Watchmaker in DC/Baltimore

asrnj77

Getting a crystal replaced is relatively easy work. I wouldn’t drive too far if that’s all you need to get done. Have you tried polywatch? I thought I needed a new crystal and then 10 minutes and some polywatch later I changed my mind.

JwRosenthal

The crystal is an aftermarket that came on the watch and has been polished a few dozen times so I figure it's probably wearing thin at this point. I have a buddy with a crystal press who has done most of my crystal replacements but read that the Speedy's require movement removal and loading the crystal from behind which makes him a little aprehensive. He's fine tearing apart my Tissot's and Bulova's, but my Speedy scares him a bit.

Archer

The crystal presses in from the front, so technically you don’t have to remove the movement to install the crystal, although it’s standard practice to do so. You do typically have to remove the movement to push the old crystal out though, unless it’s a very loose fit...

speedbird11

Timepiece Repair is great. Aaron does excellent work!
https://www.timepiecerepair.com/

Annapolis

Rather than start a new thread, thought I’d revive this one.

Any updated/new recs for a local watchmaker who can service a modern coaxial Omega?

Will probably send to Omega, but am wondering about faster options. This is for a “beater” Seamaster 300 diver, c.2016. It’s got almost no power reserve anymore—or maybe the rotor isn’t properly winding the mainspring anymore. Either way, time for an overhaul.

Annapolis

Thanks for the tip!