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Watch Maniac · 8 February 2023, 12:24 PM

I have a Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50 that I need servicing. After doing some research apparently, a pain to work on does anyone have an insight into why?

CK19 · 8 February 2023, 01:04 PM

I believe it's essentially a movement on top of a movement on the reduced. At the OB, I was told to avoid them due to the services costs being roughly 1/3 of the cost of the watch

Watch Maniac · 8 February 2023, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by CK19

I believe it's essentially a movement on top of a movement on the reduced. At the OB, I was told to avoid them due to the services costs being roughly 1/3 of the cost of the watch

Okay, thank you so much for the response.

dshin525 · 13 February 2023, 04:26 PM

I actually just dropped off my Speedy MK40 for servicing directly at the Swatch Group servicing center this morning. Luckily there is one in Seoul that isn't too far from where I live.
I believe that there is a base price for Chrono and non chronos. Mine came to be just under $900 (based on current KRW to USD exchange rate). I briefly glanced at the price list and non chronos were around $600 I think? And they charge slightly more for precious medals.
For me, it was worth it...I bought mine a couple of months ago when I was back in the US. It runs fine but I wanted to service it for my peace of mind and worry free wearing for years to come.

Also, I'm sure you can find an independent watch maker to service it for a lot less.

chronolux · 14 February 2023, 09:28 AM

I was quoted $750 by a local independent watch maker.

EssexMan · 14 February 2023, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Watch Maniac

Okay, thank you so much for the response.

One third the cost of the watch?!?! For a service? That can’t be right.

Watch Maniac · 14 February 2023, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by EssexMan

One third the cost of the watch?!?! For a service? That can’t be right.

Double movement double service apparently

EssexMan · 14 February 2023, 11:42 AM

Wow, I just checked some preowned prices, and $750 is an awfully high % of those prices

DCheeta · 15 February 2023, 03:35 PM

Yeah it’s an expensive one to service. That Dubois-Depraz chrono module on top of the movement is notorious for being a pain in the ass to work on.

8 February 2023, 12:24 PM	#1
Watch Maniac 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Joseph Location: Maryland Watch: 226570 Posts: 1,536	Omega Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50 Service? I have a Speedmaster Reduced 3510.50 that I need servicing. After doing some research apparently, a pain to work on does anyone have an insight into why? __________________ 2FA ENABLED

8 February 2023, 01:04 PM	#2
CK19 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Delaware Posts: 51	I believe it's essentially a movement on top of a movement on the reduced. At the OB, I was told to avoid them due to the services costs being roughly 1/3 of the cost of the watch

13 February 2023, 04:26 PM	#4
dshin525 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: David Location: Seoul Watch: 16710 Pepsi Posts: 331	I actually just dropped off my Speedy MK40 for servicing directly at the Swatch Group servicing center this morning. Luckily there is one in Seoul that isn't too far from where I live. I believe that there is a base price for Chrono and non chronos. Mine came to be just under $900 (based on current KRW to USD exchange rate). I briefly glanced at the price list and non chronos were around $600 I think? And they charge slightly more for precious medals. For me, it was worth it...I bought mine a couple of months ago when I was back in the US. It runs fine but I wanted to service it for my peace of mind and worry free wearing for years to come. Also, I'm sure you can find an independent watch maker to service it for a lot less.

14 February 2023, 09:28 AM	#5
chronolux "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: United States Posts: 34	I was quoted $750 by a local independent watch maker.

14 February 2023, 11:42 AM	#8
EssexMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: 07935 Posts: 5	Wow, I just checked some preowned prices, and $750 is an awfully high % of those prices

15 February 2023, 03:35 PM	#9
DCheeta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Dave Location: NYC Posts: 7,181	Yeah it’s an expensive one to service. That Dubois-Depraz chrono module on top of the movement is notorious for being a pain in the ass to work on.

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