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Hi all.
I’m about to send off my speedmaster to STS in Essex for a service and refurbishment.
Do these guys offer discounts for forum members?
They a good outfit? Reviews seem good. Anyone have experience with them?
Just thought it might be worth asking about forum discount, if any?
Cheers.
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No discounts that I'm aware of; in fact, I believe their pricing is based on/dictated by Omega (or at least used to be).Quote:
Originally Posted by Stonewood
I had my PO returned from Genesis watchmaking at the end of August after a full service and case refurbishment.
Duncan did a realy good refurb' job on the case and bracelet. It came back looking like new.
The movement was running about +10spd when I sent it but since the 1st September on average has been running at about +0.4spd.
Great communication throughout the process.
I can’t comment on the availability of discount but I have used STS three times including a ‘68 Seamaster and a modern SMPc and I have found the communication, turnaround time, price and quality of the work undertaken to be superb. The watches were retuned in Omega service pods with an Omega warranty card. I have no affiliation with the company but would certainly recommend them.
That’s reassuring to know. Thank you. They sent you an Omega warranty card too? Are they a part of omega then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Ey-Up
I was going to send my watch to omega but they were another £350 more expensive than STS.
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STS is the medical abbreviation for syphilis
Thank you for that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowdon
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"Forum discount?
Which forum? Oh, TZ-UK. That will be 20% extra, Sir"...
I don't understand the price difference - STS is an accredited Omega service centre and as such their pricing (at least used to) mirrored that of Omega...but if STS is cheaper, so much the better :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Stonewood
I have sent them my watch. So far so good. Great comms so far. They confirmed it arrived. They will send me an estimate within 5 days.
Will update this thread accordingly if anyone is interested.
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£650 to service my Speedy Pro 😳😳
Ouch rather you than me
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Did you need extra parts from them?Quote:
Originally Posted by dougair
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Try Duncan at Genesis Watchmaking.
I have no affiliation with this company however excellant service should be rewarded.
Don’t know, that’s their price for a mechanical chronograph 25-50 years old! Doesn’t need servicing at the moment but I’ve no history so I’m sure it will do at some point!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stonewood
Ah yes. The age bumps the price up unfortunately.Quote:
Originally Posted by dougair
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Highly recommend Duncan at Genesis! He’s done my Speedy Pro before!Quote:
Originally Posted by johnboy24
He doesn’t do refinishing though does he?Quote:
Originally Posted by cfranklin
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It was a while back but he gave my Speedmaster a light polish.
The other one I’ve recently used is Sean Yates at About Time who provided excellent service and comms!
Sad to say.Quote:
Originally Posted by Snowdon
Day 1. Posted RMSD to STSQuote:
Originally Posted by Stonewood
Day 2. Email from STS confirming the arrival of my watch.
Day 5. Email from STS with a condition report and estimate. I have asked them to proceed.
Watch will be returned via post (£15) within 6 weeks.
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I'd definitely recommend Simon Freese. I suspect he'd service a Speedy for a lot less than £650 and he does case finishing too. He's busy so don't expect instant responses and a super fast turnaround but he's busy for good reason!
Thanks for the info. Will bare him in mind for next time.Quote:
Originally Posted by deepreddave
The price I have to pay with STS for a 2010 omega Speedmaster is £475 including refinishing - the watch is the full 18K gold edition so not a bad price considering omega want £850.
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You're in very good hands with STS.