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Omega servicing exp!

Wristshot
Omega servicing exp!
Nothing better to do, called up Omega service centre to ask about servicing.



Supposed to do overhaul every 4-5 years, check movement, gaskets, crown, dial, hands, polishing of case and bracelet.



Leave watch with them for 6 weeks. About $600!



And that's for 3-hand quartz, if automatic or chronograph, plus plus some more.



Change battery (last about 18 months) - $55!



One pre-owned watch shop guy told me that Omega was the most expensive for servicing, more than Rolex.



Now I believe, faint! :roll:



I think I'll keep my 7s26 Seiko Diver...
herzausstahl
Re: Omega servicing exp!
I don't think it is more than Rolex.



A Daytona costs about S$1200 for servicing...
aiken74
Re: Omega servicing exp!
i was quoted 4 servicing a Ex2 as jump start at $790 onward... :evil: :evil:
herzausstahl
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"aiken74"

i was quoted 4 servicing a Ex2 as jump start at $790 onward... :evil: :evil:


It's like that loh. That's about the market rate. You check for blancpain, AP, JLC, VC, Lange und Sohne, etc all :o :o :o
kermit e froggy
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Bro. Those Holy trinity cost 2k servicing n above.


"herzausstahl"

[quote="aiken74"]i was quoted 4 servicing a Ex2 as jump start at $790 onward... :evil: :evil:


It's like that loh. That's about the market rate. You check for blancpain, AP, JLC, VC, Lange und Sohne, etc all :o :o :o[/quote]
fireal
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what did u expect haha....



my quote for my jlc memovox was 2k...
herzausstahl
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"fireal"

what did u expect haha....


:lol: :lol: :lol:



OT a bit, I've gone through all the beers :P :P :P Confirm, Framboise-flavoured one not for me :oops: :oops: :oops: too sour, too sweet, too red, and not enough kick. The rest kickass :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
fireal
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"herzausstahl"

[quote="fireal"]what did u expect haha....


:lol: :lol: :lol:



OT a bit, I've gone through all the beers :P :P :P Confirm, Framboise-flavoured one not for me :oops: :oops: :oops: too sour, too sweet, too red, and not enough kick. The rest kickass :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:[/quote]



same sentiments :D
roo7
Omega servicing exp!
You buy a 200-500 you pay 80-100 for servicing.



If you buy a $100,000 watch and somebody quote you $150, you better walk away man. Or he walk away with your watch lol.





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watchlooker
Re: Omega servicing exp!

"roo7"

You buy a 200-500 you pay 80-100 for servicing.



If you buy a $100,000 watch and somebody quote you $150, you better walk away man. Or he walk away with your watch lol.





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Vhahaa ... Very true
softup
Re: Omega servicing exp!
how about GS ?
herzausstahl
Re: Omega servicing exp!

"roo7"

You buy a 200-500 you pay 80-100 for servicing.



If you buy a $100,000 watch and somebody quote you $150, you better walk away man. Or he walk away with your watch lol.





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you suan aiken ah?
aiken74
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"herzausstahl"

[quote="roo7"]You buy a 200-500 you pay 80-100 for servicing.



If you buy a $100,000 watch and somebody quote you $150, you better walk away man. Or he walk away with your watch lol.





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you suan aiken ah?[/quote]

:o wa kana tio suan riao... :( hoot Swiss watch buay sia sibo :?:
herzausstahl
Re: Omega servicing exp!

"aiken74"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


you suan aiken ah?


:o wa kana tio suan riao... :( hoot Swiss buay sia sibo :?:[/quote]

lol bro aiken, $280 to service a 3185.... there's some wisdom in Roo's words. It's not a usual eta-style date auto.

Rolex's accuracy and longevity is contingent on the viscosity of the various lubes they use, one cent money one cent goods hor. Since invest in a rollie liao, why skimp on the maintenance?
aiken74
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"herzausstahl"

[quote="aiken74"]


:o wa kana tio suan riao... :( hoot Swiss buay sia sibo :?:


lol bro aiken, $280 to service a 3185.... there's some wisdom in Roo's words. It's not a usual eta-style date auto.

Rolex's accuracy and longevity is contingent on the viscosity of the various lubes they use, one cent money one cent goods hor. Since invest in a rollie liao, why skimp on the maintenance?[/quote]

true bt wa bo $$$ so nw oni can gg 2 cheap cheap servicing center lah... :(
watchlooker
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"aiken74"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


lol bro aiken, $280 to service a 3185.... there's some wisdom in Roo's words. It's not a usual eta-style date auto.

Rolex's accuracy and longevity is contingent on the viscosity of the various lubes they use, one cent money one cent goods hor. Since invest in a rollie liao, why skimp on the maintenance?


true bt wa bo $$$ so nw oni can gg 2 cheap cheap servicing center lah... :([/quote]

Bro... better heed his advice.... seriously.... u may end up paying more for service in future..... dun play play with a 3185/6.... very delicate the movt. Not trying to scare you hor..... better save and got $$$ then send for proper service....
aiken74
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"watchlooker"

[quote="aiken74"]


true bt wa bo $$$ so nw oni can gg 2 cheap cheap servicing center lah... :(


Bro... better heed his advice.... seriously.... u may end up paying more for service in future..... dun play play with a 3185/6.... very delicate the movt. Not trying to scare you hor..... better save and got $$$ then send for proper service....[/quote]

noted n thk 4 de advice frm watchlooker & Herz bro...one dae will step in 2 RSC 4 servicing... ;)
herzausstahl
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"aiken74"

[quote="watchlooker"]


Bro... better heed his advice.... seriously.... u may end up paying more for service in future..... dun play play with a 3185/6.... very delicate the movt. Not trying to scare you hor..... better save and got $$$ then send for proper service....


noted n thk 4 de advice frm watchlooker & Herz bro...one dae will step in 2 RSC 4 servicing... ;)[/quote]

why don't you just wear the watch for a while, then near future send in to RSC for a good spa?



When you send it in to RSC, attach all your links. The whole watch will come back polished and brushed as per factory.
Astro2212
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Siao liao lah...the plc aiken go is intro by me leh... :lol:

Anyway i got 101% confidence in the person i intro...:)
Wristshot
Re: Omega servicing exp!
After seeing all these $$$ figures, really put me off buying Rolex, Omega, etc in the future.



Dun even want to smell AP, JLC and VC (the Unholy Trinity - suck away your money!) - this is really a rich man's game!



Actually all this discussion only further confirms my view that Seiko offers the best VFM (Value For Money), donch you agree bros?



Now considering getting a SNA225 chrono :)
fireal
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"Wristshot"


Dun even want to smell AP, JLC and VC (the Unholy Trinity - suck away your money!) - this is really a rich man's game!








:( why you demote PP
herzausstahl
Re: Omega servicing exp!

"Wristshot"

After seeing all these $$$ figures, really put me off buying Rolex, Omega, etc in the future.



Dun even want to smell AP, JLC and VC (the Unholy Trinity - suck away your money!) - this is really a rich man's game!



Actually all this discussion only further confirms my view that Seiko offers the best VFM (Value For Money), donch you agree bros?



Now considering getting a SNA225 chrono :)


Best value-for-money is Casio F91-W. Bencoolen $12.



Is there a conceptually correct value-for-money ratio?
fireal
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best value for money is a sundial :(
roo7
Omega servicing exp!

"aiken74"

[quote="herzausstahl"]


you suan aiken ah?


:o wa kana tio suan riao... :( hoot Swiss watch buay sia sibo :?:[/quote]

Ehhh you mean Aiken got a 100k hoot ;)





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roo7
Omega servicing exp!
I think it's not about the value of money. It's just what you invest and how you want to maintain it.



Put it another way. If you buy a Vostok for $80, will you pay $80 to service it ? Yes and no.



If it has sentimental value, $100 you also pay. If it's a web purchase, wear a couple of years, hell if it's spoilt, just get another one.



Of course if there's a tried and trusted lobang, by all means go ahead. It's like going to Thong Sia or K2 for Seiko servicing. ;)



One is a good local lobang and one is premium, that's all.





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Wristshot
Re: Omega servicing exp!
Sorry, missed out PP, did not mean to demote it, so it's the Unholy Quadnity - AP, JLC, VC and PP :lol:



Although the Casio F-91W is great VFM (I have one of them), but the ultimate VFM is G-Shock DW5600 - can use to block bullets (just joking bros).



Actually, I am thinking of non-resin watches, so things like Seiko Divers SKX007/009/171, Black and Orange Monsters, the Seiko 5 series, astounding value for 200m WR for Divers, many autos achieving +/- 10s a day, compared to COSC -4/+6.



Even the mid-range like the Sumo (esp the blue), SARB range (like 027, 033, 035, 065) - absolutely stunning stuff.



I recently saw an MM300 in the flesh, and was actually underwhelmed. The first thought was "I'd rather get a blue Sumo".



Overall, I'm very impressed by Seiko, that's why we are here, right?