zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

Hi Elliott:
I´m a big Omega fan as well, I have one Constellation automatic and a Speedmaster that I inherited from my grandfather. It really is an outstanding watch, very precise and very reliable. But you need to service it every 2 to 3 years, depending on how much you use it. Remember that Speedmasters are not Chronometer certified, not most of them, which means that an error of up 10 seconds a day is normal according to swiss standards. Nevertheless Omegas are so good that even without being COSC certified, they run like they were. But the idea is that it gains rather than loses seconds on a daily basis. This is easily achieved by a qualified watch technician. I would NOT recommend you taking it to anything else other than an oficial Omega dealer, just as you would not take your Ferrari to anything else than a Ferrari dealer for obvious reasons. It´s not a 50 bucks watch! And just like a Ferrari, if not regularly serviced, no matter how good it is, it´s still a machine inside and consequently suffers from normal wear just like anything else that runs. Only do THEY KNOW their stuff better than anyone else and will not miss play with it. It might be a bit more expensive but it really pays off, believe me.
My grandfather´s Speedy has been running for 32 years now and it is GREAT. It´s my everyday watch.

Have fun, you got one hell of a watch!
Carlos Peyon

: Greetings all!

: I have a question about my Seamaster 2055.80.

: It will be two years old in June and it has
: always kept excellent time.

: The method I have used is that when I need it
: to speed up overnight I lay it flat. When I
: need it to slow down a little I put it so
: the watch face is perpendicular to the
: table. (Crown at 3 o'clock.) A 45° position
: overnight normally keeps it running fairly
: true.

: I've noticed the last couple of days that even
: when I've laid it flat overnight it seems to
: be losing a second or so overnight instead
: of making up the time it fell behind.

: Has anyone noticed that their watch starts to
: run slower after about two years? Wondering
: if there is any perceived norm or average in
: this area. Does one have to begin looking
: for different positions to lay the watch or
: is slowing down somewhat inevitable at this
: point?

: I've learned a lot about my Seamaster here and
: do appreciate any information or advice you
: may care to pass along.

: Thanks,

: Elliott