My Speedmaster is back from service

Aug 06, 2021,03:22 AM
 

I posted a month ago about an issue with my recetly acquired 3861 Speemaster, which required to send it back to Omega for a fix.


I just got the watch back yesterday, tested the chronograph mutiple times, and the issue seems to have been fixed.

I will do a more detail post about the whole process at some stage, as I am still waiting for the Omega technician to get back to me to explain in detail the nature of the problem, and how they resolved it.

In the mean time, I just thought I'd share a few picture of the watch, which I have put on a NASA style velcro strap I have received from Joseph Bonnie. It is very light and flexible, and thinner than a typical NATO, which makes for great comfort.











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Glad to hear all's well in Speedy-land, Boris! . . .

 
 By: Dr No : August 6th, 2021-03:49
. . . one of my pals bought a hesalite 1861 from an AD last week and relayed some interesting feedback: demand is purportedly up for the 1861, and substantial discounts are now offered on 3861 models. I've no idea if that's true, but if it is, I wonder if... 

Hello Art

 
 By: Boris : August 6th, 2021-05:30
I am not sure this would be entirely connected to the few instances of 3861 that seem to have cropped up. Besides watch geeks like us, who spend a lot of time on fora discussing these issues, I do not believe the general public is aware of them. So a few ... 

Finally

 
 By: Weems@8 : August 6th, 2021-04:37
Your Speedmaster works fine. My Omega is fine. I have great experience with Longines and the Sellita in my B and M. I am curious how my Omega will be, and i knew my watch can be fixed by certified Omega repair center. Still running good, fingers crossed.

Glad to hear...hope it is a "permanent" fix.

 
 By: S F : August 6th, 2021-06:21
Meanwhile, enjoy!

Lovely strap. I need one too..

 
 By: Pun : August 6th, 2021-06:52
I feel present watch with, instead of 3861, previous 1861 movement would be a perfect Speedmaster for me. I know that's not possible now. Ship has sailed..

My new 3861 is at SGUS in Secaucus, NY...

 
 By: MikiJ : August 6th, 2021-12:29
It took a couple of weeks of daily winding before the movement allowed smooth winding to the recommended 60 winds for full power reserve, 60 hours. Like every manual movement daily beater I've put on my wrist I gently wind it x 17+/- every morning. After ...