zOwie Omega Discussion Forum

: Hi
: I have just purchased a speedmaster pro and I
: have a few questions about it
: 1. Is the movement supposed to hack when the
: crown is pulled out? And if not how do I
: synchronise the seconds

Contgrats on your purchase, and no the speedy pro does not "hack" but see below

: 2. I know the lenses is made from plastic and
: is prone to scratching if I sent it to Omega
: could they replace it with Safire crystal?

Omega will not change it to sapphire for you as Ive heard they do not mix/match parts other than the original. There are several plastic polishing substances that should get the scratches out. I think polywatch is one. You shouldn't have to worry much unless you get a deep scratch. Then you could probably have your local watchmaker install a new one for a reasonable price

: 3. reading the instruction book it says to set
: the time turn the hand forwards or backwards
: but when I try to turn it back there is a
: resistance and the second hand stops but I
: am to scared to turn it any more. Should I
: be able to turn it backwards with out any
: damage occurring?

As per #1 above, you have discovered the trick to hacking the speedy pro. This is the recommended way to set the second hand, a little trick, so to speak. Otherwise, I normally only set the time on my watches by turning clockwise. It just seems more natural to me, but if the manual says you can do both, then I assume you can.

Enjoy the watch. I think its the next one on my list.