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: My Omega Seamaster Professional is 5 yrs old
: now and is in need of service. It's running
: about 15 seconds slow per day.
: Should I send it back to Bienne or somewhere
: else for service?
There are two schools of thought on this. Many people trust only Bienne, since this is where the watch was made and Omega's top watchmakers and technicians are located there. The downside is that you have to ship internationally and wait a bit longer to get your watch back.
My personal feeling is that the Seamaster 1120 movement is so common and Omega USA sees so many of these for servicing that I don't worry about them not being able to take care of it. Now, on a more complex watch like the Broad Arrow, it will go back to Bienne, period. This movement is so much more complex than the 1120 that I want only Omega's best watchmakers working on it.
A full servicing from Omega USA will cost about $275-$300, and includes "the works" - everything from replacing all the lubricants and any worn parts, right down to polishing the watch so it comes back looking like new. The watch will be pressure tested for water resistance and factory regulated to make sure it runs within COSC specs before it is returned to you.
Obviously, it is your choice. Hopefully some other forum members will post with their opinions as well.
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