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Which watch?
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Speaking of Speedy Tuesday…which is tomorrow…here’s a Speedy Tuesday video I made a few years ago…
I've had my X-33 serviced 3 times since I got it and they have never done that. It's basically been a battery change, gasket change and pressure test and polish case and bracelet. It's a basic service (battery change) vice a full service.
Even with the full service, changing out the movement is not a normal thing unless they find something wrong with it. They do all sorts of in-depth testing so it's very believable they find something wrong a lot.
I find changing the bracelet very unusual. They will always polish/refinish it but never just replace it. Did you have any cracks in the metal or really deep gouges?
Unless SwatchUK does thing differently than SwatchUSA.
Edit: I found this on the Omega watch US website:
Replacing of worn components
Each component of the movement is meticulously examined. Worn components are replaced with original OMEGA parts. For movements without a serial number, a technical upgrade to the latest movement version is performed, if applicable.
I bet the quartz movement has no serial number and I know they have an updated version since the AW watch buy. Maybe I need to send mine in for a full service but it runs beautifully and every time I've sent it in they have said it didn't need one.
I still don't understand the bracelet replacement:
Cleaning and refurbishment of the case and bracelet
The shine of the case and metal bracelet is skillfully restored while preserving the original shape of each component.
Even with the full service, changing out the movement is not a normal thing unless they find something wrong with it. They do all sorts of in-depth testing so it's very believable they find something wrong a lot.
I find changing the bracelet very unusual. They will always polish/refinish it but never just replace it. Did you have any cracks in the metal or really deep gouges?
Unless SwatchUK does thing differently than SwatchUSA.
Edit: I found this on the Omega watch US website:
Replacing of worn components
Each component of the movement is meticulously examined. Worn components are replaced with original OMEGA parts. For movements without a serial number, a technical upgrade to the latest movement version is performed, if applicable.
I bet the quartz movement has no serial number and I know they have an updated version since the AW watch buy. Maybe I need to send mine in for a full service but it runs beautifully and every time I've sent it in they have said it didn't need one.
I still don't understand the bracelet replacement:
Cleaning and refurbishment of the case and bracelet
The shine of the case and metal bracelet is skillfully restored while preserving the original shape of each component.
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The bracelet is why I posted. The repair slip showed a new movement and I didn’t realize they changed that so I searched and found the same Omega website you did. It didn’t say anything about replacing the bracelet, just refurb.
The only thing I can think is the clasp on the old bracelet doesn’t engage as ‘smooth’ as the new one so that might be why. The new bracelet does have writing stamped on the inside of the clasp indicating it’s titanium and omega, the old one didn’t, so it even appears to be brand new made and not necessarily new old stock.
That, or SwatchUK just didn’t care and changed everything they could.
ABMD
Bullets don't fly without Supply
Is/was this a thing? I'd jump on that bandwagon to save a few $
It was like a decade ago and took about 2 years to fulfill the order. I don't even know if Omega is still offering group buys.
ABMD
Bullets don't fly without Supply
Ha, Rgr that
I went to an Omega event last night regarding a pretty cool future Speedmaster product that relates specifically to Navy squadrons/pilots. It's something that's been 2 years in the making. Wish I could post the pictures they showed us, but unfortunately I can't just yet. Hoping they get everything finalized and released soon because I feel like a lot of you will really enjoy it.
Word on the street is that Omega is going to implement the almighty HELNONMONKSPANKRON squadron logo for the Speedmaster dial…which would be ridiculously cool. If implemented, HELNONMONKSPANKRON Skipper @Griz882 probably won’t know whether to laugh or cry…
Cool only if the minute and hour hands are shaped like rotor blades!
Oh…OK…for a second there I thought you were going to say, “Cool only if the minute and hour hands are shaped like dicks!”
