To answer your question, a proper service will resolve this issue, as it will include replacing any broken/worn parts.
Do you know when it was last/ever serviced?
I bet it just winds a lot more than you think. I have a 4.5 that does that and it took me a while to realize what was happening. Count the # of full turns and report back....
J Jon_DongHow much? The watch is worth 1500 private sale.
A few people I know use watch doctor in Hertfordshire. Much more reasonable.
These are expensive watches to service - being Cat4 A on the Omega price list (拢650).
STS charge 拢550 from memory.
With either the Omega or STS service, you know what you're getting... fully trained watchmakers, genuine parts, a full service, and a 2 year guarantee.
If you're happy with your watchmaker, that's great.
As a side note, market value of a watch, has nothing to do with the service costs.
J Jon_DongHi all,
As discussed, my speedy isn't lasting much longer that 6 hours when I've worn it all day.
Will a service fix this or am I looking at new parts needed?
Any advice appreciated.
I'm not so sure that this is an indication of anything being too badly wrong.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that you've been lifting the watch (after a period of not wearing it and it not running) setting the time and simply wearing it all day, without manually winding it at the start. Then it continues to run for about 6 hours after you take it off. If that's the case I would say that there is nothing too seriously amiss. Obviously if 'all day' is roughly 12 hours, with 'all night' being roughly the same, a build up of 6 hours reserve each day is not enough to keep it going in perpetuity, but don't forget, the Cal 1045 only winds in one direction so won't build up a power reserve at the same rate as other watches that wind in both directions.
If you manually wind it at the beginning, then wear it all day, it should not need to be manually wound again, if you continue to wear it daily. If that proves to not be the case then it isn't performing as it should but nothing to get stressed about.
J Jon_DongYou hit it right on the head and that's. Exactly the situation. I have 5 watches so it can go for a week or so with no use. Now I know it needs a little wind to get going, all seems well.
