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Rbrown · 02-24-2019, 03:34 AM

Sod’s law...my Omega Seamaster battery went when in hospital yesterday.

Usually us e my local Goldsmiths for service etc.

Anybody recommend any other options to get it serviced and new battery. It is now 16 years old - so not even sure if it is worth using Omega approved. But once you go elsewhere it affects the value of the watch.

Any views / recommendations appreciated. Im in Glasgow, but could send through insured mail.

Many thanks.

AlRex · 02-24-2019, 04:02 AM

I wouldn’t recommend Frasher Hart, I have a Raymond Weil I sent off with their approved service, when it came back they had polished the bracelet of the watch different ie where it was brushed stainless it was then polished and informed me they could not replicate how it was.

Lots or arguing and debating later had to get them to outsource so a London Jewellers so they could put the watch back to original spec.... I shall be a bit more careful where I send it next time....

Roo12 · 02-24-2019, 04:32 AM

I have used Paul at Prestige Time Services in Warrington, very knowledgeable guy - you can either drop in or do insured post - very quick at responding to email enquires

planemad · 02-24-2019, 06:30 AM

TWR in Rayleigh ESSEX look after my omega.

They are also omega approved

bgalakazam · 02-24-2019, 06:38 AM

I don't think you can affect it's value down by not using authorized Omega on a quartz watch. Those are pretty low on prices anyway. I would go to a reputable watch repair in your area and ask if they have experience with Omegas. I have a Seamaster Coaxial and it will get the ~$500 service love at Omega on the 5 year mark. But that would be a fraction of the value unlike a quartz where it could very well cost more than the watch.

gr4z · 02-24-2019, 01:47 PM

My Omega went back to Omega in Switzerland for its latest service. Cost a fair bit and took 6 weeks but it was done properly and came back like new.

Steve_M_Sport · 02-24-2019, 02:25 PM

I sent my Omega Seamaster quartz for a battery change & service at Lumbers in Leicester - cost was about £350. They sent it away & it came back with a black bezel (on a blue watch) ! QC at Lumbers hadn’t noticed - FFS. So it was sent back & a new blue bezel was fitted and they agreed not to charge me , so a good result in the end.

JustChris · 02-24-2019, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

I sent my Omega Seamaster quartz for a battery change & service at Lumbers in Leicester - cost was about £350. They sent it away & it came back with a black bezel (on a blue watch) ! QC at Lumbers hadn't noticed - FFS. So it was sent back & a new blue bezel was fitted and they agreed not to charge me , so a good result in the end.

I'm quite surprised the Quartz service is that much.

As per of my new Planet Ocean purchased I receive an 'FOC' service on my 19 year old Diver 300. It came back this week with the full paperwork.

£0 for me but £420 was the note on the paperwork. Crikey more than a car. If my eyesight were better I'd set up in watch servicing! It did have a couple of parts replaced and is like new so fair enough.

I had thought the Quartz service would be a fraction of this.

Rbrown · 02-24-2019, 02:51 PM

Thanks for all the helpful feedback.

Been quoted £330 for Omega service. Got it serviced 5 years ago and it came back like brand new.

Planning to do the full service again. It's a lot of £, but I really like the watch. As others have said, hoping it comes back like brand new again.

NotGotABimmer23 · 02-24-2019, 03:57 PM

Literally anywhere should be able to change the battery in a quartz watch. If you want it polishing that's another story but I'm sure there are plenty of places that can do it for significantly less than 330 quid.

teaston · 02-24-2019, 04:00 PM

The Omega Seamaster has a battery!? I thought they were mechanical watches!!

Steve_M_Sport · 02-24-2019, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

The Omega Seamaster has a battery!? I thought they were mechanical watches!!

Yes it is a watch from 2001 and a model now discontinued as they are all mechanical now.

https://www.watchmaster.com/en/omega...hoCLzoQAvD_BwE

teaston · 02-24-2019, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_M_Sport

Yes it is a watch from 2001 and a model now discontinued as they are all mechanical now.

Wow, I didn’t know they made Quartz Omegas!

EvilDrPorkChop · 02-24-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

The Omega Seamaster has a battery!? I thought they were mechanical watches!!

Bummer for when your plane crashes and you're stranded on a desert island. Only thing you have is a football and your Omega watch to tell the time and date. Then the battery dies.

Devastating.

teaston · 02-24-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilDrPorkChop

Bummer for when your plane crashes and you're stranded on a desert island. Only thing you have is a football and your Omega watch to tell the time and date. Then the battery dies.

Devastating.

I guess Tom Hanks had a battery Omega in Castaway then?

EvilDrPorkChop · 02-24-2019, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by teaston

Quote:

Originally Posted by EvilDrPorkChop

Bummer for when your plane crashes and you're stranded on a desert island. Only thing you have is a football and your Omega watch to tell the time and date. Then the battery dies.

Devastating.

I guess Tom Hanks had a battery Omega in Castaway then?

No, I was just using it as an example as to why you should get an Automatic watch

You never know what's round the corner...

teaston · 02-24-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EvilDrPorkChop

No, I was just using it as an example as to why you should get an Automatic watch

You never know what's round the corner...

Haha I see.

But then you don’t wear the auto watch for a couple of days, and have no way of resetting it to the correct time!

FossieBear · 02-24-2019, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rbrown

Sod’s law...my Omega Seamaster battery went when in hospital yesterday.

Usually us e my local Goldsmiths for service etc.

Anybody recommend any other options to get it serviced and new battery. It is now 16 years old - so not even sure if it is worth using Omega approved. But once you go elsewhere it affects the value of the watch.

Any views / recommendations appreciated. Im in Glasgow, but could send through insured mail.

Many thanks.

Just had mine done also had a full polish excellent job. Cost about 330 service + 70 polish. Nice guy highly recommended

Ian Walsh Watchmaking
6 The Green
Darwen
BB3 1PW
Tel: 01254 873399
Email: info@ian-walsh.co.uk

FossieBear · 02-24-2019, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FossieBear

Just had mine done also had a full polish excellent job. Cost about 330 service + 70 polish. Nice guy highly recommended

Ian Walsh Watchmaking
6 The Green
Darwen
BB3 1PW
Tel: 01254 873399
Email: info@ian-walsh.co.uk

It was the automatic. Battery model probably a bit less

willjames · 02-25-2019, 01:24 AM

I have the same watch but the mechanical co-axial version.

Love mine, had it nearly 7 years and wear it every day (apart from in bed). Need to have it serviced soon but don't like the fact that I'll be without it for 6 weeks when it goes in.

I checked the time last week against the old interweb atomic clock and it was only 1 second out

and it had not been adjusted for 6 approx weeks!

It's not always like that, but the accuracy of these mechanical watches is superb considering.

EvilDrPorkChop · 02-25-2019, 01:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FossieBear

Quote:

Originally Posted by FossieBear

Just had mine done also had a full polish excellent job. Cost about 330 service + 70 polish. Nice guy highly recommended

Ian Walsh Watchmaking
6 The Green
Darwen
BB3 1PW
Tel: 01254 873399
Email: info@ian-walsh.co.uk

It was the automatic. Battery model probably a bit less

There's only one Fozzie Bear I know and he's an electrician from Lancashire, that's not you by any chance is it?

FossieBear · 03-10-2019, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EvilDrPorkChop

There's only one Fozzie Bear I know and he's an electrician from Lancashire, that's not you by any chance is it?

Nope - There's two of us now !

02-24-2019, 03:34 AM	#1
Rbrown Brigadier General 2785 Rep 4,581 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Recommendation - Omega watch service / new battery Sod’s law...my Omega Seamaster battery went when in hospital yesterday. Usually us e my local Goldsmiths for service etc. Anybody recommend any other options to get it serviced and new battery. It is now 16 years old - so not even sure if it is worth using Omega approved. But once you go elsewhere it affects the value of the watch. Any views / recommendations appreciated. Im in Glasgow, but could send through insured mail. Many thanks.
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AlRex Private First Class 97 Rep 154 Posts Drives: 440i GC Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: York iTrader: (0)	I wouldn’t recommend Frasher Hart, I have a Raymond Weil I sent off with their approved service, when it came back they had polished the bracelet of the watch different ie where it was brushed stainless it was then polished and informed me they could not replicate how it was. Lots or arguing and debating later had to get them to outsource so a London Jewellers so they could put the watch back to original spec.... I shall be a bit more careful where I send it next time....
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Roo12 Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 202 Posts Drives: 4 Series GC M Sport + Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: North West iTrader: (0)	I have used Paul at Prestige Time Services in Warrington, very knowledgeable guy - you can either drop in or do insured post - very quick at responding to email enquires
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planemad Lieutenant Colonel 777 Rep 1,645 Posts Drives: 2020 Audi SQ7 & 2019 AM DB11 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: The Democratic Peoples Republic Of South East England iTrader: (0)	TWR in Rayleigh ESSEX look after my omega. They are also omega approved
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02-24-2019, 06:38 AM	#5
bgalakazam Private First Class 94 Rep 172 Posts Drives: 2015 328i Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW 328i [0.00]	I don't think you can affect it's value down by not using authorized Omega on a quartz watch. Those are pretty low on prices anyway. I would go to a reputable watch repair in your area and ask if they have experience with Omegas. I have a Seamaster Coaxial and it will get the ~$500 service love at Omega on the 5 year mark. But that would be a fraction of the value unlike a quartz where it could very well cost more than the watch.
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gr4z Colonel 1138 Rep 2,808 Posts Drives: i4 e40 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Stamford iTrader: (0)	My Omega went back to Omega in Switzerland for its latest service. Cost a fair bit and took 6 weeks but it was done properly and came back like new. __________________ Current: G26 i4 M Sport Pro, Tech Pk, Sunroof Previous: 2016 440i MPPSK, 2014 330d Saloon F30, 2013 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 Mercedes C350
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02-24-2019, 02:25 PM	#7
Steve_M_Sport Lieutenant Colonel 614 Rep 1,799 Posts Drives: U06 230e Active Tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Leicestershire iTrader: (0)	I sent my Omega Seamaster quartz for a battery change & service at Lumbers in Leicester - cost was about £350. They sent it away & it came back with a black bezel (on a blue watch) ! QC at Lumbers hadn’t noticed - FFS. So it was sent back & a new blue bezel was fitted and they agreed not to charge me , so a good result in the end. __________________ U06 230e Active Tourer \| Previous : 2019 F31 340i : 2017 F31 335D M-Sport
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02-24-2019, 02:51 PM	#9
Rbrown Brigadier General 2785 Rep 4,581 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the helpful feedback. Been quoted £330 for Omega service. Got it serviced 5 years ago and it came back like brand new. Planning to do the full service again. It's a lot of £, but I really like the watch. As others have said, hoping it comes back like brand new again.
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02-24-2019, 03:57 PM	#10
NotGotABimmer23 Colonel 835 Rep 2,125 Posts Drives: 340i touring - incoming Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Leicestershire UK iTrader: (0)	Literally anywhere should be able to change the battery in a quartz watch. If you want it polishing that's another story but I'm sure there are plenty of places that can do it for significantly less than 330 quid.
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02-24-2019, 04:00 PM	#11
teaston Banned 11001 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	The Omega Seamaster has a battery!? I thought they were mechanical watches!!
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02-25-2019, 01:24 AM	#20
willjames Lieutenant Colonel 710 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: G01 X3 3.0d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Dukinfield, Cheshire iTrader: (0)	I have the same watch but the mechanical co-axial version. Love mine, had it nearly 7 years and wear it every day (apart from in bed). Need to have it serviced soon but don't like the fact that I'll be without it for 6 weeks when it goes in. I checked the time last week against the old interweb atomic clock and it was only 1 second out and it had not been adjusted for 6 approx weeks! It's not always like that, but the accuracy of these mechanical watches is superb considering.
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