Hi guys,

I noticed that my Speedmaster Reduced only last approximately 10 hours without any wrist time.

Meaning I just wind it about 30 turns and left it on the table.

Is this normal?

Thank you

 

Needs a service, that is not normal. Should be 36-42 hrs if memory serves me correctly

 

Try 60 turns which should give you near 40 hours. If not get it serviced.

 

Also experienced that before with my Speedmaster MK40. Needs servicing according to Omega Service Center.

 

Okay i just gave it another round of testing.

I wound it for 30 turns at 2.41AM currently at 6.07PM its still running.

I was told to do an overhaul of the watch. Is it necessary?

 

How old is the watch?

When was it last serviced?

If the answer to either is "more than 5 years", it's probably worth getting it looked at.

 

Did you hear what I said about 60 turns?

 

Because apparently you would have to be insane to actually want to service and wear a Speedy Reduced.

 

Until it gets to right ebay dealer ...

 

And then people make offers of £1200 not listening to the fact the watch has had a £400 service because they are idiots honestly i genuinly think there are as many bad buyers as there are sellers!

The moral of the story is you get what you pay for buy private for £1200 expect to pay for a service at the very least...

Buy from a GENUINE & honest dealer expect that all the leg work has been done for you YES the watch was checked YES all parts are orriginal YES the watch is in good condition YES the watch is serviced

If your buying dealer and watches are not living up to expectations by all means you have the right to make them make it right!

If your buying a £1200 watch on ebay i dont think you have the right to complain unless the watch has been grossly or intentionally misrepresented

 

I work on the basis that unless I see written proof of a recent service it didn't happen and routinely check using a timing machine. I was pleasantly surprised when I recently purchased a 41mm Chronostop and it actually was as healthy as the seller claimed but that is the exception, most unsubstantiated claims are bullshit. I extend my cynicism to traders also, if there isn't a piece of paper from STS or similar it didn't happen, or what did happen isn't worth spit.

 

I dunno man some of the earlier rarer or just more interesting reduced are becoming very collectible! the white dial and the early black particularly... there is also the ultra rare all steel white dial on the 1042 style strap... japanese racers i think the reduced are the next little bubble

Here have some pics of some speedy reduced!

 

Ya i heard you, i'm just testing it at 30 turns again to see the results. If the results isn't good i'll try 60 turns.

I was told by the seller that he got it serviced last year January. But a basic servicing nothing major was done.

I went to a shop earlier today to get it checked, the store owner told me its time for an overhaul and it is running slow.

 

What the is a "basic" service? full service or no service?

 

He just told me basic service

I was quoted approximately USD275 for an overhaul + polishing

 

I think its due to currency difference. I'm from Malaysia so the price they quoted me is RM1200.