1957 Trilogy Speedmaster Owners - Anyone who is considering to service theirs soon?

O OmegaBHR

If it is keeping time, no need to service.

You can service at Omega and request them not to polish.

padders

Be careful assuming this. There are many examples on here of where the message either hasn't got through or they just plain ignored it. Most often, this occurs when a third party like an AD or Boutique is involved. You might get more luck if you go direct to a service centre and get confirmation in writing that you don't want a polish but if a polish is an absolute no, don't go to Omega. Simple as.

G'c

As titled - I am wondering whether any owners here are considering to service their 1957 trilogy speedmaster(s) any time soon, as this watch (depending on when you purchase the same), is approaching the 7-8 year mark from the date of manufacture/release.

If so, would you guys consider sending this to Omega or your local watchmaker instead? The main concern from my perspective is whether other owners would prefer to have Omega to refinish the same to take out minor scratches like strap change scratches, and the notoriously easy to scratch polished caseback. I am wondering whether a first service would already render the watch having clear signs of polishing, affecting the original shape.

Like many others, I would definitely not touch the case on neo-vintage/vintage watches by way of polishing/refinishing. How about these "modern" re-issue watches?

Indices

I had mine serviced this time last year by Omega, it took around eight weeks. I posted here at the time when I sent it off.

Overall I was very happy with the service, and performance of the watch post service in terms of amplitude and daily rate- as you would expect from a freshly serviced watch.

Case refinish was barely needed, and not noticeable as the watch was in excellent but regularly worn condition before sending it in.

The only noticeable difference I felt was the bracelet links were very slightly differently shaped after the polish, not as flat and slightly rounded, but only because I could compare it to my other Seamaster and Railmaster Trilogy bracelets, both in differing states of condition- heavily worn and new old stock.

G'c

Thanks that’s very helpful.

Mine has some lug scratches due to strap change - I know a majority won’t care much but am wondering whether to leave it as is or refinish when time comes for a service:

I also wonder how they refinish the mirror caseback. I guess some minor definition will be lost to the hippocampus logo if it is refinished