Thank you. It seemed fishy to not just replace them while I was getting service.
Replacement of seals during a full service is the normal practice. I’m guessing your guy doesn’t have an Omega parts account, so he’s not able to change them all. There’s no telling how long the existing O-rings will last...what sort of pressure testing will he do, and does he offer a warranty on water resistance?
Coincidentally he just got back to me. He says "In my opinion it does not need a complete overhaul. Amplitude is pretty good, over 280. Did apply a little oil on the pallet fork jewels and gear jewels, the balance looks good." Pressure test and lubricant O ring all for little money.
What sort of pressure test was it? He has the lift angle set wrong on his timing machine, BTW, so the actual amplitude is slightly lower than what is shown on the machine.
Adding new oil to old oil is not a standard practice...but you get what you pay for.
How about just serving as per recommendations every 5-7 years. Pressure test every 1-2 years
For me the above watch is modern enough for a Omega or independent route.
Just ask for no polishing if going the Omega way.
basicly if you don’t know a watch has had a service for over 5 years get it serviced. More so if it is a dive watch that would be worn around water.
...Adding new oil to old oil is not a standard practice...
