I just bought a PO LM LE and was wondering if I should service it. Previous owner wore it sparingly but the watch is about 7 years old. And there were small scratches on it that didn't bother me but just found a big one that does.

 

7 years it's about time for a service, find a reputable watchmaker with a Omega parts account.

 

Thanks. Any suggestions? I live in Maryland.

 

Edit the title to looking for watchmaker in Maryland

Or @ulackfocus is in New Jersey and might be able to recommend.

I'm in Darwin Australia so no help to you.....

 

Is it not recommended that I simply take to a Boutique?

 

DEFINITELY not.

 

@rkim11 - are you willing to ship it or do you want to stay local?

There was a website that recommended local watch makers by area. Maybe the NAWCC has a link somewhere?

https://nawcc.org

Found it!

https://net.nawcc.org/nawcc/businesssearch/

 

I have had 14 Omegas over the years serviced by bringing them to the NYC or Boca Raton boutiques. Never had a single problem.

Now, if we were talking about a collectable vintage piece, I might think differently. But for a modern piece I have been very satisfied with Omega service.

Of course, there are no good independent watchmakers that I am aware of in my region of CT or FL.

 

Thanks for the replies. I have no preference when it comes to local or shipping. I now have enough info to figure out what to do I think.

 

Just an FYI: we have Omega qualified watchmakers as members here. @Archer is one of them.

 

Anyone other than @Archer?

Last time I checked he was so backlogged he wasn't accepting folks into the waiting queue. I'm sure existing clients have an easier go but it looked bleak for me. I love viewing his servicing stories.

 

I'm going to answer despite your avatar. If you’re near Tyson’s I would just take it to the Omega boutique in Tyson!s Galleria or whatever it’s called now. Nice people and no surprises.

PS Despite my Duke undergrad, I like UNC and Chapel Hill is a great place.