Omega

First of all, $80 for "gaskets" is nuts.  Of course if you have to replace the pushers then the $80 price isn't off by too much.  I'm thinking $640 is still a bit high.  I'm guessing you'd pay around this much for a full restoration in Bienne and at least it would be done correctly. 

Is this a well established watch service?  Did they disassemble the movement already to give you such a detailed and precise quote?  Sounds like they must have to know exactly what parts need replacing. 

Personally, I'd get a second estimate.

Chris

Doh!

Thanks for the feeback.

I also thought that 620 was steep. I took it into Time & Gold Ltd, which is on the official  omega " Customer Service network". They are even listed on the omega.com repair section. I think it may be a pusher problem but they are over charging me for the parts. I feel that I can get a cheaper deal ordered them online.

So if you guys have got your vintage omega watch repaired. How much did it set you back?

I don't even know where to start to find a decent watch repair shop. I don't want to get ripped off but I also want to get a good job done.

So if anyone knows of a good place here in Vancouver BC Canada please let me know. Also how do I get my watch nice and shiny again? What is the average cost of a good cleaning (case and bracelet only).

some how, omega repair & services is expensive.like for my case, i got a 30+ years old omega sent to omega HQ to have it service and replace the crack bezel. after a few month they got back to me with the quatation. to replace the crack bezel, service and to replace any parts that need to be replace, total it cost me 3 times of the amount that i got for my watch. so end up having it sent back to me as it is and i will have to decide what to do with it.. LOL

 

Tony.

Hi,

I'm in Vancouver and can vouch that Time & Gold is somewhat out-to-lunch on their prices...

I would recommend Otto Friedl in the basement of the Hotel Vancouver instead. I had a 321 Speedmaster restored by them a couple of years ago for about $250. This is for the labour; I had tracked down and sourced all parts on the net.

George

ny

I have been using this elderly Chinese watch-maker for many years now.  He charges me $100 to service my Breitlin Chrono.  He is semi-retired but he does a lot of high-end pieces.  No shop front any more; I have to see him at his home in Vancouver.
He makes parts as well if they are no longer available. 
Write to me so that I can give you his telephone number, if you want. 
Best Regards - PeterZ

hi peter may I have the gentleman's contact, I need to service my seamaster.
Thanks a lot.

David

Hi Peter
I need your help, how and where can I get the service of this gentleman to service my 2 Omegas in Vancouver area?
Please reply.

Thanks

David