3861 movement broken? *Update: Read First Post*

Archer

In the end this is a new movement. Nothing in the various things that have been done here haven't been done before in other movements, but sometimes the sum of those changes can create issues. There are jo guarantees, and movements go through updates all the time for issues that crop up, and that applies to any brand. Omega is still updating movements that haven't been made in decades to address things that crop up...

There are no guarantees with a new movement, no matter who the maker is. Look at the date issue happening on the Tudor GMT watches.

If you want to go with a more proven movements, the 1861 would be it. If you are willing to live with some risk, then the 2861 might be your choice. But there are no regulations requiring a certain longevity from a watch movement, so although companies do some testing before they are released, the watch buying public largely ends up being the beta testers...

Cheers, Al

stevec14

And a day under 4 weeks later it’s back! Can’t believe I’ve missed it so much. No info on what it was, just paperwork saying a full service performed under warranty. Good service with Covid etc. Just pleased I can wear it again.

R rustyduck

Well you can’t ask for better advice and a better perspetive than that!!! Thanks.

stevec14

And a day under 4 weeks later it’s back! Can’t believe I’ve missed it so much. No info on what it was, just paperwork saying a full service performed under warranty. Good service with Covid etc. Just pleased I can wear it again.

K Knight4ADay

That's a great looking watch, wish I had jumped on it when it was available.

Archer

In the end this is a new movement. Nothing in the various things that have been done here haven't been done before in other movements, but sometimes the sum of those changes can create issues. There are jo guarantees, and movements go through updates all the time for issues that crop up, and that applies to any brand. Omega is still updating movements that haven't been made in decades to address things that crop up...

There are no guarantees with a new movement, no matter who the maker is. Look at the date issue happening on the Tudor GMT watches.

If you want to go with a more proven movements, the 1861 would be it. If you are willing to live with some risk, then the 2861 might be your choice. But there are no regulations requiring a certain longevity from a watch movement, so although companies do some testing before they are released, the watch buying public largely ends up being the beta testers...

Cheers, Al

R Rex

I received the same Apollo 11 50th anniversary watch as a present off my wife 3 days ago. I have exactly the same problem as you described with the chronograph second hand stopping at 58 seconds and the power reserve being only a few hours. It then deteriorated so that the chronograph second hand moves slightly move then stops. Glad I found this thread and found exactly the same strange symptoms. I’m back at the Omega Boutique as soon as they open and will link this thread to the lady who my wife dealt with.

stevec14

Sorry to hear you have this issue. As much as it is a pain, the good news is it’s fixable. I hope you get your watch back quickly and enjoy it. Mine has been good as gold since the work was done.

R Rex

I was meant to pick up the watch as a surprise but the lockdown meant that couldn’t happen. Still a great surprise though. A little disappointed in the problem but at least it’s fixable. Was going in to the Omega Boutique when it opened anyway to have the strap sized but will have to hand it back for a warranty service.

A abgul

Wouldn't these be still under warranty?

A abgul

Just a quick question - what do you use the chrono daily for. Just curious as I hardly have a use for it.