Date Changes Earlier - SMP

fiberguy

To each their own I guess, but for me the date change is the least priority of my watches functions

Dan S

I don't know if 8 minutes is within Omega's specified tolerances or not, but people join OF daily to complain about quality control issues with new watches, and this is less serious than most. You can ask for it to be fixed when it is serviced, but if you have the work done by Swatch, they will just send it down the assembly line and you will get whatever they give you.

If it's really important to you, wait until the watch is out of warranty and then take it to an independent watchmaker who cares about your desires.

josiahg52

+/-10 minutes of midnight for cal. 8800 and similar.

Dan S

I wouldn't even know where to begin. It seems that virtually every new member who posts in the MODERN OMEGA WATCHES forum is complaining about some QC issue or another. It's a daily occurrence. Just browse through the forum for yourself. People seem to have overly high expectations of mass-produced watches IMO.

Dan S

Nothing to do with the movement or the marketing. It's just the care taken during the assembly. Omega and Tissot are owned by the same company BTW. Your expectations are unwarranted IMO, it's not a high-end watch. Sorry, but that's my opinion. People complain about their Subs as well (also mass-produced), although Rolex does seem to have somewhat better QC.

S Stavington

Hi all, first post on this forum.

I purchased a brand new Omega Seamaster Professional Diver 300 (caliber 8800) and noticed that the date changes instantly 8 minutes before midnight. Is it normal given the watch is brand new and purchased from an omega boutique shop? Is it something that can be fixed in the next service or I should be worried about it?

It's fairly frustrating as I paid a lot of money for this watch but NY 1/8 Tissot is changing dates in a more accurate manner. Anyone?

Scooterino36

Just my thoughts and advice:

1. Yes, can be fixed at service, but not worth servicing on its own right.
2. No, it's not something worth being worried about.
3. Expensive does not equate to a perfect mechanical device.
4. IMO, having this viewpoint is a road to ruin in watch collecting. Go grab a loupe and inspect your dial, and be further prepared to be disappointed. Best to adjust your expectations vs. reality.

S Stavington

could you please elaborate on points 3 & 4?

Scooterino36

Sure thing. It's a common theme on watch forums, many watch buyers assume that expensive mechanical watches are 100% perfect and without fault. And that simply is not the case.

Second, since that is not the case, and if you do not adjust your expectations accordingly, you will inevitably continue to be a frustrated collector. It's as simple as that. You got yourself a hell of a watch, I'd recommend not getting frustrated over a date change.