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Evening all, my first post on the forum. I have inherited a 1958 Seamaster automatic calendar from my father. It works after a fashion (second hand sticks on the minute hand) but clearly needs a service. Should I use an official Omega service centre or are there other options I should consider?
Thanks in advance, Tim
Hi TimB. There are, at lest, two reasons to take the Omega official service. First, you’re talking fix prices as advertised on Omega’s site. Second, and even more important, you’re sure to get the right and original service parts (as long as in stock) and expertise. You may find out that this is the safest path and you will get a practically “like new” watch with 2 years of Omega warranty.
It all depends on what the owner wants.
If it goes to Omega it will not return as the original owner knew it. The dial will likely be replaced or re-painted, other things will probably not be "original".
A watchmaker with an Omega parts account can do a sympathetic restoration, thus preserving the originality of the watch and replacing any worn parts (if still available).
It's all up to the owner.
Do they want a nice shiny watch, or one that retains it's originality but is still serviceable and comes with the watchmakers warranty.
