Non-Working Omega Geneve Manual Wind Watch questions

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PingGolf

·Oct 5, 2014

I purchased a Omega 1030 Caliber manual Wind Date watch last year and within 3 months I broke it. What I think happened is I overwound the Crown and stem, now it just clicks when I try to wind it. I've gotten a couple estimates for repair and was quoted $300+ depending on the cost of parts. Is that a reasonable price for this type of repair? I've watched a couple repair videos and it blows my mind the number of pieces in a vintage Omega watch. I don't even watch to try to go down that road.

Another question I have is possibly replacing the movement in the case with a working one. I love the dial, it is blue. The question I have about replacing the movement is: Can I fit different movements into the same case such as : 1020, 1022, 1012?

Thanks to anyone and everyone that might be able to provide some helpful information.
James

 

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STANDY

·Oct 5, 2014·schizophrenic pizza orderer and watch collector

Let us know where abouts on this big planet you live and someone will recommend a watchmaker near you that is good with Omega,s.

Might be just a minor issue and $5 part so no need to change movements just yet ....

 

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Wongo

·Oct 5, 2014

Most workmakers will refuse flat just to change parts, $300 sounds like overhaul charge, parts are on top of $300 I assume....

 

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PingGolf

·Oct 6, 2014

STANDY

Let us know where abouts on this big planet you live and someone will recommend a watchmaker near you that is good with Omega,s.

Might be just a minor issue and $5 part so no need to change movements just yet ....

I live in Orlando, FL. That would be great if I could find a better repair price. Thanks!

 

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PingGolf

·Oct 6, 2014

PingGolf

I live in Orlando, FL. That would be great if I could find a better repair price. Thanks!

Also forgot to mention, if there isn't a watch repairman in Orlando, I'd be willing to mail it in reputable business.

 

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UncleBuck

·Oct 6, 2014·understands the decision making hierarchy

gatorcpa, Evan, is in charge of Florida, I'm sure he can help you if you ask.

 

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PingGolf

·Oct 6, 2014

Thanks UncleBuck, I just sent him a message.

 

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gatorcpa

·Oct 6, 2014·ΩF InvestiGator

UncleBuck

gatorcpa, Evan, is in charge of Florida, I'm sure he can help you if you ask.

Orlando is 200+ miles away, but I think I may have hooked him up long distance.
gatorcpa

 

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Mothra

·Oct 7, 2014

😀 I guess that's the American equivalent of you guys asking us if we all know the queen?

 

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gatorcpa

·Oct 7, 2014·ΩF InvestiGator

Mothra

😀 I guess that's the American equivalent of you guys asking us if we all know the queen?

Well, maybe the Floridian equivalent. You can drive well over 800 miles (Key West to Pensacola) and never leave the state. That same trip would take less than 2 hours by airplane.

Geography is a funny thing.
gatorcpa

 

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UncleBuck

·Oct 7, 2014·understands the decision making hierarchy

gatorcpa

Well, maybe the Floridian equivalent. You can drive well over 800 miles (Key West to Pensacola) and never leave the state. That same trip would take less than 2 hours by airplane.

Geography is a funny thing.
gatorcpa

Hope you didn't mind my volunteering your help.
We all know your' sphere of influence is measured in thousands, not hundreds!

Regardless, very gentlemanly of you, Thanks!

(You're Miami-ish?)

 

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PingGolf

·Oct 11, 2014

I ended up taking it to a local clock and watch repair shop in the Orlando area, Swiss House. Great reviews online. Was told the mainspring was broken and was quoted $125 for repair. Does that sound like a reasonable price? I dropped it off, so I'm paying it no matter what, but just wanted to get someone else's opinion. Thanks

 

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gatorcpa

·Oct 11, 2014·ΩF InvestiGator

PingGolf

Was told the mainspring was broken and was quoted $125 for repair. Does that sound like a reasonable price? I dropped it off, so I'm paying it no matter what, but just wanted to get someone else's opinion.

Not bad. When you factor in the cost of the mainspring, postage and insurance both ways it's probably not much more than the place I sent you to.

UncleBuck

(You're Miami-ish?)

More "-ish" than Miami, but close enough.
gatorcpa

 

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PingGolf

·Oct 11, 2014

Good to hear, thanks for the reference gatorcpa. Decided to support local business and they've been around for 61 years.

 

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Archer

·Oct 12, 2014·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

If they are doing a full service for that price, it's a bargain (provided they do the work properly of course).

Cheers, Al