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In Response To: quartz vs auto.. ()

...be comfortable with. I went for the auto SMP Bond model. As for the service interval, the response Omega gave me was that autos should be serviced every 4 to 5 years. The water resistant seals should be checked every 1 to 2 years, depending on how much you will wear your watch in or around water.

The quartz will have to be opened every time you need a battery. Then it will have to be pressure tested to insure the integrity of the seals. Do you really want to have your watch opened just for a battery replacement?

: Hi people, i was wondering of all of you who
: own
: the self winding SMP, have u ever brought it
: back to a dealer for them to
: "re-calibrate" or "tune"
: the mechanisms? Several dealers have told me
: that this is a normal maintenance procedure
: u have to take. I just want to hear some
: real stories.

: This is THE only reason why im even considering
: the quartz SMP. I rather spend a score of
: money to replace a battery than the
: supposedly 200 or so bucks to clean or
: recalibrate a chronometer

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