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Watch Service - How Often and Where?
Posted on 3/30/23 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 3/30/23 at 12:22 pm
I'm very fortunate to have recently received a Seamaster from late 90's early 2000's. It has been sitting in a drawer for over a decade. After the first week, it's running around +4 spd.
Should I send it in for a tune up now or enjoy it for a few years and have it serviced down the road?
How often do you actually have your automatic watch sent in for regular service? Assuming it's a daily wear.
Do you guys use a local shop or prefer sending higher end stuff back to a brand specific tech?
*** UPDATE 7/18 *** Review Below ***
I sent the watch to Mark Sirianni Watch Doctor.
Shout out to WPBTiger and others for the rec.
It was just under 3 weeks from the date shipped to the date it was returned. Watch is running -0/<+1 sec/day. I requested he polish it back to original alternating finish and keep everything else the same. I think he did a pretty good job.
He communicated every step of the way, from picking up the watch at his local post office, open and quote a few days later, called during the service to let me know how it was running and to answer any questions or concerns, sent pictures of the finished product and the movement during service, and finally with details regarding tracking and shipment.
I would definitely recommend his service for Omega or Rolex and would add that if you enjoy reading about these two, his site has plenty of interesting history and blog posts.
Thanks again OT.
** This is NOT a paid review. I was quite worried to mail off my first decent watch to a stranger so hopefully this helps if anyone else is debating it.
![](https://i.imgur.com/TVoYzq0.jpg)
Should I send it in for a tune up now or enjoy it for a few years and have it serviced down the road?
How often do you actually have your automatic watch sent in for regular service? Assuming it's a daily wear.
Do you guys use a local shop or prefer sending higher end stuff back to a brand specific tech?
*** UPDATE 7/18 *** Review Below ***
I sent the watch to Mark Sirianni Watch Doctor.
Shout out to WPBTiger and others for the rec.
It was just under 3 weeks from the date shipped to the date it was returned. Watch is running -0/<+1 sec/day. I requested he polish it back to original alternating finish and keep everything else the same. I think he did a pretty good job.
He communicated every step of the way, from picking up the watch at his local post office, open and quote a few days later, called during the service to let me know how it was running and to answer any questions or concerns, sent pictures of the finished product and the movement during service, and finally with details regarding tracking and shipment.
I would definitely recommend his service for Omega or Rolex and would add that if you enjoy reading about these two, his site has plenty of interesting history and blog posts.
![](https://images.tigerdroppings.com/Images/Icons/Iconcheers.gif)
** This is NOT a paid review. I was quite worried to mail off my first decent watch to a stranger so hopefully this helps if anyone else is debating it.
![](https://i.imgur.com/TVoYzq0.jpg)
This post was edited on 7/18/23 at 2:56 pm
Posted on 3/30/23 at 12:39 pm to Scooba
I'd continue wearing it. I don't think waiting to service it later will cause problems. Omegas are nice watches.
Congrats. Kenny Cassio (Sp) was an Omega authorized repairman in BR. Had a shop on Florida. Don't know if he is still at it, but he was the best.
Congrats. Kenny Cassio (Sp) was an Omega authorized repairman in BR. Had a shop on Florida. Don't know if he is still at it, but he was the best.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 12:43 pm to Scooba
I guess the watch experts would recommend every year. Like getting your oil change at every 3,000 miles. Is it worth it? I’d say no, but to each his own.
By the way, I’ve seen a service for an Omega, Rolex etc will run anywhere from $300 - $600. So, they aren’t cheap
By the way, I’ve seen a service for an Omega, Rolex etc will run anywhere from $300 - $600. So, they aren’t cheap
Posted on 3/30/23 at 12:49 pm to Scooba
quote:
I'm very fortunate to have recently received a Seamaster from late 90's early 2000's. It has been sitting in a drawer for over a decade. After the first week, it's running around +4 spd.
If it's running only +4 seconds per day, it's still within COSC specs. It may be a good idea to send it in because it's been sitting for so long, but I wouldn't send it in unless it starts running slower than that.
I don't know anyone who suggests servicing every year. Service intervals for most luxury watches are ~10 years.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 1:20 pm to Scooba
The jeweler near me that I have used (former authirized dealer when I first went) basically told me to bring it in when I noticed it wasn't keeping time well. After 7+ years of daily wear, I dropped it and the seconds hand came loose. They did a full service when fixing that. Was $700. No way I'm doing that yearly. The yearly recommendation is like recommending your oil get changed weekly.
Posted on 3/30/23 at 1:42 pm to Scooba
Rolex recommends every 5 years
Posted on 3/30/23 at 3:53 pm to Scooba
You don't even want to know what it is costing me to send my Lange back to Germany for service. It sounds to me like your watch is doing ok. Up to you whether you want to get it serviced, but I think the service interval for most high end watches is at least 7-10 years. If the watch has been sitting a while though, it could probably stand to be cleaned and lubricated. The oils do get sticky over time--especially if the watch is not running pretty regularly.
BTW, nice watch. I have been looking at those Seamaster 300M's for a while. Haven't pulled the trigger yet. Trying to control my watch habit lately!
BTW, nice watch. I have been looking at those Seamaster 300M's for a while. Haven't pulled the trigger yet. Trying to control my watch habit lately!
This post was edited on 3/30/23 at 4:19 pm
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