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Do you see the ruby 😉
Watchco 300 Omega 552 movement stopped after hand-winding
Do you see the ruby 😉
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Archer
··Omega Qualified Watchmaker
Yes, so there's approx. 188 Euros of parts there (converting Canadian parts costs from Omega to Euros), which means your watchmaker is charging less than 200 Euros for the labour - you should treat him very well, buy him gifts, etc. He's charging you about 1/2 the normal market rate for this work.
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Davidt
·Yea to clarify, my estimated range is excluding parts.
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gatorcpa
··ΩF InvestiGatorOMG, I can’t believe the lack of understanding of the watch business that I’m seeing here.
1. Omega Bienne is not the same as an Omega Boutique.
2. Omega Bienne is a watch manufacturer. It is owned by Swatch Group. They sell watches and certain accessories through authorized dealers.
3. Omega Boutiques are Authorized Dealers of Omega watches. They are not necessarily directly owned by Omega Bienne or Swatch, although they could be partners in some location.
4. Omega Boutiques buys watches and accessories from Omega Bienne. But only those items that Omega Bienne wants to sell to the public.
5. Omega Bienne makes parts that it uses in its workshops and sells to a network of independent and certified watchmakers. It does not sell these parts to authorized dealers or Omega Boutiques.
6. When in doubt, see 1. above.
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gatorcpa
1. Omega Bienne is not the same as an Omega Boutique.
2. Omega Bienne is a watch manufacturer. It is owned by Swatch Group. They sell watches and certain accessories through authorized dealers.
3. Omega Boutiques are Authorized Dealers of Omega watches. They are not necessarily directly owned by Omega Bienne or Swatch, although they could be partners in some location.
4. Omega Boutiques buys watches and accessories from Omega Bienne. But only those items that Omega Bienne wants to sell to the public.
5. Omega Bienne makes parts that it uses in its workshops and sells to a network of independent and certified watchmakers. It does not sell these parts to authorized dealers or Omega Boutiques.
6. When in doubt, see 1. above.
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watchyouwant
·Robin is a very capable Watchmaker. Recommended in Europe.
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bigtriangle68
·Thanks folks. I should have mentioned that I'm the USA. Any ideas on reputable watchmakers in the States and average prices for full service and mainspring?
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Knudsen1971
·I can recommend (and I`m sure all CZ watch lovers) Onyx Jihlava workshop. They are certified service centre for many major brands including Omega. They also love and do vintage watches restorations, they are able of full case restorations including micro laser welding and radial case brushing, relume etc. https://www.klenotyonyx.cz/sluzby
Looking at my bills, the full service of 552 was under 200euro 3 mths ago...
Their webpage is only in CZ laguage, but the contact email is evident, or let me know, I`m in touch with them.
Fortunate to visit the workshop in person and the level of service is outstanding and I can tell for 100% they are the best here in CZ.
edit: sorry, its in EU....
Looking at my bills, the full service of 552 was under 200euro 3 mths ago...
Their webpage is only in CZ laguage, but the contact email is evident, or let me know, I`m in touch with them.
Fortunate to visit the workshop in person and the level of service is outstanding and I can tell for 100% they are the best here in CZ.
edit: sorry, its in EU....
