not a huge deal, but one of the screws that secure the case back fell off and needs to be replaced. Its not quite time for battery replacement yet. So I suppose Omega Boutique would be my source for a new replacement screw?
BTW, Omega service center was the last guy that opened up the case back in 2015
You could also go to a local watch repair and get a substitute screw to prevent water intrusion. I had the same thing happen and they were able to find one that worked until I could get an OEM replacement - which I picked up from Ofrei (no idea if they've any more at this point).
Not the best advice as a substitute screw may cross thread the thread.
As @tyrantlizardrex said take it to omega and get it fixed and a battery changed whilst your at it as its just about due.
Naturally you'll want to utilize caution before jamming any random screw in there! I'd hoped that would be implicit in my post. If not, then Yes, it would be a bad idea to jam any random screw in there. Especially one that might strip the threads.
Update:
I took the watch to my local Boutique and they can't simply order the screw for me, they had to send the watch in to "make sure the screw works".
Anyway, they have my watch now. I also put in order for a few more screws so I have spare.
Good call.
I'd read that as "make sure the thread hasn't been stripped out of the case".
Was it still under warranty from the last battery change?
Update:
I took the watch to my local Boutique and they can't simply order the screw for me, they had to send the watch in to "make sure the screw works".
Anyway, they have my watch now. I also put in order for a few more screws so I have spare.
That's ridiculous.
A $10 part is going to lead to a $300+ bill? I hope that was the exception and not the rule.
A battery change and new screws/seal isn't $300.
They're going to have insisted on sending it off because they don't know why the screw fell out, and will not want to accept liability for just replacing the screw and not investigating cause.
Chill your boots, let's see what they say once the watch has been inspected. 😉
I've owned two of these, paid for a battery change (£75 including screws and seal), and a full service (£375 for everything...).
Maybe go easy on the condescension.
They also don't do any work without you agreeing it... so as I've said... let's see what they come back with before propesising too much doom. 😉
