Hi everybody, I just purchased my first Speed, a 145 022 69 ST, a few days ago (I joined some pictures of it)

I managed to test my watch's accuracy on TG-timer, in order to know if it needed service or not.

The results I got are not so good (the watch was fully wound before the test, with the lift angle set to 50°) :
- Dial up : -11s/d ; Beat Error 0,8ms ; amplitude 230-245°
- Dial down : -5s/d ; BE 2,2ms ; no measure of the amplitude
- Vertical position (straight) : -7s/d ; BE 2,6ms ; no measure of the amplitude
- Vertical position (upside down) : -17s/d ; BE 2,3ms ; amplitude about 200°
- Crown up : -11s/d ; BE 2,4ms ; no measure of the amplitude
- Crown down : -6s/d ; Be 2,2ms ; no measure of the amplitude

It seems like the beat error and the amplitude are bad, do you think this can wait, or should I manage to service my watch rapidly ?

Thanks to all

 

Calling @Archer

 

If you don't know the service history and plan to wear it, assume it needs a service.

 

@Seaborg always in place to help

 

Based on those numbers, presuming it was fully wound, yes it definitely needs a service.

 

Just have it serviced and then enjoy!!!!!

 

All right ! With the covid 19, it will be hard to find a watchmaker before a while, but I will try !
Thanks to all for your help

 

Where are you located?

 

I live in Bordeaux, southern france

 

Don't hesitate. Go to Mérignac, look for M. Strack, specialist of 321, 861... Works in ABMT workshop ([email protected]).
You'll adore it...

 

Thanks a lot ! I'll check that out !

 

I am not qualified to speak to the needs of the watch, but I couldn't help but drop in to comment on what a beautiful piece it is!

 

Thanks man ! I love it too

 

In a week my ‘91 Speedy 145.0022 will gain a minute. I adjust and go on. Would it really warrant a service? piggbacking on the thread, sorry

 

Not enough information to say. When was it last serviced?

 

My guess is when it left the factory.
I know the Speedmaster is a precision watch, 1 minute a week is way off.
If this is acceptable? am I good to go or is damage possible ?

 

19 years without a service? I don’t think there’s any doubt damage is possible.

 

Again, I don’t mean to hijack this thread, but service is the subject.

I have of course many times read, “don’t let Omega do the service.”
My ‘91 has the attractive patina. If I ask the Omega AD to send off and just service the movement and leave original dial/markers/hands, is this possible or will they alter the appearance of what makes it attractive?

Unless we have a top guy in the American Southwest. Paying top dollar for good service isn’t a problem.

 

You can ask all you want, but it’s absolutely no guarantee you will get what you ask for.

 

'Cause ... ya know ... math.
[Sorry Al, I couldn't resist.]