70’s Geneve

Dan S · Dec 26, 2022

Kraal90
Those are good arguments, I was a bit harsh. Maybe what I should’ve said is that it’s worth checking what Omega would swap prior to sending the watch to them. Changing Crown, crystal and gaskets makes perfect sense to me.

I suspect that they would need to inspect the watch before giving a detailed quote, and I imagine the details will depend on the specific condition of various internal and external parts. In general, manufacturers are often more conservative about what they will require in order to provide a full warranty. But the OP can always choose not to approve the Omega service if he doesn't like their requirements or the price. I assume he would be out the cost of shipping at least, I don't know if there is an inspection fee.

SkunkPrince · Dec 26, 2022

Dan S
I don't know if there is an inspection fee.

If I remember correctly, because I did not proceed with the service I mentioned above, I had to pay at least return shipping and a bit more. In hindsight, it was a decent watch, and I should have done it.

Spruce · Dec 26, 2022

SkunkPrince
UK price is £450.00.

That’s about 3x more than I’d expect to pay for a service for a watch like this in the UK.

SkunkPrince · Dec 26, 2022

Spruce
That’s about 3x more than I’d expect to pay for a service for a watch like this in the UK.

I'm kind of curious, though, how much time is spent on adjusting and perhaps restaffing the balance to achieve maximum performance.

While I'm sure these have changed, I have an older set of tolerances for various movements. For what's likely in this one, average of dial up and crown left at full wind was –2 to +10 at full wind, –10 to +30 after 24 hours, and maximum difference of 20 between dial up and crown left. All numbers are seconds per day.

Plus, how often are parts inspected and replaced? Is the mainspring changed after each service?

That might be the difference between "good enough to wear for 8 to 10 hours" versus "wear all day every day".

Do you know what Simon Freese usually charges?

Note I am not saying you can't get a decent service for £150. Just curious what you get for what you're paying.

Spruce · Dec 26, 2022

SkunkPrince
I'm kind of curious, though, how much time is spent on adjusting and perhaps restaffing the balance to achieve maximum performance.

While I'm sure these have changed, I have an older set of tolerances for various movements. For what's likely in this one, average of dial up and crown left at full wind was –2 to +10 at full wind, –10 to +30 after 24 hours, and maximum difference of 20 between dial up and crown left. All numbers are seconds per day.

Plus, how often are parts inspected and replaced? Is the mainspring changed after each service?

That might be the difference between "good enough to wear for 8 to 10 hours" versus "wear all day every day".

Do you know what Simon Freese usually charges?

Note I am not saying you can't get a decent service for £150. Just curious what you get for what you're paying.

Would I send a valuable chronometer or chronograph to Simon Freese? Well, certainly and happily.

Would I send a 70s Geneve - worth about £400 regardless of sentimental value - I can’t imagine doing so.

This watch is a £150 service - tops

70’s Geneve

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