Omega

Hallo Everyone I want to know if other people have had problems with omega service, particularly with vintage watches. I sent my Ploprof 600m to them for an estimate to repair (via Goldsmiths) as the winding stem had broken however, when the sales person ... 

...I will try to see this objectively from both sides. First of all, I'm not ordinarily inclined to recommend Omega for service of vintage watches due to the extreme cost. However, for some rare and valuable models, they may be the only ones with access t... 

. . . went in for service by my independent watchmaker with hands fully filled with aged lume. Upon return, the hands were re-lumed, and not to my liking. I asked to have the fresh lume removed, and now, it looks like this. I had asked my watchmaker to le...  

Yes, you are so right! Really sorry it ended this way for you my issue was also around keeping the watch looking aged and original. Well, have had a response from Omega and although still insisting that there had been no intervention (even though clearly ... 

[watch credit: rsr / photo credit: Dr No] . . . then welcome to the asylum ;-) . . . ...  

Well guys an update on my issues with Omega service. I got the call back Omega promised however, all is not well! The technician agrees that the watch did not have any intervention. I am gutted that omega can just lie through there teeth when clearly some... 

For vintage, I avoid sending them to the Manufacture, except to JLC because I know them very well, and I give my watches to a special watchmaker. In other cases, I give my vintage watches to a watchmaker in France. I find it safer. As to answer your quest... 

Well guys following my experience at the hands of OMEGA service the manager of Omega called me last week and left a message to contact him with a proposal that 'I might find acceptable' ohhh. Well I did make contact with him and this is what he said would... 

The Seamaster 600 / Proplof has some particularities that requires our attention. First, the monocoque case (I don't have an exploded view here) to be opened requires the removal of the bezel, glass (that may crack - is mineral glass) and several rings an...