zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: As a general rule, a quartz watch will be much
: more accurate, and by more than just "a
: few seconds here and there". An
: automatic may gain or lose more time in a
: week than a quartz will gain or lose in a
: month.

: Yes, about every 5 years or so depending on how
: often it is worn and kept wound (except for
: co-axial models which cost a lot more but
: can go 10 years without maintenance).
: Routine maintenance from Omega USA will run
: about $160.

: Absolutely, a well-maintained high-end Swiss
: automatic watch can last for generations if
: properly cared for.

: It sounds to me like you are a quartz guy,
: since it will keep better time and cost less
: to maintain. Most people who buy automatics
: do so because they appreciate owning a true
: mechanical timepiece rather than something
: that runs on a battery.

: This depends entirely on what you plan to do
: with the watch. Do you want it for dressy
: occasions only? Do you want a sporty looking
: diver's watch? The possibilities are
: endless.
I purchased a Rolex Pres. day, date in 1982, never had it serviced. Took it in last year to a authorized rolex watch person, well $750. I don't know, seems a bit stiff, but how does one know if one does not know the in's and out of what they do? I asked the watch person what about my omega constellation auto, he said around $300. to due a complete go thru it thing? I just purchased a Petek and to be honest i like my Omega the Best..