I'm not usually active on forums, but this one seems full of people like me (watch lovers), so I thought I would drop in. My newest watch is a Speedmaster Professional which I have been, and will continue to use, as my daily wearer. I bought it with a bracelet, but I quickly switched over to a leather strap and I am really impressed with the comfort. The Speedmaster really sits nicely on the wrist. I will be wearing this one for a long time to come.

That brings me to my question. Sorry if it has been asked before, but I don't know my way around the forum yet. If the Speedmaster is used as a daily wearer, what is the recommended service interval? I usually start thinking about servicing my mechanical watches at the five to six year point, and send them in when they start to stray from their usual accuracy. However, I generally won't go more than seven years for fear of damaging a dry watch. What does the Omega forum say about the Speedmaster service interval?

 

I would start thinking of having it serviced when it loses accuracy.
As far as I remmeber Omega has fixed prices ( that you can even look up on their website ) for the service they offer.
So it does not matter how many parts of the movement have to be replaced.
( Please someone correct me if I am wrong )

Cheers
Thomas

 

It depends on the watch. The OPs regime of five to six years is on the ball.

Do not send it to Omega if it is a genuine vintage with value, it may be restored beyond your wishes.

A recommended watchmaker would be well capable of keeping your Speedie in tune and well serviced.

Servicing only "when it loses accuracy" is skating on thin ice (unless it loses accuracy every five years or so).

 

So you would actually recomment to take it to a watchmaker every let's say 5 to 6 years even if it's running okay?

 

Even if it's running okay I would... Even to just add the proper lubricants and replace gaskets/seals.

 

He'll need an Omega parts account in order to purchase parts from Omega. If he doesn't have an account he doesn't get parts from Omega.

Manufacturer service for modern watches is exactly that. Full warranty on parts and work carried out on your watch by the company that made the watch in the first place.

The speedy isn't a specialist watch in any way, shape or form. Any competent watchmaker can service the movement to the standard Omega applies. Are you a dealer service guy or local mechanic service guy?

 

Hi @rf53

Here's another thread you will find useful Sir

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imagine,cal.601,service in 1984 last time,1/2 minute in day.Through its between.

 

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Why not.

 

So to review, a Speedmaster used as a daily wearer will benefit from service every five to six years. A well qualified watchmaker with an Omega parts account can do the job, or I can choose to send it directly to Omega. Omega charges a flat rate and they will provide whatever is necessary (routine service to parts replacement) for that flat rate. An independent watchmaker may cost less if all that is needed is routine service, but that cost may go up if he finds parts that need replacement. Does that pretty much cover it?

PS One more thing, I removed the bracelet from my Speedmaster almost immediately and put it on leather. I plan to keep it on leather, therefore the bracelet will not incur wear (unless I change my mind). If this remains the case, and if I use Omega for service, does it make any difference if I send the bracelet in or not? Will it affect the price of service, and/or is there any benefit to sending in the bracelet even if it is in new condition?

Thanks!

 

Almost. Omega's rate isn't flat, but is just what they charge for a common servicing, which includes the replacement of common wear parts. If you have a less-commonly-replaced part that needs replacement, they'll charge you extra for it.

Yes. A local watchmaker near me charges less, but that's because he doesn't replace the pushers or crown unless the watch fails the pressure test (these are often replaced during a servicing). If the watch fails, they do need replacing, and the servicing cost becomes basically the same as Omega's (the pushers & crown are apparently only sold by Omega as a complete kit). Also note that Omega "encourages" watchmakers to keep their prices high, by requiring special training and specific equipment in order to have an Omega parts account (the only way to buy Omega parts).

Omega has two servicing prices: one for the watch with a bracelet, and one without ("on strap"). For the speedy pro, Omega currently charges $710 + tax for watch w/bracelet, and $675 + tax for a watch w/strap.