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·I plan to send out this request for proposal to three US based watchmakers. Any feedback from the Omega community on this scope? The idea is to define a basic and functional lube service at a price. The watch seems to work fine, I want it lubed and assessed. Here is Perplexity AI's draft RFP
Request for Proposal: Omega Speedmaster 3211.30 Lubrication and Assessment Watch Specifications:
Request for Proposal: Omega Speedmaster 3211.30 Lubrication and Assessment Watch Specifications:
- Model: Omega Speedmaster 3211.30.00
- Movement: Automatic self-winding chronograph, Caliber 1164
- Serial Number: 8583xxxx (2013 production)
- Watch has never been serviced. It has been in use regularly and seems to work well, but also seems it could use some attention. Current Performance:
- Time loss: 1-2 minutes per week
- Power reserve: Keeps time for 36 hours after full wind
- Disassembly and Lubrication of Key Areas:
- Estimated time: 30 minutes
- Steps: Remove balance wheel, clean pivots, apply Moebius 9010 to upper and lower jewels
- Estimated time: 45 minutes
- Steps: Remove escape wheel, clean thoroughly, apply Moebius 9010 to pivots
- Estimated time: 60 minutes
- Steps: Disassemble barrel, clean mainspring, apply Moebius HP 1300 to barrel arbor
- Estimated time: 45 minutes
- Steps: Disassemble rotor, clean reversing wheels, apply Moebius HP 1300 to gear teeth and pivots
- Assessment and Documentation:
- Estimated time: 30 minutes
- Perform a thorough examination of all movement components
- Provide a written report detailing:
- Condition of gear teeth, pivots, and jewels
- State of mainspring
- Any signs of wear or damage to chronograph components
- Recommendations for additional servicing or parts replacement, if necessary
- Reassembly and Testing:
- Estimated time: 60 minutes
- Carefully reassemble the movement
- Conduct timing tests and adjust as needed
- Verify power reserve and chronograph functions