Is this a valid worry?

Dan S

And I would add, in the end it's only a watch. If it performs well, enjoy it. If some wear and tear occurs over the long haul, it can be repaired at the next service. Try not to let it keep you up at night.

Archer

Co-axial or not, there will be disappointing service experiences. But the only thing you can do is ask whoever is doing the service for you questions, and try to build some level of trust.

Yehoshua

Is this a valid worry?

Yehoshua

No. I don't think I have that. If I do it's only because of the perhaps mistaken assumption that I can do better concerning maintenance and save heartaches. And like I said, I can start over now.

But if it's just a silly worry, I would be happy to keep it for life God willing.

PhilF

I received a new Speedmaster Sapphire 3861, which is, incidentally Coaxial, for my 50th anniversary. I also have 38mm Speedmaster automatic which is also Coaxial. Both run +1.5 seconds a day. I seriously doubt Omega would take an absolutely iconic watch like the Speedmaster and use a problematic movement that will be a service headache for them down the road considering that they will undoubtedly sell thousands of them. It is also, along with the Seamaster their standard-bearer. They literally wouldn't risk putting their name on something unproven that is so well known. The simple fact is most, if not all of their higher end watches are now Master Chronometer Certified Coaxials and the METAS tests are pretty stringent. As long as the servicing is done at Omega or by Omega-certified watchmaker, I would have no worries. Like all things mechanical, things can go wrong, and chances are, can be put right. I have faith in Omega, confidence that their service is competent and they will set things right if mistakes are made.......I also won't buy or drive a car that doesn't have a spare tire.

Rado63

I have read that it does require some care to remove the balance of the co axial escapement. Same to re install. But any watchmaker who has sufficient training will be able to provide this service. As @Archer noted you do need a level of trust with your watchmaker. To service any movement you need to have the knowledge, equipment and experience to do so correctly. If you are concerned that an Omega approved Service center will not provide adequate service, well if we can't trust them who can we trust? I don't think that being an approved Omega service provider is taken lightly by those who have worked to achieve this distinction. It takes an investment in time, training and equipment to keep the certification. An authorized independent may provide superior service, especially if it is one watchmaker completing all of the tasks. As @Archer said, build a level of trust.

PandaSPUR

I feel like this is one of the things you get paranoid about before/after buying your first <insert shiny object here>. Kinda like little scratches and whatnot. After a while you just learn to enjoy it and not worry so much.

Not a valid concern IMO. If you keep going down this line of thought, you might as well just end up with a quartz watch since those are probably the easiest to service 😁

Yehoshua

I was just trying to clearify what I've read in other posts: they're very difficult to lubricate properly. And even when sloppily done, it'll still perform well. For a time. Paraphrasing Archer.
And that as opposed to the Swiss lever movement, that don't as easily disguise faulty servicing.
By the way, I don't understand why all the watch brands guarantee their servicing for a mere two years. I mean, a proper well done service will supposedly bring the watch to the standard when first purchased. If so, then why not express that confidence in a 5 year after service warranty. THAT would have every purchaser doing servicing at recommended intervals, employ more watch makers and it'd be a win win thing. I mean, if the watch is as good as new-- the company wouldn't be losing anything renewing the original warranty.