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路Thanks for your feedback!
I really might let them get reattached.
I really might let them get reattached.
Is this an original transitional Speedmaster?
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路路Omega Qualified WatchmakerThanks for your feedback!
I really might let them get reattached.
Please be aware that if you recently serviced it through Omega, if you have someone open it and pout the old hands back on, you will void you service warranty. At the very least I would let the watch run for a few weeks to make sure it's okay before doing the swap.
Cheers, Al
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Timmert
路Definitely put the original hands back on! They are very pretty 馃憤
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perlunk
路Just called the Omega dealer in town. They don't do it. They would have to send it in to Omega. And they questioned it, if Omega would actually be willing to put on the old hands. Their suggestion was to go to a trustful watchmaker. They are setup for Rolex, but not for Omega, the lady said. I guess, they are authorized to sell Omega, but not to repair. Weird.
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路Beautiful watch, congrats! I am confused how the hands were swapped by omega during an "inspection". Do you mean a service? I understand we are from different places around the world and not using these terms exactly the same, but to me an inspection implies nothing was done to the watch other than look. It's bad enough omega does this on a service, but on an inspection?! I assume they asked your permission first? You are really lucky you got those hands back!!
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perlunk
路What do you think about replaced glas, pushers and the crown. I realize that these were new ones as well after the Omega service. I still have the original parts. Although the pushers were a bit damaged after Omega returned them.
The pushers seem to have the exact same measurements.
The crown seem to be a tad different. The Omega Logo on the original is just a little bit smaller/thinner.
Is the crown plated brass or stainless steel?
Is that something you care on a vintage watch?
The pushers seem to have the exact same measurements.
The crown seem to be a tad different. The Omega Logo on the original is just a little bit smaller/thinner.
Is the crown plated brass or stainless steel?
Is that something you care on a vintage watch?
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路I think you should keep the service hands on the Speedy and give me the old ones 馃槜
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路@perlunk pushers aren't a concern, as you surmised they are more or less the same, at least cosmetically. I'd keep the crystal as-is too, but certainly hang onto the older items as they're part of the watch's history.
The crown, if it were mine, would go back on too but do be aware that doing so may compromise water resistance - if you plan to wear it in very humid environments it may cause an issue. Since it's a vintage watch I wouldn't recommend wearing it in any rough situations, but it's up to you.
The crown, if it were mine, would go back on too but do be aware that doing so may compromise water resistance - if you plan to wear it in very humid environments it may cause an issue. Since it's a vintage watch I wouldn't recommend wearing it in any rough situations, but it's up to you.
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perlunk
路I dropped off my watch this morning. It'll be send to Omega along with the original hands and crown, with the request to put them back on. I'll see what they say about water resistance and how it will effect the remaining service warranty of 12 months.
FYI, here is a comparison of both crowns. The one attached on the watch is obviously the replaced service crown, the one above is the original one.
I could find 2 differences:
- the logo on the original is a bit smaller and thinner.
- the edges towards the sides of the crown are "sharper" on the original. The service replacements are a little bit curved
FYI, here is a comparison of both crowns. The one attached on the watch is obviously the replaced service crown, the one above is the original one.
I could find 2 differences:
- the logo on the original is a bit smaller and thinner.
- the edges towards the sides of the crown are "sharper" on the original. The service replacements are a little bit curved
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mr_yossarian
路I dropped off my watch this morning. It'll be send to Omega along with the original hands and crown, with the request to put them back on. I'll see what they say about water resistance and how it will effect the remaining service warranty of 12 months.
FYI, here is a comparison of both crowns. The one attached on the watch is obviously the replaced service crown, the one above is the original one.
I could find 2 differences:
- the logo on the original is a bit smaller and thinner.
- the edges towards the sides of the crown are "sharper" on the original. The service replacements are a little bit curved
Don't you have a decent watchmaker around in your area?
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perlunk
路To Omega? Okay, this may take a while until they tell you they won't do it, worst case馃榾
Don't you have a decent watchmaker around in your area?
Yes, to Omega. It just made me nervous that even the Omega/Rolex/IWC dealer here in town refused to do it in their own workshop. They don't have the proper set-up and tools for Omega, they stated.
I'm okay to wait. I live in Germany. Either, if they process it in Omega Germany or at their headquarters in Switzerland, it doesn't take too long in regards of shipping.
And if Omega does the work, it just feels better after the unsettling comment of the lady at the store about having the proper tools. And then there might be a good chance that my remaining warranty doesn't void.
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mr_yossarian
路Yes, to Omega. It just made me nervous that even the Omega/Rolex/IWC dealer here in town refused to do it in their own workshop. They don't have the proper set-up and tools for Omega, they stated.
I'm okay to wait. I live in Germany. Either, if they process it in Omega Germany or at their headquarters in Switzerland, it doesn't take too long in regards of shipping.
And if Omega does the work, it just feels better after the unsettling comment of the lady at the store about having the proper tools. And then there might be a good chance that my remaining warranty doesn't void.
You may have done right sending it to Omega and not let them mess around with your watch 馃榾
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路They don't have the proper set-up or tools to swap hands and crown? I could do this at home...
You may have done right sending it to Omega and not let them mess around with your watch 馃榾
I would have thought swapping the hands and crown shouldn't be a problem. But to be honest after the store said that ... I was just concerned if any of the other independent watchmakers in town have the proper set-up and tools. Maybe a completely absurd thought, but once sown in my head it felt just better to send it in to Omega.
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abrod520
路Here's what will happen, in about 6-8 weeks you'll hear back that they won't do it for you. Your best bet is to reach out and have them recall the watch before it's sent to Omega, to ensure the original hands are returned to you, and then find a local, independent watchmaker who will take care of this for you.
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perlunk
路Here's what will happen, in about 6-8 weeks you'll hear back that they won't do it for you.
Yes, I understand that this could happen. Maybe this is even very likely. But the watch is already picked up and should be delivered tomorrow to Omega.
Anyhow it would be my first choice if Omega does the job. It would be a pity if not. I'm also okay to wait a few weeks, even if they deny to take on the commission. Then, I would look for a local watchmaker.
You guys are great ... thank you for your concerns, advises and participation! Much appreciated!
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路Yes, I understand that this could happen. Maybe this is even very likely. But the watch is already picked up and should be delivered tomorrow to Omega.
The problem with this though is that if you're really unlucky, Omega could decide that this time the dial must be replaced too, or the bezel. And even though they're supposed to return the original items to you, this sometimes doesn't occur. Especially in the case of tritium hands, which are restricted for export in some cases.
