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Aqua Terra with the 2500C movement in it. It seems to be running fine (+3 seconds/day gain, unvariably, so far, within specs) and I've heard different stories concerning the co-axial. The majority of owners seem to be happy with theirs, while there is always a minority complaining of problems as you mentioned. I would imagine yours has the 2500C in it also, but the 2500A and B versions were the ones with problems which the 2500C supposedly fixed. Mine has a clear caseback so I can see the little Omega symbol near the balance wheel with '2500C' under it (a loupe would help to see it); I think yours is solid caseback, so you would have to have a local Omega AD open it and check it out (and they would have to do a diver's watch pressurization test after screwing on the caseback again). I think the James Bond Seamasters have the 2500C in them. Selling it and going for the 8500 is not a bad idea, but it will cost some $$. And then there are always Rolex, etc....

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My first Omega...(Bond theme in background)

By: joshdog1 : March 9th, 2010-22:20

My first posting ever in the watchprosite forums. Some images of my first Omega. I've had the watch for a little over a year, but it's been to Omega 3 times for repair...I think it's problems have finally been resolved. Thanks for viewing, Josh...

Ouch! 3 repairs in 1 year. sorry to hear that.

By: G99 : March 10th, 2010-05:13

welcome to the Omega forum. this sounds like a pure fluke as most Omegas perform perfectly without issue. dont be put off the brand just by one bad experience. can you tell us what the problem was please? best Graham

repair details

By: joshdog1 : March 10th, 2010-14:17

It was a really strange problem. The watch would simply stop running- while I was wearing it. Even more strangely, I could set the watch down, come back the next day, and it would still be stopped. When I picked it up, however, it would "jar" something lo...

i wish you luck Josh,...

By: G99 : March 10th, 2010-14:21

i wish you luck Josh, it sounds like you got a friday afternoon piece. if it goes again i'd be inclined to ditch it and buy an Aqua Terra with the 8500 calibre. best Graham

I'll keep an eye on my...

By: chaser579 : March 11th, 2010-11:45

sounds familiar, unfortunately

By: stevej2001 : March 20th, 2010-17:50

My son's Planet Ocean did this at about a year, and my Seamaster Bond GMT did it at 18 months. We both had the exact same symptoms you experienced. Fortunately, in both cases, the watches seem ok after one trip back to Omega. Both are coaxials.

interesting

By: joshdog1 : March 23rd, 2010-06:58

That's really interesting. What a strange problem too. I had heard at one point from one of the dealers here in town that Omega initially had issues with over-lubricating the coaxial movements. It requires much less lubrication when initially made than th...

Josh, its certainly true...

By: G99 : March 23rd, 2010-07:04

Josh, its certainly true that co axials need a lot less lube than lever escapements. they arent quite lube free but nearly. my watchmaker was amazed when he did the co axial course and of course modern oils are far more effective than older oils so less i...

Sorry to hear about the problems with your Omega Josh...

By: jeff 325 : March 26th, 2010-12:46

hope at the winding issues are resolved now ! Never had any problems with either of my Omega's to speak of . Here's a pic of my 2nd edition Bond ....

So far so good

By: joshdog1 : March 29th, 2010-12:18

I've been wearing it nonstop for about 2 weeks with no issues so hopefully the problems are behind me. Thanks!