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Eco54
·Thanks for this thread, it’s really helpful to see how Omega servicing works. Do they provide a nice new box with every service?
My Omega Service Timeline
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBIDo they provide a nice new box with every service?
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Fish70
·Nice!
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lonegunm4n
·01/05/2024 - Watch received from service.
To go into a little more detail about the shipping part, it shipped UPS 3 day, signature required. I have the e-service for UPS and it would not allow me to e-sign for it, it had to be signed for in person. I tracked the package last night before I laid down, and saw it had been updated to be delivered on 01/05/2024. Most of the delivery window was in my lunch break, so I hoped for the best. Just after finishing eating, I heard the truck pull up, saw the driver, and signed for it.
The service box itself is very nice. I was expecting one of the eyeglass/clamshell type cases since that is a lot of what I sign people post:
Inside the box was the watch, when had been laid on the center support, and behind it was the bag of old parts. It looked like a lot of parts were replaced, including the broken crystal. I knew the dial was going to be replaced as I had paid for it to be done. I am surprised they included the broken crystal, since it is glass, but it speaks to the fact they do send everything back. I don't know what the 05.05.2023 date signifies. It isn't listed as an update in the service tracker and the other number doesn't correspond to any thing I have on my paperwork either. My guess is that is the date Bienne received it and it is an internal tracking number for them.
Someone had asked about the dial replacement since it looked good in the pictures. I am guessing it is due to the rust formation on the back of the dial, as seen above in the last picture.
To go into a little more detail about the shipping part, it shipped UPS 3 day, signature required. I have the e-service for UPS and it would not allow me to e-sign for it, it had to be signed for in person. I tracked the package last night before I laid down, and saw it had been updated to be delivered on 01/05/2024. Most of the delivery window was in my lunch break, so I hoped for the best. Just after finishing eating, I heard the truck pull up, saw the driver, and signed for it.
The service box itself is very nice. I was expecting one of the eyeglass/clamshell type cases since that is a lot of what I sign people post:
Inside the box was the watch, when had been laid on the center support, and behind it was the bag of old parts. It looked like a lot of parts were replaced, including the broken crystal. I knew the dial was going to be replaced as I had paid for it to be done. I am surprised they included the broken crystal, since it is glass, but it speaks to the fact they do send everything back. I don't know what the 05.05.2023 date signifies. It isn't listed as an update in the service tracker and the other number doesn't correspond to any thing I have on my paperwork either. My guess is that is the date Bienne received it and it is an internal tracking number for them.
Someone had asked about the dial replacement since it looked good in the pictures. I am guessing it is due to the rust formation on the back of the dial, as seen above in the last picture.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerI am guessing it is due to the rust formation on the back of the dial, as seen above in the last picture.
More likely that it’s due to the finish peeling on the front of the dial. They do a test along the edge of the dial with peg wood, and if the finish peels, the dial must be replaced or if a replacement isn’t available, it must be refinished.
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lonegunm4n
·01/05/2024 - Watch received from service, continued:
Of course, what everyone has been waiting for, what does the watch look like?
Here is before:
Here is after:
Total cost: $1001.30
I am very happy with how it all turned out. I only have one minor quibble, the constellation logo on the back of the watch isn't straight like in the before photos. I am guessing the scratch at the three o'clock position was too deep to complete polish out, since it is there in the before photos as well.
Would I do it again? For a timepiece like this, yes. I bought this to celebrate a promotion at work, and hope to turn it into an heirloom piece. I like the fact that it was restored to a brand new watch. For an heirloom piece? Probably not. I can see where some would say Omega removes a lot of the character of a watch with how they service it. I do wish communication through the service tracker had been better, as there was a lot of dead air and lack of communication/updates. But, at the end of the day, it was worth it.
Of course, what everyone has been waiting for, what does the watch look like?
Here is before:
Here is after:
Total cost: $1001.30
I am very happy with how it all turned out. I only have one minor quibble, the constellation logo on the back of the watch isn't straight like in the before photos. I am guessing the scratch at the three o'clock position was too deep to complete polish out, since it is there in the before photos as well.
Would I do it again? For a timepiece like this, yes. I bought this to celebrate a promotion at work, and hope to turn it into an heirloom piece. I like the fact that it was restored to a brand new watch. For an heirloom piece? Probably not. I can see where some would say Omega removes a lot of the character of a watch with how they service it. I do wish communication through the service tracker had been better, as there was a lot of dead air and lack of communication/updates. But, at the end of the day, it was worth it.
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Cenzo
·Looks great! Thanks for bringing us along on the journey and nice to know you are happy with how it turned out.
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khangct
·Wow, what a journey. Thank you for sharing it with us. Very very informative.
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Eco54
·What a great watch. Looking at the before and after photos I'm now ready to send my daily better off to the Omega spa in Switzerland.
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lonegunm4n
·What a great watch. Looking at the before and after photos I'm now ready to send my daily better off to the Omega spa in Switzerland.
Those are both before photos, this is an after photo:
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Eco54
·That is a seriously nice watch. I've corrected my comparison photo which makes it so clear how good a job Omega did.
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JimInOz
··Melbourne Australia................... I only have one minor quibble, the constellation logo on the back of the watch isn't straight like in the before photos.
It's a screw back caseback, so getting it to exactly the same position is difficult, especially if all parts have been cleaned and a new caseback seal has been fitted and the caseback torqued to the correct value.
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abc5
·After reading this informative thread yesterday I decided to email last evening,
E-Mail: [email protected]
to initiate a mailer so I can ship an Omega to a service center.
At the close of today, I have not received any response.
E-Mail: [email protected]
to initiate a mailer so I can ship an Omega to a service center.
At the close of today, I have not received any response.
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Scarecrow Boat
··Burt Macklin, FBIA abc5After reading this informative thread yesterday I decided to email last evening,
E-Mail: [email protected]
to initiate a mailer so I can ship an Omega to a service center.
At the close of today, I have not received any response.
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lonegunm4n
·A abc5After reading this informative thread yesterday I decided to email last evening,
E-Mail: [email protected]
to initiate a mailer so I can ship an Omega to a service center.
At the close of today, I have not received any response.
From my experience, calling is a much faster way to get a response, and if you know it's going to have to go to Bienne, might as well ship it straight to New Jersey and save yourself a few days.
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abc5
·Going about this only through email is going to slow this whole process down. As will waiting for them to send you a mailer. It’s much faster to call the service phone number. The representative will email you the service information including instructions, the shipping address, and service form you’ll fill out/include with the watch. From there, you package up the watch including the service form and other info they require, and ship it to them.
To date I have not received a reply to my email with attached photo.
In a way, my email was to see how responsive they were from email and share that experience. I am doing so now.
I made a phone call yesterday.
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andrianivanov
·I live in Germany.
Last week I sent my watch via Mahlberg to Switzerland
My watch has an Extract from the Archives
The order is for a replacement of the glass and crown, which for me do not correspond to the reference
Since everything happened so quickly last week, I forgot to mention refreshing the dial and leather strap
I see that the strap of the author of the topic's watch was not changed before and after the repair. My leather strap is also not original, because the watch is from ebay
I bought it for an anniversary, but it has stayed with me over time
The agreement is for a period of two months but I see here that you are waiting for a year which shocks me
I will keep you updated once I receive it and will add before and after photos
Last week I sent my watch via Mahlberg to Switzerland
My watch has an Extract from the Archives
The order is for a replacement of the glass and crown, which for me do not correspond to the reference
Since everything happened so quickly last week, I forgot to mention refreshing the dial and leather strap
I see that the strap of the author of the topic's watch was not changed before and after the repair. My leather strap is also not original, because the watch is from ebay
I bought it for an anniversary, but it has stayed with me over time
The agreement is for a period of two months but I see here that you are waiting for a year which shocks me
I will keep you updated once I receive it and will add before and after photos
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bsowers34
·4 months for my 1987 Constellation. Completely serviced for about 1k and looks fantastic.
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Davidt
·I live in Germany.
Last week I sent my watch via Mahlberg to Switzerland
My watch has an Extract from the Archives
The order is for a replacement of the glass and crown, which for me do not correspond to the reference
Since everything happened so quickly last week, I forgot to mention refreshing the dial and leather strap
I see that the strap of the author of the topic's watch was not changed before and after the repair. My leather strap is also not original, because the watch is from ebay
I bought it for an anniversary, but it has stayed with me over time
The agreement is for a period of two months but I see here that you are waiting for a year which shocks me
I will keep you updated once I receive it and will add before and after photos
Some pictures of your watch would help. Bear in mind if your watch is vintage, not all modern service crowns look like their vintage counterparts. Many have different profiles.
Also, as far as I know, changing the strap is an optional item and not mandatory.
