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Old 17 October 2012, 09:47 AM   #36
RolexPete
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Originally Posted by Frosty View Post
I asked for a full service for an Omega Titanium Seamaster. She said it would start at $485 (I called back to make sure of the price). I asked her if that included a new mainspring, which I was told at the RSC was replaced in their service. The lady at Omega told me they only replaced it if it was needed.

I like Omega, but, I definitely have a hard time paying $485 for a service, where for $115 more I could have a Rolex serviced.
Why? Is there not just as much labor involved servicing an Omega vs a Rolex? Parts too? And with Omega you get the old parts returned. Rolex doesn't.
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