Servicing a 2003 Speedmaster Broad Arrow

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The first "quality" watch I ever bought was a new Speedmaster Broad Arrow (3851.20.12) in 2003. To my shame, it's not been serviced since 2004 (it was returned under warranty and I presume had a proper strip down if not a whole new movement). It's rarely worn now, since, well, Because. I've got other things to play with...

So, I'm thinking it's time to get the old bird lubed-up. Talking with a well known indie watchmaker, he said the best thing to do is to send it to Omega, as they will replace a load of stuff under the service that he would need to charge me for... which brings me to the salient questions that I'd love an opinion of...

1) If I take it into any OB, will I get the same level of service and cost? Any recommendations as to where I should take it (London area)?
2) Does anyone have experience of what I'd expect it to 拢拢 and how long it should take?

thanks!
 
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You could take it to an OB... experience tells me that they aren't all that hot on pricing, so calling UK customer service will be faster, and get you a solid answer! 馃槈

Also worth calling STS, as you'll get the same service... and the price might be a little cheaper (they also won't polish the cash to death unless you ask them to).
 
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I had my 3303 fully upgraded at an additional cost of around 拢500. I think you'd have to pay that anyway even if it went to Omega but hoping I'll be proved wrong...
 
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I had my 3303 fully upgraded at an additional cost of around 拢500. I think you'd have to pay that anyway even if it went to Omega but hoping I'll be proved wrong...

If you are referring to the one I serviced for you, that was a 3313, not a 3303. The 3303 won't require the co-axial upgrades that are quite expensive, but will require a bunch of the chronograph parts to be upgraded, and I think Omega may replace those as part of the overall service costs, but I'm not sure of that.
 
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If you are referring to the one I serviced for you, that was a 3313, not a 3303. The 3303 won't require the co-axial upgrades that are quite expensive, but will require a bunch of the chronograph parts to be upgraded, and I think Omega may replace those as part of the overall service costs, but I'm not sure of that.

I was so close, and yet completely useless... yes Ewan, what Al said...