As long as your watchmaker lets you know exactly what he did and charges you fairly for work done. Some may spend more time for extras like polishing/valet work.

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you!

Yes will post how I polish at a later date

Got it

Thanks bro!

These Valjoux ETA based calibers are legends

Thank you! I plan to film some polishing tutorials if I can find some time. I use tape to mask off areas and polishing/graining wheels. Subscribe to see when the video is released. Thank you!

Sorry my friend, I do not take jobs from KZfaq. But you could ask some questions I will be happy to answer them if it helps you.

It depends on the current condition of the Lume really. Taken care of, they should work for years through the night. They work best in pitch darkness. Any night lights or bright sleeping room will significantly diminish the apparent glow. I can still tell time for Superluminova watches 5am in the morning.

I understand Omega's service interval recommendation is every 5 to 8 years. 5, if its a daily beater or stretch it to 8 years if it's not an everyday watch. It will be good if there's an Official Authorised Omega workshop in your area, or you have a capable independent watchmaker serving you. This is not a fancy coaxial or special caliber so I think most decent watchmaker should be able to do a good job, as always ask around for a reliable workshop or best yet, Omega Authorised if you can afford it. I wish you all the best and continue to wear this nice watch in good health and spirit!

Mine is a coaxial so presumably even more expensive to service!

Omega Authorized charges are the same standard between coaxial and usual swiss lever escapement. Coaxial escapement lubrication requires more finesse and requires oiling under microscope. I do charge a little more for coaxial here. But its good problem, depending on how you look at it! Cheers! www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/interventions-and-prices/price-calculator @@neilbailey2893

Thank you

It's an old watch using the 7750 based caliber before it was modernised with co-axial upgrade. I think it should be 2000's. I am not sure the pricing, you can check out chrono24 for the available resale prices.

Thanks Sir for your good support

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Thanks so much. Couldn’t get it out of my head.

They usually cost abit less than what Omega charges if I do them. At Omega It would be about $800-1000

You are right. But the D5 usually does not affect operation as the friction is already excessive.

The other way I have hear from other techs is to set a heating plate to 60-70C before even trying. Of course, you will also do well to be extreme wary of some Chronographs like Breitling (newer models). These have a high failure rate of hands damage as they are so tightly fitted stock, unless you have Breitling parts account.

Thanks! Yes, my Breitling Chronomat was one of them where the tube snapped and was left on the seconds wheel.

For a chronograph, non-precious metal, it comes to be around 800USD, plus parts. I just used the price calculator on the Omega website: www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/interventions-and-prices/price-calculator

@@awatchdiary thank you