Hello.. advice please

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alistairm

·Jan 26, 2020

Hi
I wear this Omega watch everyday, as you can see the glass has broken. I would really appreciate some advice on how to source one and fit it.
I have other Omega watches but really like to wear this one, a gift from my wife.
Thanks in anticipation.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Jan 26, 2020

Best to get an expert to fit it. Where do you live? Someone might know a good watchmaker near you.

 

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alistairm

·Jan 26, 2020

CanberraOmega

Best to get an expert to fit it. Where do you live? Someone might know a good watchmaker near you.

Hi

thanks for the advice, Seaford East Sussex.

 

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CanberraOmega

·Jan 26, 2020

This is whom everyone recommends in the UK
https://swisstimeservices.co.uk/

 

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efauser

·Jan 26, 2020

CanberraOmega

This is whom everyone recommends in the UK
https://swisstimeservices.co.uk/

Or Simon Freese http://www.simonfreesewatchmakers.com/ Or OF member @ChrisN

 

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alistairm

·Jan 26, 2020

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

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Engee

·Jan 26, 2020

Or Watchguy - https://watchguy.co.uk/

 

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Edward53

·Jan 27, 2020

Swisstime and Simon Freese are arguably the best but a service from them will exceed the value of the watch by some considerable distance. They are the people of choice for delicate high-end vintage Omegas needing a lot of TLC, but a Rolls Royce service for a low-value watch is massive overkill when plenty of other competent watchmakers are available.

 

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alistairm

·Jan 27, 2020

Thanks... I have other watches I will look to their services for, but as you rightly point out this is not a ‘RR’ watch.
It was a gift and I enjoy wearing it more than my steel bracelet Omegas.
Incidentally, can anyone tell me the model?

 

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VetPsychWars

·Jan 27, 2020

Don't let someone else's concept of "value" affect your decision for which watchmaker to use. If you like a piece that much, then it's worth having one of the top guys service it.

As for model, there is a "case number" in the caseback. You can get that information at servicing. Note that we are assuming you will ask for a complete service instead of just a crystal replacement.

Tom

 

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efauser

·Jan 27, 2020

VetPsychWars

Don't let someone else's concept of "value" affect your decision for which watchmaker to use. If you like a piece that much, then it's worth having one of the top guys service it.

Spoken like the guy who isn't paying for it.

 

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VetPsychWars

·Jan 27, 2020

efauser

Spoken like the guy who isn't paying for it.

I've paid plenty for service for a watch you guys would scoff at because I liked it a lot.

So stuff it.

Tom

 

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efauser

·Jan 27, 2020

VetPsychWars

I've paid plenty for service for a watch you guys would scoff at because I liked it a lot.

So stuff it.

Tom

Very thoughtful response.

 

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VetPsychWars

·Jan 27, 2020

efauser

Very thoughtful response.

Just matching your tone. If you hadn't shot off your mouth, I would have had nothing to respond to... so don't be pretending to take the high road.

Tom