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  1. Dr.K Nov 16, 2020

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    image.jpg Hi all,

    I recently came into possession of a classic 007 sea master (Ref. 2531.80). It’s a great watch, however I’d like it serviced to ensure everything keeps running smoothly. I’m located in Milwaukee.

    The watch is keeping good time, however I think the self winding mechanism has some “stickiness”, and I want the rubber gaskets replaced and pressure tested so I can use the watch to its full potential. Also I want the bezel reviewed. While I recognize this is a harder style to rotate and that I don’t have expert knowledge on how this model’s bezel should move, I think the action is a bit stiff.

    I don’t believe my normal watch maker has pressure testing ability, and my other biggest concern is I do not want my tritium dial or bezel swapped.

    Does anyone have any recommendations?
    Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

    Dr. K
     
  2. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 16, 2020

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    Since this is technically not a vintage watch, IMO, I would send it to Omega for service and the full warranty.
     
  3. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 16, 2020

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    This has a tritium dial, hands, and lume pip on the bezel, and all of those would be at risk when sending to Omega!
     
  4. Dr.K Nov 16, 2020

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    I’m on the fence which direction this would go, it’s a 1997. Especially with the tritium.

    Has anyone had experience?

    also admins please move this post as appropriate.

    thanks!

    Dr. K
     
  5. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 16, 2020

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    Wouldn't those parts all be returned?
     
  6. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 16, 2020

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    Yes. However these parts (hands in particular) are routinely tossed into a baggie with all the other parts they replace, risking damage. Omega treats them as garbage.

    Even if they come back in good shape, then you would have to find another watchmaker, pay then to open up the case, remove the new dial and hands, then put it all back together. This would clearly void the warranty you specifically mentioned, so what's the point?

    If the OP wants those tritium parts on the watch, Omega is not the place to send this.
     
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  7. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 16, 2020

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    I'll defer to your knowledge but my hands that have been returned were always in a separate bag, thrown in with the rest of the parts.
     
  8. Dr.K Nov 16, 2020

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    I’m not certain on the process. All input greatly appreciated
     
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  10. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 16, 2020

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    As I said, even if they came back in good condition you would still have to find a watchmaker to put those parts back on, adding cost and voiding the warranty.

    Are you in favour of sending vintage watches to Omega too?
     
  11. 140dave Nov 16, 2020

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    I just got mine back last week and hands were in the pile with everything else, no separate baggie for me. Probably depends on the service person but I wouldn’t expect it.
     
  12. efauser I ♥ karma!!! Nov 16, 2020

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    Did I not say I defer to your knowledge?
     
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  13. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 16, 2020

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    I'm just trying to understand what it is you are thinking here, because you say initially it's not "technically" vintage, so send it to Omega. But since this has tritium parts, it has the same risks as vintage, so I'm just not following what your position is. But if you don't want to answer that's fine.
     
  14. Dr.K Nov 17, 2020

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    Any other recommendations for watch makers?
     
  15. alam Nov 17, 2020

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  16. Dr.K Nov 18, 2020

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    Thanks everyone!
     
  17. RealFire Dec 6, 2020

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    I have the same watch and after reading all the reviews on Nesbitts and others I eventually sent mine to Omega in NJ.. I had a great experience with them even during this pandemic , the whole process took about 3 months.. they replaced gaskets, hands and did an automatic service. I was totally ok with them polishing out the clasp and bracelet scratches and replacing the hands, they sent all the old parts back to me, total cost was just over $700
     
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  18. jmnav Dec 7, 2020

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    Quite surprising that after, what? 20 years of service no part of the caliber needed replacement.