Omega Chrono Quartz Service advice

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mrvsg

·May 6, 2021

I purchased a chrono quartz and it was not working. I replaced the batteries but still nothing. Here are some photos of the movement:

I inquired from Omega about servicing this. They replied and said they would send a Fed-X mailer to send for evaluation. Their price list shows the 1611 movement as one they can work on.

Is this my best route? Is there anyone good at fixing these that will keep me from paying $1000+ to get it serviced?

I am new to this forum so be easy on me! Lol

 

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mrvsg

·May 6, 2021

 

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mrvsg

·May 6, 2021

I tried to insert a google photo folder url for the photos but it won't take it??

 

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SkunkPrince

·May 6, 2021

Omega is likely your only chance at getting it working.

 

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mrvsg

·May 6, 2021

SkunkPrince

Omega is likely your only chance at getting it working.

Ok thanks.

 

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webvan

·May 7, 2021

I didn't realize they still serviced these, which Omega did you talk to ? Bienne directly ?

 

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sirtaifun

·May 7, 2021

Are we talking about the Albatros?
http://www.crazywatches.pl/omega-1611-chrono-quartz-montreal-albatros-1975

 

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mrvsg

·May 7, 2021

sirtaifun

Are we talking about the Albatros?
http://www.crazywatches.pl/omega-1611-chrono-quartz-montreal-albatros-1975

Yes

 

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mrvsg

·May 7, 2021

webvan

I didn't realize they still serviced these, which Omega did you talk to ? Bienne directly ?

I sent them what I had and got the reply from here:

http://www.sguscustomerservice.com/

 

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mrvsg

·May 7, 2021

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I sent them what I had and got the reply from here:

http://www.sguscustomerservice.com/

The 1611 movement shows in their maintenence/service list. They are sending me a prepaid Fed-x mailer and box to send it to them....we will see.....

 

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webvan

·May 7, 2021

Thanks for that document, let us know how it goes, they seem to say that repairs start at $1000 for the 1611 though so that's close to the value of the watch :-(

 

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sirtaifun

·May 7, 2021

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Yes

Where are you located sir?
If you`re willing to ship your watch abroad I could get you an contact with an genius at electrical watches of all kind he serviced all of mine to.
Afterwards your watch is better than it left the factory back then.

 

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webvan

·May 7, 2021

Ludmil?

 

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Widows Son

·May 10, 2021

I had a Seamaster Professional with a bad movement. My local watchmaker just replaced the entire movement. Didn't have to send it to Omega.

 

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SkunkPrince

·May 10, 2021

Widows Son

I had a Seamaster Professional with a bad movement. My local watchmaker just replaced the entire movement. Didn't have to send it to Omega.

The 1611 is a combination digital/analog side-by-side movement that is Omega-only. He really has little to no choice.

 

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Widows Son

·May 10, 2021

SkunkPrince

The 1611 is a combination digital/analog side-by-side movement that is Omega-only. He really has little to no choice.

I didn't realize that!!! Now it makes sense.