Beautiful watch and great dial choice

Apr 22, 2024,13:22 PM
 

Wanted to know since you wear it in water, if you do pressure tests every year or don’t bother and wear your piece in the sea since 10 years.

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My trusty speedmaster 40mm auto

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : April 21st, 2024-21:49
Not a common watch around here as I can't remember seeing many. I like the size at 40mm, and the anthracite dial. This is a longer term piece, just crossed 11 years with it. I added the omega speedmaster rubber strap (as it came on cordura strap). It was ...  

This is a killer dial…I would be all over this if they hadn’t included a date function.

 
 By: ArmisT : April 22nd, 2024-03:39
As far as servicing, I didn’t realize you have to be so specific with regard to each original part you don’t want replaced. I would have thought they would naturally keep original parts unless absolutely necessary to change out. Good lesson here, thanks. ... 

They generally replace I have found.

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : April 22nd, 2024-18:58
I just like the idea of this one keeping it's original patina

Very nice❣️ Not sure why it get‘s so little love from the crowd. Probaby too close to the moonwatch…

 
 By: MCG (Markus) : April 22nd, 2024-11:39
Ps: Regarding service: Ido not care so much on what they do - the service team will know. Also because here in Switzerland at least service cost is standardized. Not sure what the prices are now, but a standard service for a Chronograph at Omega was, 5 ye... 

Yea I was a little perturbed when I a jlc they changed the crown

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : April 22nd, 2024-19:00
It is slightly different. I don't really care as there isn't a value issue, just feels different. The knurling and logo. I believe service was $925 plus tax and fees and came to 1k.

Beautiful watch and great dial choice

 
 By: Derreck : April 22nd, 2024-13:22
Wanted to know since you wear it in water, if you do pressure tests every year or don’t bother and wear your piece in the sea since 10 years.

I would probably go with the recommendations

 
 By: TeutonicCarFan : April 22nd, 2024-19:04
But in 11 years I wore it in the ocean a couple of times (mostly my submariner here), but in the pool very often. No issues. I had never gotten pressure test.

Very good then.

 
 By: Derreck : April 22nd, 2024-20:44
Thanks for the answer