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Originally Posted by Porsche-O-Phile
Does a 911 even have 2000 moving parts?
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Easily, if you count all the little ones.
A chronograph has less than that, though. Still, a watch service is very time consuming, if done right. I'll offer two pieces of advice, having been a watch collector for 25 years.
1. I have yet to see an independent that was as good as a factory service center. I've tried everything from the local jewelers, the local independent watchmakers and the largest independent service facilities in the US. You may get lucky but I'll never waste my money again on anything that isn't factory, including those brands that I have to send overseas.
2. By going through a dealer, you are likely paying a markup. Contact the factory service center directly and see what price you get.
I probably average $500 per service on a watch, including refinishing of the case and band. If this is too much money for you to swallow, I suggest you sell the watch as-is.
JR
PS. One more thing. You'll likely find that Omega's US service facility will take a long time to service the watch. I've waited 4 months just to recieve pins for a bracelet. You may wish to ship it to Omega in Switzerland.