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AT Coaxial 8500: am I looking at an Omega service?

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The stem on my AT co-axial 8500 (which is a bit of a high days and holidays watch) feels stiffer than it should for winding, date and time setting. Once that's done the watch runs beautifully.

Coincidentally I've just had to have a different make and model watch with a Sellita SW200-1 COSC movement returned for service with a similar presenting problem.

I guess I'm looking at a "back to Omega UK" for service?
 
gbesq
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How long since the watch was last serviced? When you wind the watch, is there and perceptible grinding?
 
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i've owned it 5 years plus How long since the watch was last serviced? When you wind the watch, is there and perceptible grinding?
No grinding noise, just resistance even from starting to unscrew the crown.
I've got no service history, owned it 5 years plus and worn it no more than monthly. Never immersed.
 
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Sounds like it’s due for service based on its age alone. You don’t necessarily need to go through Omega. An independent watchmaker who has an Omega parts account and the proper tools and training/certifications to work on co-axial movements can do the service, but it’s likely to be expensive either way.
 
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Sounds like it’s due for service based on its age alone. You don’t necessarily need to go through Omega. An independent watchmaker who has an Omega parts account and the proper tools and training/certifications to work on co-axial movements can do the service, but it’s likely to be expensive either way.
Thank you. Given not having a wide range to choose from I'll take the peace of mind route and go straight to Omega.
 
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Thank you. Given not having a wide range to choose from I'll take the peace of mind route and go straight to Omega.
No reason not to with a modern watch.
 
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