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26 September 2015, 12:20 PM | #1 |
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Broken speed master pro
Hi all. I dropped speedy pro down about 3 feet on tile floor. Chrystal Broke. Watch shop wants about $950 to fix. They say a full service is required to check or replace oils after a fall. They also say the main spring is worn and watch was fully serviced less than 2 years ago. I think they want about 200 to just change the plastic. Thoughts. Does this seem right? I know the plastic is 45 dollar item. What does omega charge for full service. Am I better off going to omega? Thanks.
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27 September 2015, 01:48 AM | #2 |
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I'd try to get a 2nd opinion somewhere if you can.
I haven't been through that experience so I can't really tell you if the price is high or not, but it seems high. |
27 September 2015, 04:15 AM | #3 |
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I think Omega factory full service for the Speedy is less than that - but it depends on the specific caliber. I recommend the Seattle Service Center. They will give you an individual login to check the status of your watch and they do fine work.
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27 September 2015, 06:35 AM | #4 |
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Hopefully you misunderstood there reasoning for a full service.
Nothing is going to happen to the oil from the watch being dropped. And I have never heard of a "worn mainspring". A broken mainspring, yes, a worn one, not. It sounds like they are just trying to pad the bill. I would ask around, in your area, especially if you know other collectors. I would think you could find someone to do a full service in the $500-750 range. I do not see your location, but in my area, I could probably have it done for as little as $150. But ,I searched for quite awhile before I found a good repairman that was reasonable. |
27 September 2015, 08:07 AM | #5 |
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Just tell them you broke the crystal, and omit the fall to the ground. A competent watch technical will check the watch over regardless, and make sure it functions properly. If the fall did any other damage, they should notice.
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28 September 2015, 06:32 PM | #6 |
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Send it to Rik at time care.
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2 October 2015, 05:33 PM | #7 |
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2 October 2015, 06:04 PM | #8 |
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depends on how badly the crystal is broken and which direction it broke. i had heard of cases where they need to clean the movement just incase crystal shards entered it. i think thats more prevalent for sapphire crystals because they shatter while mineral cracks. in any case, if a full omega service is cheaper, go that route. or archer watches, he specializes in omegas too.
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2 October 2015, 09:39 PM | #9 |
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