Hi totally new here come seeking some advice.

I have just ordered a Speedmaster from Goldsmiths (could have got it cheaper online) but my first proper watch so I wanted to know I have someone to go back to if any problems etc.

I did my research and went for the 311.30.42.30.01.005 (hope that's right just remembered it off the top of my head, eek).

I was unable to try it on in store as they didn't have one so I had to just order it, now this is my worry I have large wrists and normally struggle with getting watches to fit, I measured my lefty and it's 8.25" so need at least 8.5" I think for it to be comfortable, I have searched and searched and no where does it say max wrist size, just I can see 4 new links come in the box etc.

can someone tell me if the watch will fit when I add all the links? And if not should Goldsmiths get them for me or will I have to pay extra? If it was you would you demand they sort that out at there cost or is that my problem lol

If I have to pay can I get them cheaper direct from Omega?

I guess you need to buy them in x2 otherwise it will be uneven or doesn't it matter?

I was only able to get 12% off asking price on the high street, so if the links are really expensive each I might refund it and get off the watch online as its 20% cheaper then what they are asking etc.

Thanks in advance, really excited and worried it's not going to fit.

Appreciate all help.

 

Thanks for the quick reply, I'm still trying to find a definitive answer on the matter, suprised that Omega don't list such things as you might think sizing of an item that has to fit you is kinda important...erm.

Is it wise to trust them to resize it for me in store? Don't get the feeling they have an Omega service centre hanging out the back, bit worried about letting them loose on it...

On the other hand if I take it away they are going to say it's my problem I guess.

Cheers.

 

If they allow me to do it myself I'll do that, I'm a motorsport engineer so I should be able to drop out two screw pin cap retainers and drive a pin out hehe but they might be funny about it I don't know, tbh sooner do it myself then let anyone else touch it.

Will be hard for me to send it for service as I normally fix everything I own myself... But has to be done I guess.

Can I ask what I'm likely to pay to have it serviced and is it really 4-5years between services? I had a look on omega site and it says depends on age of caliber, but was unsure as this 1861 96' wasn't it, or do they class it when the 861 originally came out?

Was going to ask this when I collected the watch but incase they lie to me be nice to know what I should and shouldn't be doing and what I should be paying.

I intend to wear it daily and look after it very well.

P.s what does a new screen cost in plexi glass (can't spell the heselite) maybe that's close lol

 

So with the new bracelet with the screw in links UNLESS they provided you with extras off the bat (highly unlikely) you will need to purchase extra ones.
The new screw in links bracelet usually comes with four links "fixed" into each other and three removable on each side. The clasp only allows a single notch of sizing adjustment if i remember correctly. The 14 total provided links can fit about an 8" wrist, so you'll need extra links can get pricey (usually min $45 a piece).
If you purchase the watch with a minimal discount then they might provide extras for free.
An alternative is the earlier model bracelet with still the case. It is a 1998 and usually came with 8 fixed and 8 pink style links which in total fit a 8.25" wrist, with cheaper replacement links and the possibility of adding a half link from the Speedy-style Seamaster bracelets to fit correctly. That bracelet also weighs significantly less.
As for "evening" out the links it's usually not that much a problem since the clasp for the Speedy is somewhat small so moving it +/-4mm each way won't effect wearability, but you have to find out yourself. Try on a few other bracelets and take a picture of the line where the clasp get uncomfortable to either the thumb or the pinky side, then compare it to the Speedy one you get it in.
Service intervals and price vary widely, but they usually mean from the date of first purchase and they usually cost anywhere between 350-800 depending on the work being done. However, this could also be misleading since Omegas don't come with a "born on" date so you could have a watch sold today whose movement was put together and oiled years ago. Every watch is different . but if you want to be on the safe side get it serviced every 5 years after you purchase it. 7 years if you like to live dangerously, and shorter if you treat it very rough or expose it to inclement conditions.

 

Pretty sure they will be able to get the links if not on hand they will be able to order. If not sized on pick up, get them to put it on a leather strap and leave the bracelet to pick up another day resized and ready for you to try on in store. Taking the undersized bracelet does not give them as much importance to get the links and resize. If you have to pay for links that's life no need to sweat the small stuff.

 

Thanks for the advice, really appreciate it guys.

I won't be throwing my toys out the pram if they won't pay for them I just wanted to know if I was normal for them to sort it out or not, I would only buy genuine links regardless of what they cost.

Is there any online places to buy genuine stuff from?

 

8.25" wrists? Good Gawd man, are you a grizzly bear?

 

Just very manly

 

Just spoken with goldsmiths and they said that my watch should be arriving tomorrow (pretends not to her excited) and that they said they have ordered two watches so they can steal the links from that and replace them later, they said the first two links are free then after that it's on my head. I spoke to someone else there as the person dealing with me wasn't there, so hopefully this is a fact. Be nice if it is, but I can now say I was told they where free

I would say I'll post some pictures tomorrow but I'm sure everyone is bored of seeing the same watch over and over again lol

Fingers crossed it all fits nicely tomorrow.

 

Same watch maybe but on a grizzly,s wrist

 

Lol, what size NATO strap does this watch take, 20mm?

 

Si

 

gracias señor

 

Thanks for all your help guys, have the watch now so very happy, even if they scratched the bracelet changing links (boo) but love the watch

Just worried about scratching the glass on it, is it really not that expensive if you mash it up?

 

Just wear it Make sure you buy some Polywatch as this will remove most normal scratches. Just use it say every 6 months and get that new watch feeling again. There are Speedsters still around from 1957 so you'll have to be pretty hard on the watch to majorly affect things.

Enjoy and please do post photos, thanks

 

Haha for the price I'll be wearing it always haha not going to baby it, will just get it serviced every 3 years and I bought some polywatch last night so I'm happy that I'll give it a light clean each month.

Reason wanted this watch to wear it daily and get some good use out of it.

It's no good in the box is it lol