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1969 Speedmaster being serviced requires new dial
I took my 1969 Speedmaster to Omega for servicing today and they told me that because the luminous (sic?) is falling off the hands and the dial, they would have to replace the dial or they would be unable to give me a 2 year service warranty. They offered to return the original dial to me and said they would put the original dial back on the watch if I were to sell it and the buyer wanted the original dial on the watch. Apparently, they are concerned the luminous will flake off and get into the movement. I agreed with their recommendation. They are replacing the hands and the crystal also.
Did I make the right decision or should I have kept the original dial and sacrificed the 2 year warranty? Let me know what you would do, as a collector. Thanks.
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Ruckdee reviews the Omega Speedmaster Dark Side of the Moon. Discover its wearability on a 6.5" wrist, ceramic case, and strap durability. A collector's take.
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1969 Speedmaster being serviced requires new dial
I took my 1969 Speedmaster to Omega for servicing today and they told me that because the luminous (sic?) is falling off the hands and the dial, they would have to replace the dial or they would be unable to give me a 2 year service warranty. They offered...
As long as you...
...keep the dial (by the way, what did they do with the hands?), then I think you did the right thing. It makes the watch more functional (readable in the dark) while being easily returned to original. Nothing is lost. If it was just a matter of dead lume...
Omega Service NYC
Thank you for your advice. Omega said they would return the hands also along with all other parts.
its very sad that they've changed them, but it will look good once done
keep all the parts, not to put back on, but to sell with the watch should you sell it so the new owner can do it. it is interesting that yours needs replacing when there are so many originals around, but thats life. enjoy Graham
Picked up my 1st generation Speedmaster from Omega NYC
I have mixed feelings about the new dial and hands that Omega forced me to put on my watch to keep the service warranty in good standing for two years. The new dial and hands make the watch look brand new, but I lost the character that the old dial and ha...
Caseback 1969 speedy
hello wilson. It was with great interest that i read your story. Im in an identical situation. My 1970 speedy markII is in switzerland right now getting a new dial and glass. What interests me in your photos is the caseback. "first watch on moon" the pain...
Caseback
While I posted my watch as a "1969" Speedmaster, it is more likely to be a 1970 model that came out right after the Lunar landing. This was confirmed to me by the watchmaker at Omega when I brought the watch in for repair but he was unable to give me an e...
moonwatch caseback post by Bill Sohne
this link should shed some more light on your question of the casebacks for the first generation moonwatches: omega.watchprosite.com
Interested in the dial if you want to sell it
Can understand if you want to keep the original, but looking for a circa 1969 "T Swiss T" dial to replace the one on my model 145.022-69 ST. I like the original aged look with the original tritium markers. Thanks! Scott
casebacks
thanks for your quick replies Wilson. I have seen the Speedy rollcall thread, and am quite keen to post mine. As my speedy is in the heavy fat case variety. (not the racer red ring. but all black) I don't think its made the rollcall yet) My dad tells me h...
dont be put off Omega just because Oz customer service is bad
their new movements are excellent, the new models, AT/PO etc are great watches, the only problem is the customer service you received. my best advice as a long term and multiple vintage omega owner is to try to find an independent watchmaker who can do yo...
Omega service
thanks for your input graham, you are correct in regards to the private watchmaker. however my choices here are not as many as may be in other parts of the world. Only two really. And one has been employed privately by rolex to do their work here. that le...
Sounds like you have a...
Sounds like you have a real problem, but not as big a problems as the guy they employed :-) i assume you've still got a job. i wish you luck. sending it overseas to another members repairer may be your very best bet. G