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samson66 · 15 July 2021, 07:13 AM

I know Omega says 5-8 years but I'm curious what most people do? Do you wait longer? Do you only send in when something is wrong? Omega service is really expensive. Wondering if I can stretch it to 10 years? Longer?

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FTX I · 15 July 2021, 08:44 AM

Every 5-6 years max regardless.

AEC · 15 July 2021, 10:10 AM

My Aqua Terra went in at age 5 while it was keeping great time, but there were a couple of minor functional issues I wanted to correct (the hour hand was slightly misaligned, and the crown felt really stiff). Nesbit's did the work, and the results were perfect.

My Speedmaster Pro is six years old now, and although it runs and functions absolutely perfectly I'm going to send it pretty soon. I guess I feel like that watch is better off with shorter intervals between cleaning and oiling. I'm hoping the border with Canada will open later this summer because I want to take it to Archer Watches in Southern Ontario for service, and that's a nice drive in the countryside from my home near Buffalo.

donas · 15 July 2021, 12:56 PM

I got a Seamaster in 2006, certainly frowned upon behavior around here, but it hasn't gone in for service yet. It was a daily watch for a couple years and is rarely worn now, but I see no issues when I do. As a matter of fact, I have never sent any of my watches in for service that weren't experiencing a problem. That plan is working fine for me so far. I may break down and send some in soon though.

Alex_TA · 15 July 2021, 06:47 PM

When the watch asks me to send it.

colpol · 15 July 2021, 08:11 PM

I just checked & didn’t realise how long it was

Bought my SMP in 1998
Serviced in 2014

From memory - no issues/ just felt it should go in.

1William · 15 July 2021, 09:11 PM

I typically will wait until I begin to experience an issue.

samson66 · 15 July 2021, 09:33 PM

Wow opinions all over the place. I was thinking to do it at 10 years simply because it's easier to remember that way. Also gives you more than enough time to decide if you are really keeping the watch longterm. I have yet to reach ten years on any of my watches. Just sold one that was at year 8.

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DoricSpiker · 15 July 2021, 10:57 PM

I would stretch the newer George Daniels ones to 10 if I was experiencing no issues.
The older ones, I have tended to do 5-6 years.

15 July 2021, 07:13 AM	#1
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	When do you send Omegas in for regular service? I know Omega says 5-8 years but I'm curious what most people do? Do you wait longer? Do you only send in when something is wrong? Omega service is really expensive. Wondering if I can stretch it to 10 years? Longer? Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

15 July 2021, 08:44 AM	#2
FTX I "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Flavio Location: N/A Posts: 14,652	Every 5-6 years max regardless.

15 July 2021, 10:10 AM	#3
AEC 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Tony Location: Orchard Park, NY Watch: Idiot Savant Posts: 3,246	My Aqua Terra went in at age 5 while it was keeping great time, but there were a couple of minor functional issues I wanted to correct (the hour hand was slightly misaligned, and the crown felt really stiff). Nesbit's did the work, and the results were perfect. My Speedmaster Pro is six years old now, and although it runs and functions absolutely perfectly I'm going to send it pretty soon. I guess I feel like that watch is better off with shorter intervals between cleaning and oiling. I'm hoping the border with Canada will open later this summer because I want to take it to Archer Watches in Southern Ontario for service, and that's a nice drive in the countryside from my home near Buffalo.

15 July 2021, 12:56 PM	#4
donas Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Wade Location: TN Watch: 116619 Posts: 2,659	I got a Seamaster in 2006, certainly frowned upon behavior around here, but it hasn't gone in for service yet. It was a daily watch for a couple years and is rarely worn now, but I see no issues when I do. As a matter of fact, I have never sent any of my watches in for service that weren't experiencing a problem. That plan is working fine for me so far. I may break down and send some in soon though.

15 July 2021, 06:47 PM	#5
Alex_TA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Tel-Aviv, Israel Posts: 335	When the watch asks me to send it.

15 July 2021, 08:11 PM	#6
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,844	I just checked & didn’t realise how long it was Bought my SMP in 1998 Serviced in 2014 From memory - no issues/ just felt it should go in.

15 July 2021, 09:11 PM	#7
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,749	I typically will wait until I begin to experience an issue.

15 July 2021, 09:33 PM	#8
samson66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Mike Location: Eastern Shore, MD Watch: my money leaving! Posts: 12,906	Wow opinions all over the place. I was thinking to do it at 10 years simply because it's easier to remember that way. Also gives you more than enough time to decide if you are really keeping the watch longterm. I have yet to reach ten years on any of my watches. Just sold one that was at year 8. Sent from my Galaxy S20 using Tapatalk

15 July 2021, 10:57 PM	#9
DoricSpiker 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,278	I would stretch the newer George Daniels ones to 10 if I was experiencing no issues. The older ones, I have tended to do 5-6 years.

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