I've had a timepiece (an Omega) out for service for 4 years now! (yes crazy I know). I received it from a friend and its sentimental to me. I keep emailing this watchmaker that is working on it and he barley even responds (the last time was two years ago ...
Anything more than 12 months for even a vintage piece to me would be too long. I once owned a vintage IWC watch and sent if back to IWC and it took 5 months which to me was fair as it had quite a bit of work done to it. If parts had to be made, 12 months ...
but I can understand his position. What about sourcing a similar piece and keeping that piece for spare part? Or ask on a more dedicated Omega forum for solution?
the Electronics (circuit board). I would suggest you ask him to advise what part he is looking for - that way you can decide whether or not this is a genuine issue and if so whether to just replace the movement which is what happens much of the time with ...
Is high even today, but I just wanted the work done and thought that would be it and we would get the best possible part. I dont understand why he couldnt find a donor that had a suitable circuit board, there are always many part lot examples for this mov...
4 years is way to long . Is it possible to pick up the watch ? A normal communication is required in these cases . So when you have contact i would suggest that he sent you the watch and you can look for a other watchmaker who is able to do the job .