issue. I've just been flitting around the net, and stumbled across this type of problem requiring the return of the watch to Omega.
Just concerned about the intricacies of the movement being costly to repair/replace.
I'm after a reliable watch rather than simply a flashy one. Omega simply appeals as I've always wanted one (never a Rolex, always an Omega).
My question was more around (and I don't profess to understand the techy stuff) whether the chrono module was an issue. I've just been flitting around the net, and stumbled across this type of problem requiring the return of the watch to Omega.
Just concerned about the intricacies of the movement being costly to repair/replace.
I'm after a reliable watch rather than simply a flashy one. Omega simply appeals as I've always wanted one (never a Rolex, always an Omega).
Strangely Brown said:
ShadownINja said:
Strangely Brown said:
Different watch people, pay attention. The OP is talking about the Speedmaster Reduced, NOT the Speedmaster Professional.
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