Worth refurbishing my old Seamaster?
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Lying around in a drawer upstairs I've got a 10 year old Omega Seamaster that's seen better days.
I was a plum and for some stupid reason got the one with the Quartz movement rather than the automatic.
Anyway, after about 4 years of daily wear the bracelet started to break "link pins" (dunno the correct terminology, sorry)
I've had it repaired a few times, twice by 3rd party jewelers and once sent back to Omega for a service and repair of the bracelet, which cost quite a few quid if I recall correctly.
Anyway, it got relegated to the sock drawer after it broke again following the expensive repair.
Currently one of the pins that connect the bracelet to the body/housing/whaterver its called of the watch is broken, which according to the Interweb is a recommened "back to Omega" job.
Is it worth me getting it repaired again, or a whole new braclet fitted, which I'm guessing wont be cheap, or shall I just keep it in the drawer and get a new watch!
Cheers
I was a plum and for some stupid reason got the one with the Quartz movement rather than the automatic.
Anyway, after about 4 years of daily wear the bracelet started to break "link pins" (dunno the correct terminology, sorry)
I've had it repaired a few times, twice by 3rd party jewelers and once sent back to Omega for a service and repair of the bracelet, which cost quite a few quid if I recall correctly.
Anyway, it got relegated to the sock drawer after it broke again following the expensive repair.
Currently one of the pins that connect the bracelet to the body/housing/whaterver its called of the watch is broken, which according to the Interweb is a recommened "back to Omega" job.
Is it worth me getting it repaired again, or a whole new braclet fitted, which I'm guessing wont be cheap, or shall I just keep it in the drawer and get a new watch!
Cheers
If it's just a spring bar that's broken, (the link between the bracelet and case), then it's a couple of quid and 2 minutes at your local jewellers...
If more of the bracelet is broken, have you considered a leather/rubber/nato strap instead? It would be a MUCH cheaper alternative than sending back to Omega!
If more of the bracelet is broken, have you considered a leather/rubber/nato strap instead? It would be a MUCH cheaper alternative than sending back to Omega!
Edited by Revs_Addiction on Sunday 8th August 20:48
If you are going down the route of the leather strap, I originally purchased an Omega one that cost over £100 and didn't last a particularly long time (about 2 years).
I have since however purchased a leather strap made by Hirsch for £27. The reason that I mention this is that I have been told that Hirsch actually make the strap for Omega so you may want to consider one of theirs as they are a hell of a lot cheaper for the same product. That is if you want to go down the leather strap route.
I have since however purchased a leather strap made by Hirsch for £27. The reason that I mention this is that I have been told that Hirsch actually make the strap for Omega so you may want to consider one of theirs as they are a hell of a lot cheaper for the same product. That is if you want to go down the leather strap route.
davido140 said:
Lying around in a drawer upstairs I've got a 10 year old Omega Seamaster that's seen better days.
I was a plum and for some stupid reason got the one with the Quartz movement rather than the automatic.
Anyway, after about 4 years of daily wear the bracelet started to break "link pins" (dunno the correct terminology, sorry)
I've had it repaired a few times, twice by 3rd party jewelers and once sent back to Omega for a service and repair of the bracelet, which cost quite a few quid if I recall correctly.
Anyway, it got relegated to the sock drawer after it broke again following the expensive repair.
Currently one of the pins that connect the bracelet to the body/housing/whaterver its called of the watch is broken, which according to the Interweb is a recommened "back to Omega" job.
Is it worth me getting it repaired again, or a whole new braclet fitted, which I'm guessing wont be cheap, or shall I just keep it in the drawer and get a new watch!
Cheers
I have one of the same age & had the same problems. The early seamaster bracelets were french made & sI was a plum and for some stupid reason got the one with the Quartz movement rather than the automatic.
Anyway, after about 4 years of daily wear the bracelet started to break "link pins" (dunno the correct terminology, sorry)
I've had it repaired a few times, twice by 3rd party jewelers and once sent back to Omega for a service and repair of the bracelet, which cost quite a few quid if I recall correctly.
Anyway, it got relegated to the sock drawer after it broke again following the expensive repair.
Currently one of the pins that connect the bracelet to the body/housing/whaterver its called of the watch is broken, which according to the Interweb is a recommened "back to Omega" job.
Is it worth me getting it repaired again, or a whole new braclet fitted, which I'm guessing wont be cheap, or shall I just keep it in the drawer and get a new watch!
Cheers
te.Omgea said they could not repair the pins/sleves & it had to be a new bracelet (£400!)
As the watch had been with them for nearly 4 months to repair the bracelet & refurb dial/ service etc i argued the toss & they returned the watch ith a brand new bracelet FOC. Service & refurb work was still £400 though.
Edited by darreni on Sunday 8th August 21:54
5TUE said:
If you are going down the route of the leather strap, I originally purchased an Omega one that cost over £100 and didn't last a particularly long time (about 2 years).
I have since however purchased a leather strap made by Hirsch for £27. The reason that I mention this is that I have been told that Hirsch actually make the strap for Omega so you may want to consider one of theirs as they are a hell of a lot cheaper for the same product. That is if you want to go down the leather strap route.
I have since however purchased a leather strap made by Hirsch for £27. The reason that I mention this is that I have been told that Hirsch actually make the strap for Omega so you may want to consider one of theirs as they are a hell of a lot cheaper for the same product. That is if you want to go down the leather strap route.
Or a Toshi (if you aren't going to get it wet)? Or a Toshi and another watch if you are (G-Shock, Monster or the like). Cheaper and more practial than a new bracelet.
Edited by ClintonB on Sunday 8th August 23:27
Thanks for the advice, I'll probably try a local watchmakers/jewelers and see if they can fix the bracelet, if it breaks again I'll go with a new strap rather than bracelet.
Interesting stuff about all the early ones having crap bracelets, bloody annoying really when my £80 timex has lasted longer!!
Will let you know if I decide to sell.
Cheers
Dave
Interesting stuff about all the early ones having crap bracelets, bloody annoying really when my £80 timex has lasted longer!!
Will let you know if I decide to sell.
Cheers
Dave
it didnt last 10 years, probably only 2-3 years before I started to have issues.
It was worn daily, with some manual work, but not a lot.
It might have got shot with a few paintballs which probably didnt help (used to own a paintball site!) but then again the timex had the same treatment and I've still got that somewhere!!!
It was worn daily, with some manual work, but not a lot.
It might have got shot with a few paintballs which probably didnt help (used to own a paintball site!) but then again the timex had the same treatment and I've still got that somewhere!!!
Edited by davido140 on Monday 9th August 14:42
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