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Barada7
·I will delete my previous facetious remarks if you'll delete the semi-profanity.
X-33 help, one of the case back screws fell off ...
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tyrantlizardrex
·so you are aware that you're acting like a dick?
Great.
Maybe stop it?
To the OP, good luck getting things resolved, as omega were the last people inside the watch, if they come back with talk of charges beyond a battery change, I'd be kicking up some fuss.
Keep us posted. 👍
Great.
Maybe stop it?
To the OP, good luck getting things resolved, as omega were the last people inside the watch, if they come back with talk of charges beyond a battery change, I'd be kicking up some fuss.
Keep us posted. 👍
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Barada7
·Just because someone has a ton of posts doesn't mean that they're correct.
OP wanted advice, and he got it. The Lizard guy wants to have the last word. He got it.
My posts were tongue-in-cheek. Since when is this the sensitive internet?
OP wanted advice, and he got it. The Lizard guy wants to have the last word. He got it.
My posts were tongue-in-cheek. Since when is this the sensitive internet?
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JimInOz
··Melbourne AustraliaThe last time (January 17) I took my X-33 to my OB for service, the service manager and the technician examined the watch and described what would be done and how much it would cost and asked me if I wanted to proceed, so up to that point it didn't actually cost me anything, even to get my foot in the door.
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tyrantlizardrex
·Just because someone has a ton of posts doesn't mean that they're correct.
OP wanted advice, and he got it. The Lizard guy wants to have the last word. He got it.
My posts were tongue-in-cheek. Since when is this the sensitive internet?
You're right having lots of posts doesn't make you right, having experience makes you more right, suggesting that the OP wait for a response from Omega rather than making absolute statements makes you as right as you can be.
And bad advice, which seems to be what you're touting if it's "tongue in cheek" doesn't really help anyone at all.
I've no need to have the last word, but every desire for people not to be given bad information and take that as gospel.
Take a re-read of your own posts, what might be funny in a face to face conversation, when written down often makes you look like an arse.
As Jim said, Omega don't just start doing chargeable work without your sign off first.
To the OP, hope you get this resolved in a cost effective way, I love my X-33 and it would suck to be without it for a bit! 🤔
Now here's some photos to brighten this thread up... 😎
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duc
·You're right having lots of posts doesn't make you right, having experience makes you more right, suggesting that the OP wait for a response from Omega rather than making absolute statements makes you as right as you can be.
And bad advice, which seems to be what you're touting if it's "tongue in cheek" doesn't really help anyone at all.
I've no need to have the last word, but every desire for people not to be given bad information and take that as gospel.
Take a re-read of your own posts, what might be funny in a face to face conversation, when written down often makes you look like an arse.
As Jim said, Omega don't just start doing chargeable work without your sign off first.
To the OP, hope you get this resolved in a cost effective way, I love my X-33 and it would suck to be without it for a bit! 🤔
Now here's some photos to brighten this thread up... 😎
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themarshmall0w
·So back to the OP.... I would NOT take it to a local watchmaker guy to put any old screw that fits in your watch. Those screws are titanium and they will most likely put a steel screw in it. I've seen too many of these watches with stripped screw hole threads which will require a new serialized case middle to be exchanged in Switzerland.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerSo back to the OP.... I would NOT take it to a local watchmaker guy to put any old screw that fits in your watch. Those screws are titanium and they will most likely put a steel screw in it. I've seen too many of these watches with stripped screw hole threads which will require a new serialized case middle to be exchanged in Switzerland.
They are steel screws...
124ST2806 | SCREW M1.00 ØH1.6 L2.3 STEEL - 9 required.
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Canuck
·Do not mess around with anything but an original stainless steel screw. Folks who change a lot of batteries frequently run into watches that have substitute screws fitted. If someone substitutes with a normal steel screw, and the head rusts off, fitting a proper screw can be a major headache. I have seen Phillips head self-tapping screws used as replacements. Screws such as are frequently found in Chiese watches. Worse than useless, and likely to ruin the threads in the case.
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Poppydog
·Wow! All over a simple screw😉
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stockae92
·I have not receive "the call" yet. but i notice on the repair order, they will need my authorization for anything over $20. at least i am protected from any surprise, but doesn't protect me from the full bill, at least not without my authorization.
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stockae92
·Update: Got my watch back today, the screw has been replaced by Omega Service Center. Excellent service from the boutique. But here's the rest of the story (not a complain or anything, just stating the facts).
When the watch was at Omega, they said the movement was "running out of spec", and the cost for "service" was $500, which includes battery replacement. I decline the "service" thinking its about time for a battery change anyway and want to see in person if there is actually something wrong with the watch or it was just time to replace the battery. but I am not paying $500 for "just battery" when I can DIY for less than $5. And when I got the watch back, its exactly what's happening. I can see the low battery indicator running (second hand skipping every 5 sec). I guess I will be doing the battery change myself and pocket the rest of the $495. Whats weird is that the digital time is keeping the correct time, but analog hand is 1 hr behind. That got me wonder what kind of "test" they did ...
be honest, if they wanted $75 to $100 for the battery change, maybe even $150 for the battery change, I would have done it. But not for $500.
When the watch was at Omega, they said the movement was "running out of spec", and the cost for "service" was $500, which includes battery replacement. I decline the "service" thinking its about time for a battery change anyway and want to see in person if there is actually something wrong with the watch or it was just time to replace the battery. but I am not paying $500 for "just battery" when I can DIY for less than $5. And when I got the watch back, its exactly what's happening. I can see the low battery indicator running (second hand skipping every 5 sec). I guess I will be doing the battery change myself and pocket the rest of the $495. Whats weird is that the digital time is keeping the correct time, but analog hand is 1 hr behind. That got me wonder what kind of "test" they did ...
be honest, if they wanted $75 to $100 for the battery change, maybe even $150 for the battery change, I would have done it. But not for $500.
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tyrantlizardrex
·Just FYI - the service on these constitutes a complete replacement movement, new hands, new pushers, new crown... so more involved than a battery swap, but equally entirely over the top if it just needs a battery! 😀
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stockae92
·Yep, I am aware that the service was for a new movement and such. But really, if a new battery will keep it going, then why spend the extra money every 2 years. I think I will send the watch in every 10 years (if they keep parts for that long). $500 every 10 years with new parts, that I can take.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerUpdate: Got my watch back today, the screw has been replaced by Omega Service Center. Excellent service from the boutique. But here's the rest of the story (not a complain or anything, just stating the facts).
When the watch was at Omega, they said the movement was "running out of spec", and the cost for "service" was $500, which includes battery replacement. I decline the "service" thinking its about time for a battery change anyway and want to see in person if there is actually something wrong with the watch or it was just time to replace the battery. but I am not paying $500 for "just battery" when I can DIY for less than $5. And when I got the watch back, its exactly what's happening. I can see the low battery indicator running (second hand skipping every 5 sec). I guess I will be doing the battery change myself and pocket the rest of the $495. Whats weird is that the digital time is keeping the correct time, but analog hand is 1 hr behind. That got me wonder what kind of "test" they did ...
be honest, if they wanted $75 to $100 for the battery change, maybe even $150 for the battery change, I would have done it. But not for $500.
Well it's certainly your decision, but generally Omega doesn't replace a movement if it just needs a battery. Yes, you may be able to see that the EOL (End Of Life) indicator has kicked in, but to assume that's all that's wrong with it would be a mistake.
When a quartz watch goes in for any sort of service, the battery is removed, the watch is powered by a specialized timing machine, and a series of electrical tests performed on the watch. If those tests come back with one failing, that is why they said the movement was "running out of spec". Not sure what exact parameter failed, but there are many things that are tested for - the Cal. 1666 has about 20 different tests performed on it. You can read a bit more about quartz technology and see some of the things that are checked in this thread:
https://omegaforums.net/threads/quartz-watches-some-information-some-may-find-interesting.5475/
So this isn't Omega trying to milk you of $500 every 2 years - they checked the movement as they should have, and found a problem, and gave you a solution.
Cheers, Al
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stockae92
·thank you for the insight. its great to have a trusted and knowledgeable source on the forum. 😀
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stockae92
·OK, another update. 😀
I did a DIY battery change, watch is back to life, all function checked out. I guess I will stick to this (basic battery change) unless something is not working. by the next battery change comes, I will need to figure about how to get all gasket changed and do a pressure test.
I did a DIY battery change, watch is back to life, all function checked out. I guess I will stick to this (basic battery change) unless something is not working. by the next battery change comes, I will need to figure about how to get all gasket changed and do a pressure test.
