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50th Anniversary seamaster GMT

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Hello all,

I just sent my seamaster GMT in for a service as the hour hand began to get stuck at 1030 pm, which i have come to learn was fairly common.

I got word that it need a basic servicing, an hour wheel, a reverse wheel, gaskets and the water resistance test.

$639 CAD plus tax.

Does this seem reasonable ?

I typically use a well regarded gentleman who does flat rate services including parts ,@$349 plus tax. I went to him first and he said that the movement was incredibly complicated and that he would rather not take it on. I was surprised.


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I am the owner of a Great White (2538.20.00). In 2015, I bought the watch used, and decided to have Omega service it. I believe I paid about the same amount you're being quoted (in USD). I'm glad I did, as the watch has now had to go back twice for movement repairs, under warranty.

One reason I like the Great White is I am a fan of "true", or "traveler" GMT watches. The Cal. 1128 gets its traveler-GMT function by fairly heavily modifying a base ETA 2892 (Archer or someone else with more knowledge please weigh in). I'm guessing that is the reason your local repair person would rather not work on it.

I think it is worth it to have Omega service the watch for $639 CAD + tax.
 
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I am the owner of a Great White (2538.20.00). In 2015, I bought the watch used, and decided to have Omega service it. I believe I paid about the same amount you're being quoted (in USD). I'm glad I did, as the watch has now had to go back twice for movement repairs, under warranty.

One reason I like the Great White is I am a fan of "true", or "traveler" GMT watches. The Cal. 1128 gets its traveler-GMT function by fairly heavily modifying a base ETA 2892 (Archer or someone else with more knowledge please weigh in). I'm guessing that is the reason your local repair person would rather not work on it.

I think it is worth it to have Omega service the watch for $639 CAD + tax.


Not an omega service,
independent watch maker, though omega parts.
iv heard horror stories about having omega do servicing, thought it best to go independent.
 
GordanDaniel
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I am the owner of a Great White (2538.20.00). In 2015, I bought the watch used, and decided to have Omega service it. I believe I paid about the same amount you're being quoted (in USD). I'm glad I did, as the watch has now had to go back twice for movement repairs, under warranty.

One reason I like the Great White is I am a fan of "true", or "traveler" GMT watches. The Cal. 1128 gets its traveler-GMT function by fairly heavily modifying a base ETA 2892 (Archer or someone else with more knowledge please weigh in). I'm guessing that is the reason your local repair person would rather not work on it.

I think it is worth it to have Omega service the watch for $639 CAD + tax.


I also have a great white, i am wearing it right now 馃榾
 
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Brilliant practical watch ! Personally, this is one I'm pleased I let Omega service. It developed the sticking hand problem after a routine service, so had to go back & they were super careful to get it right at no extra cost.
 
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Brilliant practical watch ! Personally, this is one I'm pleased I let Omega service. It developed the sticking hand problem after a routine service, so had to go back & they were super careful to get it right at no extra cost.

what was your cost for the sticking hand issue through omega ?
 
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what was your cost for the sticking hand issue through omega ?
Nothing - I'd already paid them for a routine service. They regarded it as an error in the servicing and dealt with it.
 
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GordanDaniel GordanDaniel
Hello all,

I just sent my seamaster GMT in for a service as the hour hand began to get stuck at 1030 pm, which i have come to learn was fairly common.

I got word that it need a basic servicing, an hour wheel, a reverse wheel, gaskets and the water resistance test.

$639 CAD plus tax.

Does this seem reasonable ?

I typically use a well regarded gentleman who does flat rate services including parts ,@$349 plus tax. I went to him first and he said that the movement was incredibly complicated and that he would rather not take it on. I was surprised.


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The price and parts to replace are all quite reasonable. Replacing the hour wheel and reversing wheel will fix the problem with the sticking hour hand - Omega recommends replacing them each service on this watch. Sounds like your watchmaker knows what he is doing.
 
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