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2006 Omega Seamaster 300 chronograph 2599.80 Fixer Upper

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I would send it to Al to fix

I appreciate the plug, and the sentiment behind it. But the reality is, Omega is going to replace so many parts on this watch for the regular service price, they will loose their shirt on the service. I'm talking primarily about movement parts, not case parts, assuming that the inside of the watch looks similar to the outside. Right off it will be a barrel complete, most likely an automatic winding bridge, new rotor complete (you can't just replace the bearing in these, so an entire rotor is needed), a number of train and automatic winding wheels, and knowing Omega a whole new balance complete...that's off the top of my head. Then the standard case parts that are always included, so new HEV, crown, pushers, and case tube, a full set of hands, and seals.

Omega is a large company that can take losses like this on a small number of watches, knowing that they will make up on watches that really don't need much in the way of parts. For me I charge a flat fee for service, and charge for parts based on what they cost me. I would be working at a loss if I only charge $750 for this work, as the parts alone would likely total more than that...

As I've said before, often with modern watches if you run them into the ground (this qualifies for that I think) then the best place to send it is the service center.

Cheers, Al
 
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Hi, the quote for the service is a flat rate Omega charge for Chronographs here in Australia. This price includes all parts relating to the movement itself, although I am not sure this includes the main spring.

Anyhow I have emailed them again for some clarification and I will post the response here. To be honest, I find this whole process very interesting and I appreciate all of your feedback so far. Like you, I am very interested to see how this turns out. I also don't expect this to come back to me in factory mint condition. I believe it will be quite a lumpy looking thing. We'll see.

I am about to have a rolex submariner restoration conclude and I needed another 'project'.
 
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I think the description for this watch on eBay would include "well-loved." Price seems right for the condition and you seem to have the patience for the refurb. Great purchase.
 
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Sorry, whoever asked earlier, yes this was from Japan. I contacted the seller beforehand to confirm the serial on the watch matched the serial on the warranty card, once he responded I made the purchase (he also sells on ebay so I contacted him there in English).
 
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Very cool. Please post the results of the service. I would almost be tempted to just get sorted mechanically and leave the patina. Was this from Japan (by any chance)?

Hi yes this was from Japan. I am tempted to leave the bezel as it is, we'll see what our good friends at Omega say. I will keep you all posted. Cheers
 
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I think this watch of yours has taken on a new life of it's own and with this thread is now becoming quite famous with many of us as followers. 😁
 
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As others have said, I would love to see this watch left with all of its nicks, scrapes and dents intact. Get the heart beating and leave the scars. Chicks dig scars 😉
 
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Virgil Grissom Virgil Grissom
As others have said, I would love to see this watch left with all of its nicks, scrapes and dents intact.

Not me, man. I take care of my things and get bracelets refinished when they need it and touch them up in between. Some things are unavoidable, true, but that thing was used as a hammer, not a timepiece.

I'm sure the techs at Omega will be properly horrified.

Tom
 
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VetPsychWars VetPsychWars
Not me, man. I take care of my things and get bracelets refinished when they need it and touch them up in between. Some things are unavoidable, true, but that thing was used as a hammer, not a timepiece.

I'm sure the techs at Omega will be properly horrified.

Tom
At 260 grams it would make a pretty decent hammer.
 
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Omega can service the movement and replace the bezel, but the rest will never look the same unless they replace the case & bracelet too

That is actually possible. They might say that the case and bracelet must be replaced because they can't be refinished... in which case the referenced case restorer might be a good choice.

Tom
 
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VetPsychWars VetPsychWars
That is actually possible. They might say that the case and bracelet must be replaced because they can't be refinished... in which case the referenced case restorer might be a good choice.

Tom
Indeed, I will have omega work on the internals and then I have can have the case refinished by a third party if it comes to that. I too believe Omega might decline some or all of this service. We will see what happens 😀
 
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VetPsychWars VetPsychWars
Not me, man. I take care of my things and get bracelets refinished when they need it and touch them up in between. Some things are unavoidable, true, but that thing was used as a hammer, not a timepiece.

I'm sure the techs at Omega will be properly horrified.

Tom

Fair enough mate. I totally respect that.

I’m sure if someone saw my milgauss or 300m they’d likely recoil in horror. I wore these tool watches everyday, wherever HM sent me. They were a bit of morale in what were otherwise quite poor holiday destinations. They’re nicely ravaged now but still operate as spec.

edit. I wish I could say the same: a deep polish (roughly 20 lbs worth) would do me a world of good.
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VetPsychWars VetPsychWars
You were doing a job. There were more important things than keeping your watch pretty.

Tom
Yeah, I would love to see one of these new 'smart watches' take a similar beating.
 
WaffleDial
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Well the watch arrived and using my human eyes and not a macro lens it actually looks quite ok. Also, I gave it a wound and it is running? I was told it was 'junk' and not working.

My main query is that the warranty card is dated 2001.3.04 but the serial number is 80049753 which I thought was a 2006 serial range. What do you guys think?

I will upload some photos when I get home.
 
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Omega have replied and provided the following information.

A full service is $1130AUD as of February 2020.
They will replace the bezel at a cost of $360AUD

So in total I will have this beautiful chronograph on my wrist for $2750AUD. This seems to be the standard price minus a service, so I feel like I did ok.
 
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Running well but the chrono hand isnt moving, so as planned this will be serviced.
 
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