Omega broad Arrow

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I picked up this broad arrow a couple days ago. Love its look. Paid 1300 for it. Keeps great time. But I’ve noticed two things.

The hands seem a lil worn. The minute hand has a slight bend to it. Close to center … it’s very small.

The hour hand has two buff marks (lines ) on them. It could be residue. Not sure.

When I tap on the watch it slightly rattles. Would the movement cause a “rattle”.

I found a replacement speedmaster metal band for 100 on eBay. Though it needs a linking pin (maybe 2) where the watch connects.

So all in I have 1400.

what can I expect to pay to get the band put back on and in working order ? What about the hands ?

The timing function on the watch (tach) seems to function right. I push it. It runs. I push again it stops. But when I hit reset sometimes it centers at 12 o clock. Sometimes it stops at 12:05 or 12:10.


What would you do in this position.

Thanks
 
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Not sure that band will fit, because it is for an older Speedy Pro and this automatic version uses a different case. But you can try.

The rattling sound you hear is probably the auto-winding mechanism.

It's a rough example, but the price was good. The watch is over 20 years old and likely never serviced, so I would service it right away. Will cost about $1000 (maybe a few hundred less, depending on where you are). If you have a watchmaker near you who has an Omega parts account, they can service it and source new hands for you. Otherwise, I'd just send to Omega for servicing.
 
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Yea the serial number dates it to 2006.
I may throw it at omega to do.

any idea what omega will want for this
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$950 in the US (plus tax and any extras like new hands).
Aren't the hands included in the total service price, IIRC the Omega my brother sent it for a warranty claim (aqua Terra) got the old hands returned in the bag of parts.
 
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Aren't the hands included in the total service price, IIRC the Omega my brother sent it for a warranty claim (aqua Terra) got the old hands returned in the bag of parts.

From what I understand (I recall Archer saying something about it maybe) Omega replaces the polished hands during service because it's so difficult not to scuff and scratch them.
 
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Hands are included in an Omega service, as are all movement parts. Dial, bezel etc would cost extra if necessary. I note the caseback on the OP watch has seen some pretty serious intervention, perhaps to remove an inscription. That would be extra to replace also.

Where it can get very expensive with one of these is if the crystal is chipped or cracked. Those are over $600 for the part alone. Don't break a sapphire Speedy crystal as heartache awaits those who do!

Further to the comment above about bracelet fitment. In my experience the Broad Arrow case has pretty much the same dimensions as the Pro. I'd be surprised if any 861 or 1861 Pro bracelet didn't fit. Despite being an auto movement, the 3303 is super thin so doesn't require a boat anchor case like Omega's more recent in house chrono offerings.