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Al_Snoopy
路Hello all,
Little bit of backstory: Being repulsed by the cupcake shaped helium escape valve of the modern SMP, I entered the waiting list for a Rolex Submariner a few months ago. Still having doubts about it, I started looking at older SMP's last week and came accross the 2255.80. It was love at first sight, nicely shaped He valve, excellent proportions, sword hands and that dial....
Couple of days ago I stumbled upon a nearly new old stock 2255.80 online, complete with original box and papers. It was like the universe read my mind and all the stars aligned, what are the odds. All the links seem to be there in the photos that I saw and the stickers too at the caseback and clasp. Couple of blurry photos I was sent below, please let me know if something seems off.
How accurate are the S/N decoders online? The S/N starts with 801 which tells me it was made in 2006, but the warranty card is dated (handwritten) 2001...
According to the warranty card, the original owner purchased it in in December 2001. I was told that he kept it in a safe and didn't wear it. Was also told that it has never been serviced, which is a bit weird since the watch came in a box which reads ''World Service Organization''. Perhaps it was sold in that...?
I am planning to use it for swimming/diving so I will have it pressure tested asap.
When it comes to servicing, any help would be appreciated:
- Omega UK or an independent watchmaker? Does anyone know a trustworthy independent watchmaker in the UK who could service this?
- Do I run it until it breaks and then send it to Omega or an independent watchmaker for an overhaul?
- Do I send it immediately for service to Omega/independent watchmaker since the oils would most likely have dried out completely?
- Are ETA 2892-A2 parts still readily available to Omega/independent watchmakers? If yes, I might be inclined to run it until it breaks. If not, which means that spare parts will be at a premium, then I would probably send it as soon as possible to avoid wearing down the existing parts.
Anything that I might have missed or need to pay attention to, please let me know 馃榾
PS: S/N in warranty card is handwritten and has an additional ''2'' which is not present on the caseback sticker S/N and the watch case S/N (they both match). I will say that whoever wrote it made a mistake and wrote ''222'' instead of ''22''. I hope I am right and there is nothing dodgy going on...?
Little bit of backstory: Being repulsed by the cupcake shaped helium escape valve of the modern SMP, I entered the waiting list for a Rolex Submariner a few months ago. Still having doubts about it, I started looking at older SMP's last week and came accross the 2255.80. It was love at first sight, nicely shaped He valve, excellent proportions, sword hands and that dial....
Couple of days ago I stumbled upon a nearly new old stock 2255.80 online, complete with original box and papers. It was like the universe read my mind and all the stars aligned, what are the odds. All the links seem to be there in the photos that I saw and the stickers too at the caseback and clasp. Couple of blurry photos I was sent below, please let me know if something seems off.
How accurate are the S/N decoders online? The S/N starts with 801 which tells me it was made in 2006, but the warranty card is dated (handwritten) 2001...
According to the warranty card, the original owner purchased it in in December 2001. I was told that he kept it in a safe and didn't wear it. Was also told that it has never been serviced, which is a bit weird since the watch came in a box which reads ''World Service Organization''. Perhaps it was sold in that...?
I am planning to use it for swimming/diving so I will have it pressure tested asap.
When it comes to servicing, any help would be appreciated:
- Omega UK or an independent watchmaker? Does anyone know a trustworthy independent watchmaker in the UK who could service this?
- Do I run it until it breaks and then send it to Omega or an independent watchmaker for an overhaul?
- Do I send it immediately for service to Omega/independent watchmaker since the oils would most likely have dried out completely?
- Are ETA 2892-A2 parts still readily available to Omega/independent watchmakers? If yes, I might be inclined to run it until it breaks. If not, which means that spare parts will be at a premium, then I would probably send it as soon as possible to avoid wearing down the existing parts.
Anything that I might have missed or need to pay attention to, please let me know 馃榾
PS: S/N in warranty card is handwritten and has an additional ''2'' which is not present on the caseback sticker S/N and the watch case S/N (they both match). I will say that whoever wrote it made a mistake and wrote ''222'' instead of ''22''. I hope I am right and there is nothing dodgy going on...?
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