I can’t help but think Omega simply wanted to get something Rolex didn’t have/couldn’t get and I think that’s a shame. They should’ve focused on innovation where it provided a real benefit and had faith in the brand and product.
S Speedy13However, I've heard: if your Rolex runs +3 sec per day and a customer wants +2sec per day. Independent watchmakers say ok and they could make it.
I have never heard the same for Omega. I am sure that Archer and Deafcon could confirm that or not.
S Speedy13Every movement has negatives.
However, I've heard: if your Rolex runs +3 sec per day and a customer wants +2sec per day. Independent watchmakers say ok and they could make it.
I agree, I should save a bit and get a Rolex...
and they try to get close to Rolex as much as they could...
That's just regulation - any watch can be regulated. It's not specific to Rolex...
S Speedy13Could we actually do the regulation quickly? How long does it take? Days? Weeks?
Am I correct, that after adjustment you need to put it on your wrist and to test for a few days?
If any watch can be regulated, then why it's so hard to achieve even on good movements from the beginning? Time problems?
I am not sure whether it's possible with basic ETA movements or basic Japanese Mov or it's the same?, because I often hear it's a maximum for that movement, e.g. if you have +4 - you are very lucky (basic movements)
That your posts seem to be somewhat misinformed.
S Speedy13I got my simpl Seiko after service and I was told by watchmaker that I am very lucky to get this accuracy (it was a lot better than before). It they opened it gain (dust under dial) they could not guarantee the same accuracy after that.
My Speedmaster 4.2 sec per day and for my question is it possible to make it better the answer was there is no reason to open the case back.
That's why I asked questions.. what is wrong with asking?
So we go from "Which Omega movement is best?" to "Well, Rolex is best.", to "Yeah, they're all pretty good." To "But, but my Seiko isn't that good!"
My Seamaster is less than +2 spd most days and may run up to +3 spd and cost me nothing and no extra time out of my life. This is a mass-produced watch with a production movement.
My other Omegas were carefully regulated after the required periodic service in accordance with standard practices and instructions so it cost me nothing extra and no time out of my life.
S Speedy13You don't get me!
You are talking from your perspective and you think this is what it is.
I am talking from my perspective and it's different.
I purchased Hamilton watches and they run within -2 to +3spd - no point to lie that's real!
It means the watch could be within just 1 minute per month. Even for 2 months you don't need to reset them.
I had and have Omegas and they don't run like this. That's why I am asking for reliability, for accuracy. I like the brand but I don't see performance... both in reliability and accuracy. I don't see any benefit. That's why I am asking normal questions like is it possible to regulate it better?
Ok, imagine you have 6 watches. 4 of them costs not more than $2k each once. You have an Omegas that costs thousands more and they are less accurate. How do you feel then? I have to mention not 1 Omega.
