Omega service PROBLEMS

Feb 12, 2015,01:50 AM
 

Hallo Everyone

I want to know if other people have had problems with omega service, particularly with vintage watches. I sent my Ploprof 600m to them for an estimate to repair (via Goldsmiths) as the winding stem had broken however, when the sales person called to tell me the cost (1450 GBP for a full service with warranty or 500 GBP for stem repair and no warranty) I decided it was too expensive for me and asked them to return the watch without any intervention. What happened next completely shocked me and this is the reason I am asking if other people have had a bad experience at the hands of Omega. I was informed that my watch had returned from Omega and I could go and collect it however, when I arrived at Goldsmith the assistant gave me my watch in an Omega service box and said little else other then pleasantries.   When I returned home I opened the box and my watch had indeed been repaired, not only that, the glass had been changed ( which I did not want as I liked the worn look) and the winding stem and crown replaced. The watch was, I thought, was working properly so I let it go however, over the next few days the watch keep stopping 2 or 3 times a day which did not happen before I sent it to Omega. I returned to Goldsmiths and told them of the problem and they said there had been no intervention on my watch. Clearly, this was not true, the glass and winding stem had been replaced so I pushed on my point and they telephoned omega and they said the same. Fortunately, I have photos of my watch before I sent it and can prove there has been an intervention so I am confident this will eventually be resolved however, the way the sales staff treated me at Omega is appalling as first of all they just dismissed my comments then when they agreed to send the watch back to Omega they refused to write down on the service request that the watch was originally sent in for just a winding stem replacement. 

I have to say, this is the worst customer service I have ever experience at a watch dealer and I await the response from the CEO of Omega, hopefully it was all a mistake. The Omega tech dept is supposed to be telephoning me in 6-8 weeks to disuss the issue, well do I need to say anymore!!!

Look forward to your comments 



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Not sure I totally understand, but...

 
 By: gatorcpa : February 12th, 2015-14:20
...I will try to see this objectively from both sides. First of all, I'm not ordinarily inclined to recommend Omega for service of vintage watches due to the extreme cost. However, for some rare and valuable models, they may be the only ones with access t... 

One of the Omegas in my collection . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 14th, 2015-14:53
. . . went in for service by my independent watchmaker with hands fully filled with aged lume. Upon return, the hands were re-lumed, and not to my liking. I asked to have the fresh lume removed, and now, it looks like this. I had asked my watchmaker to le...  

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 By: divebuddy1963 : February 18th, 2015-03:33
Yes, you are so right! Really sorry it ended this way for you my issue was also around keeping the watch looking aged and original. Well, have had a response from Omega and although still insisting that there had been no intervention (even though clearly ... 

Well, if you're crazy . . .

 
 By: Dr No : February 18th, 2015-11:29
[watch credit: rsr / photo credit: Dr No] . . . then welcome to the asylum ;-) . . . ...  

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 By: divebuddy1963 : February 22nd, 2015-03:22
Well guys an update on my issues with Omega service. I got the call back Omega promised however, all is not well! The technician agrees that the watch did not have any intervention. I am gutted that omega can just lie through there teeth when clearly some... 

I don't think you will have the same issues with a new Omega.

 
 By: amanico : February 22nd, 2015-03:35
For vintage, I avoid sending them to the Manufacture, except to JLC because I know them very well, and I give my watches to a special watchmaker. In other cases, I give my vintage watches to a watchmaker in France. I find it safer. As to answer your quest... 

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 By: divebuddy1963 : March 24th, 2015-02:26
Well guys following my experience at the hands of OMEGA service the manager of Omega called me last week and left a message to contact him with a proposal that 'I might find acceptable' ohhh. Well I did make contact with him and this is what he said would... 

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