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weezer

·Sep 18, 2021

I have a qustion about a Omega Aqua Terra 8900. I purchase a brand new one from the grey market and I love it... However I find it really hard to unscrew / screw the crown and when winding it up it's hard as well. Let's just say it has much resistance, The watch keeps great time so I don't believe there is any thing wrong. Has anyone esle experience this?

 

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hronists

·Sep 18, 2021

Return it if you can.

 

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Annapolis

·Sep 18, 2021

Guessing folks will want to see pictures (front and back and of the crown stem with the crown unscrewed) and know what gray dealer you bought from, as your concerns might raise questions about authenticity and condition. A brand new watch should not have this problem. Winding should be smooth.

 

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arno

·Sep 18, 2021

Is it your first mechanical watch ?
You watch is hard to unscrew/screw/wind compared to what ?

 

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philips

·Sep 18, 2021

Did it come with full box and papers?

 

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hronists

·Sep 18, 2021

philips

Did it come with full box and papers?

why would that matter?

 

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MikiJ

·Sep 18, 2021

hronists

why would that matter?

Maybe a current Warranty Card = Free Fix 😀

 

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arno

·Sep 18, 2021

Before thinking about free fix, OP should think about is there a problem or not ?
This is why i wonder if he could compare what he feels based on an experience with another mechanical watch

 

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philips

·Sep 18, 2021

hronists

why would that matter?

As Annapolis points out, "your concerns might raise questions about authenticity and condition." Box and papers would help establish authenticity. Unfortunately there are a lot of fakes out there.

 

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Annapolis

·Sep 18, 2021

I’d also say—assuming the watch is genuine—and assuming that it does indeed have a problem—that a return is probably preferable to warranty work. Who wants to lose their brand-new-to-them watch to the SWATCH warranty machine, knowing it could be out-of-hand for two months or more? One advantage of the warranty work, I suppose, is that it would double as authentication, but I for one would just opt to replace it with a watch I can enjoy for several years before servicing. It’s not like ATs are hard to come by; buyer’s market!

 

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Hands90

·Sep 18, 2021

This is concerning but I have had a really stiff crown but never has issues. Just stiff.
Also not on Omega.

 

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Donn Chambers

·Sep 18, 2021

I always find it interesting that people immediately assume there is a problem with a watch when a 1-poster gives a vague description of a problem with no other info on their experience with mechanical watches.

I’ve had “issues” with unscrewing crown on many watches, including Omega and Rolex. Generally, this is just getting it to catch when screwing in the crown, but sometimes also when getting the crown-tube to pop out of the screws. If never considered this a problem.

and if the OP only has experience winding a Rolex or ETA 2892 movement, the Omega Co-Axial movements ARE more resistant to winding. Again, not an issue.

 

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Dan S

·Sep 18, 2021

Perhaps the OP has a friend who is experienced with mechanical watches who can give him some first-hand advice on this. Not everything can be done over the internet.

 

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weezer

·Sep 19, 2021

To answer spme of your questions: I have a omega 300m with 8800 so that is what I'm comparing it to. The watch is not fake I have box, papers and it is registered with Omega so I have reviewed the specs. I have seen other complaints about this on the internet so was just fishing to see if others had the same experience with AT 8900. Some say it's because of the double barrel. The watch has a warranty through the dealer but I perfer not to send it as it keeps perfect time. I didn't mention that when I wind the watch it does make any funny sounds or anything like that it just has some resistance more than my 8800. I appreciate all of your responses, Thanks !

 

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Donn Chambers

·Sep 19, 2021

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To answer spme of your questions: I have a omega 300m with 8800 so that is what I'm comparing it to. The watch is not fake I have box, papers and it is registered with Omega so I have reviewed the specs. I have seen other complaints about this on the internet so was just fishing to see if others had the same experience with AT 8900. Some say it's because of the double barrel. The watch has a warranty through the dealer but I perfer not to send it as it keeps perfect time. I didn't mention that when I wind the watch it does make any funny sounds or anything like that it just has some resistance more than my 8800. I appreciate all of your responses, Thanks !

thanks for the additional info. A double barrel movement will definitely feel more resistant to winding. Based on this, I really don’t think you have anything to worry about.

 

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richiv

·Sep 19, 2021

I have an AT 8900 and I find it significantly harder to wind than any other watch in my collection. This includes other Omegas. It has been this way since I purchased it new about 18 months ago.

 

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arno

·Sep 19, 2021

Now that you mention it, it’s true taht my SM300MC is harder to wind taht the 2254.50 and the 1861’s ... never really payed attention before

 

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Premaster

·Sep 19, 2021

Donn Chambers

and if the OP only has experience winding a Rolex or ETA 2892 movement, the Omega Co-Axial movements ARE more resistant to winding. Again, not an issue.

Absolutely true. My 8500/8900 watches feel more resistant to winding than a 2892. Furthermore the crown of the new AT is not the one with the best grip, that is probably why.