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Retiredvet · 26 September 2015, 12:20 PM

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.

kbutler1 · 27 September 2015, 01:48 AM

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.

GTS Dean · 27 September 2015, 04:15 AM

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.

MILGAUSS88 · 27 September 2015, 06:35 AM

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.

JeremyS · 27 September 2015, 08:07 AM

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.

ec51 · 28 September 2015, 06:32 PM

Send it to Rik at time care.

lsettle · 2 October 2015, 05:33 PM

Archer Watches

Norms · 2 October 2015, 06:04 PM

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.

melons · 2 October 2015, 09:39 PM

Nesbit's

26 September 2015, 12:20 PM	#1
Retiredvet Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: South Posts: 6	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.

27 September 2015, 04:15 AM	#3
GTS Dean "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NB, TX Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 1,016	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. __________________ TT OysterQuartz, SS/Black "U" Daytona, TT GMT II-C, DD OysterQuartz, Breitling Aerospace, Omega Speedmaster Pro

2 October 2015, 05:33 PM	#7
lsettle "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Lawrence Location: Canada Watch: 16570/14060/3570.5 Posts: 653	Archer Watches __________________ Lawrence Canada

27 September 2015, 01:48 AM	#2
kbutler1 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Kevin Location: Colorado Watch: This one Posts: 633	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, 06:35 AM	#4
MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,109	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
JeremyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 273	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.

28 September 2015, 06:32 PM	#6
ec51 Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: NY Watch: 14060M Posts: 1,642	Send it to Rik at time care.

2 October 2015, 06:04 PM	#8
Norms "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Canada Posts: 279	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.

2 October 2015, 09:39 PM	#9
melons "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: GMT -5 Watch: Rolex/Panerai Posts: 991	Nesbit's

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