Speedy is fast, when to service it?

[Jonford]

My 10 year old speedy is running around +25s a day. Is it time for a service?


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[AEC]

Originally Posted by Jonford

My 10 year old speedy is running around +25s a day. Is it time for a service?


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Probably. It's possible that this is due to magnetism, but if it has never been cleaned and oiled, then I think it's time.

[JeremyS]

At 10yrs old, I would definitely get it serviced. That’s pretty much the limit for lubrication before it dries or otherwise breaks down.

[stockae92]

For 10 yr old, get it pressure tested at the least. If water resistant goes, that's a costly repair.

[speedy_master1]

Although service maybe needed in some cases it is unnecessary. If the watch was worn daily and wasn’t a safe queen then it may just be magnetized. I would think before you send it in for service you might want to take it in to the local omega boutique and have the run a test on it. It’s possible that it is magnetized. At +25 sec a day seems like it and souls be at most +10. Hope that helped.

[Jonford]

I don’t have the luxury of having a local AD that can service etc they will have to send it away. So the other question would be do i use a local jewellers watchmaker (fixed a winding problem with my Tudor) or do i use an Omega trained watchmaker for a chronograph (the former has quoted £250 compared to the probable £500 or so for the latter).


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[JeremyS]

That’s totally up to you. The Lemania movement has been around for quite a while, and is pretty welll-known among watch repair specialists. It’s hard to say without knowing more. Does your local watch technician have an Omega parts account? If not, I’d probably pass. Also, what does that 250 include? Is it just a service of the movement, or does it include crown, pushers, seals and pressure testing? Omega’s service factors in a lot of extras, including refinishing the bracelet and case (which may or may not interest you). I don’t know if your local watchmaker includes a two year warranty, but Omega does. That might be different in the UK, though. I’m located in the US.

[Jonford]

Originally Posted by JeremyS

That’s totally up to you. The Lemania movement has been around for quite a while, and is pretty welll-known among watch repair specialists. It’s hard to say without knowing more. Does your local watch technician have an Omega parts account? If not, I’d probably pass. Also, what does that 250 include? Is it just a service of the movement, or does it include crown, pushers, seals and pressure testing? Omega’s service factors in a lot of extras, including refinishing the bracelet and case (which may or may not interest you). I don’t know if your local watchmaker includes a two year warranty, but Omega does. That might be different in the UK, though. I’m located in the US.

I am going to ask what the service includes next week. Part of me thinks i should go with either the AD or the Omega accredited service centre.


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[AEC]

Originally Posted by Jonford

I don’t have the luxury of having a local AD that can service etc they will have to send it away. So the other question would be do i use a local jewellers watchmaker (fixed a winding problem with my Tudor) or do i use an Omega trained watchmaker for a chronograph (the former has quoted £250 compared to the probable £500 or so for the latter).


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Assuming magnetism is ruled out and you plan to keep the watch indefinitely, I like the Omega Service Center for overhauling a Speedmaster Pro.

The reason for this is the thorough checking and replacing of worn parts that Omega includes as standard procedure. Also, if the case and bracelet are ready to be refinished, then an Omega Service Center can usually be trusted to do a good job at this (it varies from center to center, of course).

[Jonford]

Originally Posted by AEC

Assuming magnetism is ruled out and you plan to keep the watch indefinitely, I like the Omega Service Center for overhauling a Speedmaster Pro.



The reason for this is the thorough checking and replacing of worn parts that Omega includes as standard procedure. Also, if the case and bracelet are ready to be refinished, then an Omega Service Center can usually be trusted to do a good job at this (it varies from center to center, of course).

It’s a keeper. I had considered selling it last year but i can’t do it and has been on wrist most days since. There is a guy near where i live, Robert Reeves (don’t know if anyone here has used him) who has good reviews on google i think i might send it to. Not fussed about getting case and bracelet polished. I plan on getting in touch to see what is included in a service.


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[jcatlas]

Originally Posted by Jonford

I don’t have the luxury of having a local AD that can service etc they will have to send it away. So the other question would be do i use a local jewellers watchmaker (fixed a winding problem with my Tudor) or do i use an Omega trained watchmaker for a chronograph (the former has quoted £250 compared to the probable £500 or so for the latter).


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I would caution you against using indies for Speedmaster unless he/she has a reputation for being a Speedmaster Specialist. Chronos are usually more expensive to service due to their complexity and although the parts enjoy wide availability they are also likely to be counterfeited. The nice thing about Swatch Service Center is the 2 Year Warranty that follows and the flat rate service at $750. I have an indie watch maker who does all of my vintage watches and he does great work and no doubt could service my Speedmaster, but I don't think he could service it as good as Omega. I think Omega's services costs are so fair that its almost worth sending any modern Omega there. Unlike Rolex...

[Jonford]

Originally Posted by jcatlas

I would caution you against using indies for Speedmaster unless he/she has a reputation for being a Speedmaster Specialist. Chronos are usually more expensive to service due to their complexity and although the parts enjoy wide availability they are also likely to be counterfeited. The nice thing about Swatch Service Center is the 2 Year Warranty that follows and the flat rate service at $750. I have an indie watch maker who does all of my vintage watches and he does great work and no doubt could service my Speedmaster, but I don't think he could service it as good as Omega. I think Omega's services costs are so fair that its almost worth sending any modern Omega there. Unlike Rolex...

There a couple of independents close to me who are listed on Omegas website so i will probably use one of those.


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[shaunylw]

Did Omega jump up the pricing on services? I don't remember it always being $750. I thought it was around $450 or so. $750 could be a 1/4 of the cost of a 3570.50. If it was me, I would find a reputable watchmaker that could service. I would see if someone could demagnetize just to be sure before servicing.

[mobster600]

+25 seconds? Time for service?

Idk....at some point you will start showing up to work an hour early

[Jonford]

Originally Posted by mobster600

+25 seconds? Time for service?

Idk....at some point you will start showing up to work an hour early

I’m currently a stay at home dad so it’s impossible to be early or late. Yesterday it -60s, reset it and back to +24.


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