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Subfiend · 8 February 2007, 01:39 AM

Just in case you were wondering how much it would cost to repair an Omega Speedmaster after you (or your kid) enthusiastically pushed the bottom plunger too many times to stop the timing hand, it's $100.

montecristo · 8 February 2007, 02:44 AM

done by swatch or independent guy? I know AD gets 40% off service and parts so you can get a cheaper rate if you do your service through an AD than to do it yourself (if they pass along the discount that is)

Just curious, what did they fix for 100 bucks? I heard those chronograph are a bitch to fix.

Subfiend · 8 February 2007, 02:56 PM

There was some type of spring/release at the base of the lower pusher that was broken. It fell out when the caseback was opened. $100 was for parts and labor, from an independent service tech. The nice thing is I am a regular, so it was fixed within two weeks.

montecristo · 9 February 2007, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Subfiend

There was some type of spring/release at the base of the lower pusher that was broken. It fell out when the caseback was opened. $100 was for parts and labor, from an independent service tech. The nice thing is I am a regular, so it was fixed within two weeks.

So he broke the spring/release when he open the caseback and charge you 100 bucks to fix it?

9 February 2007, 04:53 AM

Regardless, paying $100 to fix anything on a mechanical watch is pretty cheap, IMO.

Last year I took my wife's TAG Alter Ego for a battery replacement at the AD and it cost $40!!!! and then the bastids said they couldn't guarantee that it's still waterproof.

JJ Irani · 9 February 2007, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Atomic

Regardless, paying $100 to fix anything on a mechanical watch is pretty cheap, IMO.

Last year I took my wife's TAG Alter Ego for a battery replacement at the AD and it cost $40!!!! and then the bastids said they couldn't guarantee that it's still waterproof.

That certainly is a rip off. My daughter's quartz Elesse had a battery replacement PLUS pressure test....all for NZ$35 (about US$24).

JJ

montecristo · 12 February 2007, 12:15 PM

I was looking at a receipt for a partial service for an omega aquaterra, last year it was 120 for movement cleaning, replace gaskets, crown / buttons if required.

I had a nick in the crown so it was replaced. all for 120 so maybe your 100 wasn't a bargain IMHO.

Thats was done directly by Omega, via swatch group.

8 February 2007, 01:39 AM	#1
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	Cost to repair a Speedy Just in case you were wondering how much it would cost to repair an Omega Speedmaster after you (or your kid) enthusiastically pushed the bottom plunger too many times to stop the timing hand, it's $100. __________________ Subfiend

8 February 2007, 02:44 AM	#2
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	done by swatch or independent guy? I know AD gets 40% off service and parts so you can get a cheaper rate if you do your service through an AD than to do it yourself (if they pass along the discount that is) Just curious, what did they fix for 100 bucks? I heard those chronograph are a bitch to fix. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

8 February 2007, 02:56 PM	#3
Subfiend "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Outside Watch: Isn't it obvious? Posts: 1,926	There was some type of spring/release at the base of the lower pusher that was broken. It fell out when the caseback was opened. $100 was for parts and labor, from an independent service tech. The nice thing is I am a regular, so it was fixed within two weeks. __________________ Subfiend

12 February 2007, 12:15 PM	#7
montecristo "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Ken Location: New York Watch: 116234 DateJust Posts: 1,769	I was looking at a receipt for a partial service for an omega aquaterra, last year it was 120 for movement cleaning, replace gaskets, crown / buttons if required. I had a nick in the crown so it was replaced. all for 120 so maybe your 100 wasn't a bargain IMHO. Thats was done directly by Omega, via swatch group. __________________ My Rolex reference books collection: The Rolex Report: An Unauthorized Reference Book For The Rolex Enthusiast Rolex Wristwatches: An Unauthorized History (Schiffer Book for Collectors) (Hardcover) Vintage Rolex Sports Models: A Complete Visual Reference & Unauthorized History (Hardcover)

9 February 2007, 04:53 AM	#5
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Regardless, paying $100 to fix anything on a mechanical watch is pretty cheap, IMO. Last year I took my wife's TAG Alter Ego for a battery replacement at the AD and it cost $40!!!! and then the bastids said they couldn't guarantee that it's still waterproof.

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