Wildfire said:
I do like some of the Magrette collections.. thats a really nice piece
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I do like some of the Magrette collections.. thats a really nice piece
Here are my watches, the Breitling Bentley is a copy, I was at a family funeral and a relative who’d flown from Australia was wearing it, being a watch guy I noticed it and commented that it looked great, he said he’d never liked it and promptly took it off and handed it to me insisting I keep it 
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mr.tourette said:Wildfire said:
I do like some of the Magrette collections.. thats a really nice piece
Thanks. I have the Waterman in Bronze too. Dion from Magrette had it specially engraved as the delivery note came through the day my brother died.
The MPP Ti is actually my go to daily wearer now. Almost totally displaced the Breitling Superocean 44
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Nice collection, whilst I ponder on whether to buy another Omega (yes I want a Ploprof... cant really justify because I don't really wear the other 2) or throw money at another car (and I don't really drive the 2 I have at the moment), I've been building up my Omega cufflink collection.D6GMB said:
Very nice.. Love the SeawolfHuzee4 said:Here are my watches, the Breitling Bentley is a copy, I was at a family funeral and a relative who’d flown from Australia was wearing it, being a watch guy I noticed it and commented that it looked great, he said he’d never liked it and promptly took it off and handed it to me insisting I keep it
Not really a big watch guy but hope I might benefit from the knowledge of those who are…
I have an Omega Constellation approx 20 years old. It’s mechanical (chrono-something?) as I was advised at the time it was preferable to electronic versions.
Long story short I stopped wearing it when I no longer needed to live by a precise schedule and now it only runs for a minute when ‘wound’. My bad… but is it worth getting serviced and if so, where to go and what might I expect to pay?
I have an Omega Constellation approx 20 years old. It’s mechanical (chrono-something?) as I was advised at the time it was preferable to electronic versions.
Long story short I stopped wearing it when I no longer needed to live by a precise schedule and now it only runs for a minute when ‘wound’. My bad… but is it worth getting serviced and if so, where to go and what might I expect to pay?
Colin_E said:
It will probably need to go to Omega to be repaired properly.. I've never used their services but I know Breitling charge around 160 for a mechanical repair and 450ish for a full service so expect similar pricing Id have thought.. a full service will basically be like having the watch brand new again as they will replace or refurbish everything that has the slightest mark on back to brand new standard
About 10 years ago my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titane stopped working. It was returned to Omega in Switzerland through my local dealer. They fitted a new spring/escapement, a new deployant clasp, a new bezel, cleaned the movement and removed/brushed/polished every single mark or blemish. It was returned in blue shrink-wrap on a plastic 'wrist' and in a beautiful red neoprene zip case, which I still have. It was literally better than new. The invoice was £500, which I thought was an absolute bargain for all that 
mr.tourette said:
I looked into it for mine: Ive seen approved Omega servicing from £240 and £320 for chronographs. Omega want from £340 to £570 respectively depending on calibre etc, you then get a 2 year warranty. Thats why I keep mine going on a watch winder, its better for the movement, bit like a trickle charger for my E89.
Before sending it to Omega for what will undoubtedly be an expensive (but usually very good) repair, take it to a good watchmaker, not a mall kiosk etc and get them to do an assessment - it may be something as simple as a bit of grit stopping the movement, or a loose component. The fix may be quite simple and a lot less expensive than going the Omega route first. They may also be unable to repair the watch and will charge you an inspection fee, which you will have to add to the end bill from Omega so yes, it could be a bit of a gamble to try to save some money. It really depends on what the watch is worth, and what it is worth to you (not the same thing).Colin_E said:
PS - this is a watch thread - we're hanging out for a pic of your Constellation :lol:
Before sending it to Omega for what will undoubtedly be an expensive (but usually very good) repair, you could take it to a good watchmaker, not a mall kiosk etc and get them to do an assessment - it may be something as simple as a bit of grit stopping the movement, or a loose component. The fix may be quite simple and a lot less expensive than going the Omega route first. They may also be unable to repair the watch and will charge you an inspection fee, which you will have to add to the end bill from Omega so yes, it could be a bit of a gamble to try to save some money. It really depends on what the watch is worth, and what it is worth to you (not the same thing).Colin_E said:
PS - this is a watch thread - we're hanging out for a pic of your Constellation :lol:
Well I guess the only thing wrong is whatever happens to a watch that gets left in a drawer for years - or in other words the reason theres a market for watch winders. No idea if that will be likely to be less than a full service…
It may be a pertinent question to ask whether a recent full Omega service might enhance its value if I were to sell it. Not sure if I want to go down that route but its under consideration.
Anyway as requested, a photo
It may be a pertinent question to ask whether a recent full Omega service might enhance its value if I were to sell it. Not sure if I want to go down that route but its under consideration.
Anyway as requested, a photo
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Definitely worth getting it repaired and tidied up, worth a couple of grand in good condition with the box and papers.
Colin_E said:Well I guess the only thing wrong is whatever happens to a watch that gets left in a drawer for years - or in other words the reason theres a market for watch winders. No idea if that will be likely to be less than a full service…
It may be a pertinent question to ask whether a recent full Omega service might enhance its value if I were to sell it. Not sure if I want to go down that route but its under consideration.
Anyway as requested, a photo
I have the same watch which is 20 years old this year and has and still run faultlessly and has never been serviced, also have the same in stainless which was bought in 2007.patriot66 said:About 10 years ago my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titane stopped working. It was returned to Omega in Switzerland through my local dealer. They fitted a new spring/escapement, a new deployant clasp, a new bezel, cleaned the movement and removed/brushed/polished every single mark or blemish. It was returned in blue shrink-wrap on a plastic 'wrist' and in a beautiful red neoprene zip case, which I still have. It was literally better than new. The invoice was £500, which I thought was an absolute bargain for all that
I bought mine new as a birthday present to myself in March 2000 to commemorate the new Millenium. Other than that one incident it has been absolutely faultlessD6GMB said:I have the same watch which is 20 years old this year and has and still run faultlessly and has never been serviced, also have the same in stainless which was bought in 2007.patriot66 said:About 10 years ago my Omega Seamaster Chronograph Titane stopped working. It was returned to Omega in Switzerland through my local dealer. They fitted a new spring/escapement, a new deployant clasp, a new bezel, cleaned the movement and removed/brushed/polished every single mark or blemish. It was returned in blue shrink-wrap on a plastic 'wrist' and in a beautiful red neoprene zip case, which I still have. It was literally better than new. The invoice was £500, which I thought was an absolute bargain for all that
Confessions of a watch addict.. Sorting out my bits and pieces today as they are all over the bedroom drawers. Think I may have a strap problem.. 22 natos, 14 leather, 6 rubber, 1 stingray and a couple of mesh
this doesn't even include others kicking around in watchboxes and those actually on watches.. Any road an opportunity for a watch box shot, current state of the collection not including my new breitling superocean and a couple of beaters I keep in work
this doesn't even include others kicking around in watchboxes and those actually on watches.. Any road an opportunity for a watch box shot, current state of the collection not including my new breitling superocean and a couple of beaters I keep in work
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