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Disappointed with the 8800 movement

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Re purchased a newer SMP and it’s running at +5 sec, which is in spec, but my cal 1120 on my bond Ref 2531.80 is +3…..

Will the new SMP take some time to adjust a bit? I’ve been wearing it non stop for a week so far

First world problems !!! Still love it tho
 
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No. Not in my experience at least with both the 8800 and 8806.

The movement is rated at 0-6 s/d as an average reading across several positions.

Your watch, at 5 s/d, is within spec, and in line with what is advertised by Omega.
 
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The Home For Wayward Watches must be real Third World for there are watches here that suit me as long as they are under a minute pre day. Watches here are considered "high performance" if they stay under a minute per week.

There are a few that run within seconds per day, but I don't even monitor those that closely. I'm not very discriminating, but then I don't have to be. I'm retired, I'm a fogy, and I'm happy.
 
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Looking at the big picture, +5 is better than -5! The good thing is the timepiece can be hacked so you can start it with the US Navy clock whenever. Enjoy it for the beauty and engineering!
 
Dan S
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Timekeeping "on the wrist" is really not a reliable way to gauge whether the movement is in spec. Someone else might wear the same watch, and it could run +1s / day because of different habits.
 
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Timekeeping "on the wrist" is really not a reliable way to gauge whether the movement is in spec. Someone else might wear the same watch, and it could run +1s / day because of different habits.

True enough, but surely the litmus test is how it performs day to day on the wrist of the owner.
I say leave any concerns of the matters to do with other parameters of more detailed timing observations to the pros with the equipment and expertise to be able to do something about it.

For most of us a few simple observations of timing at rest should be sufficient to achieve a reasonable result with self-regulation overnight👍
 
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I don't agree with your disappointment. Its within stated claims, COSC and Geneva Seal requirements. If a watch is within 1 minute deviation per week, it's considered as fairly accurate watch.

If OP needs better accuracy, he should buy a quality HAQ watch with an accuracy of 5 seconds per year and they are there..
 
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Is really 6 sec a day that a big deal? Think of it, your watch will gain 1 minute every 10 days. Presumably, it's not your only watch, you'll rotate it with other watches and within that 10 day period you will reset the time anyway. If I could get all my watches to +6, I'd be happy
 
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Very good to hear the 1120 in your 2531 beating away with remarkable accuracy after decades of use.

Re: 8800... all of the Omegas I've had with 88xx and 89xx movements have kept very good time. Although I detest the 88xx series for its loud rotor swirl sound. Only silent-rotor 89xx or manual-wind movements for me, going forward with Omega. Which is a shame, because Omega has some really attractive designs that use the 8800 or 8806. But I've ended up going outside Omega with other brands for my last 3 purchases (ALS, GO, Rolex with older 3135 silent rotor mvmt) because I can't stand that annoying rotor spin sound from 8800 movements.

Agreed with Georgiadawgger's suggestion to hack it periodically. It's added watch-bonding time 🥰, so think of that as a product feature 😉Always easier to correct when the watch is running fast, than when it runs slow.

Enjoy your new watch!

Pun Pun
I don't agree with your disappointment. Its within stated claims, COSC and Geneva Seal requirements. If a watch is within 1 minute deviation per week, it's considered as fairly accurate watch.

If OP needs better accuracy, he should buy a quality HAQ watch with an accuracy of 5 seconds per year and they are there..

How does one "not agree" with a forum member's disappointment? 😜 I can understand not sharing in that disappointment, or not sympathizing with the disappointment... but I don't see how one one can disagree with another's feelings. Everyone has a right to feel however they wish to feel... be it happiness, grief, love... what does it mean to agree or disagree with a fellow human feeling the way they feel?

I don't mean to be confrontational. But a 8800 does not meet Geneva Seal requirements, because it doesn't satisfy the finishing standards. If the Geneva Seal was mentioned solely as an accuracy benchmark, it's made redundant because the aforementioned COSC credentials already has more stringent accuracy requirements than the Geneva Seal.
 
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How does one "not agree" with a forum member's disappointment? 😜 I can understand not sharing in that disappointment, or not sympathizing with the disappointment... but I don't see how one one can disagree with another's feelings. Everyone has a right to feel however they wish to feel... be it happiness, grief, love... what does it mean to agree or disagree with a fellow human feeling the way they feel?

I don't mean to be confrontational. But a 8800 does not meet Geneva Seal requirements, because it doesn't satisfy the finishing standards. If the Geneva Seal was mentioned solely as an accuracy benchmark, it's made redundant because the aforementioned COSC credentials already has more stringent accuracy requirements than the Geneva Seal.
Yes, you're right. I stand corrected. My post was not properly drafted.
 
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The Omega God's must have heard my disappointment it's running at +2.5-3 since I made this thread so I'm thrilled
 
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Have been wondering if the Master Cronometer certification is just a marketing stunt.

Have a 12 year old PO vith 2500C movement that runs +1,8 sec a day.

So are the new movements really an upgrade if they are not as accurate?
 
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Have been wondering if the Master Cronometer certification is just a marketing stunt.

Have a 12 year old PO vith 2500C movement that runs +1,8 sec a day.

So are the new movements really an upgrade if they are not as accurate?
Master Chronometer is much more than accuracy. It's altogether a different beast.
 
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My 8800 started at about +5 from new and sits around somewhere between -1 to +2 five months later. Give it time.
 
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Have been wondering if the Master Cronometer certification is just a marketing stunt.

Have a 12 year old PO vith 2500C movement that runs +1,8 sec a day.

So are the new movements really an upgrade if they are not as accurate?

You are going to judge accuracy of all watches based on a one off example? 🤦
 
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You are going to judge accuracy of all watches based on a one off example? 🤦

Thats what I got to work with 😉
 
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Thats what I got to work with 😉

If accuracy is all you care about and you're happy with your current one, then no need to upgrade.

I've got three "master chronometers" and one that is just a co-axial (my Grey Side of the Moon) and the GSTOM is actually the most accurate lol. But thats all just by chance, they're all within spec.
 
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I purchased the SMP with 8800 movement in Jan. of this year from an AD that was clearing out their Omega watches since they decided to sell only thru OBs. I've been wearing this watch every day since July 26th, only taking off to shower and yard work, even sleep with it on.
As of Aug. 24th, this watch has gained a TOTAL of 2s. Crazy as it sounds that's the case. I also have a Planet Ocean with the 8900 movement and it consistently loses 2s/day regardless if I'm wearing it or it's on the watch winder. Movements with the same design will vary, I just got lucky with the SMP
 
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I have yet to have much of a change.
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Have been wondering if the Master Cronometer certification is just a marketing stunt.

Have a 12 year old PO vith 2500C movement that runs +1,8 sec a day.

So are the new movements really an upgrade if they are not as accurate?
That’s not even bad, impression.
 
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