Increase in prices for omega battery replacement

[Gav]

Just a heads up Omega have increased the prices for replacement of batteries for watches non ss models to an eye watering £205

[Kingstepper]

Any idea what it is for ss models and why different (if it is)?

[Gav]

Any idea what it is for ss models and why different (if it is)?

I think it was around the £100 mark

[Kingstepper]

I think it was around the £100 mark

Thanks, sounds more reasonable!

Are Ti priced as SS?

[stefmcd]

Sorry, when you say non-ss, are you meaning precious metal models?

[Gav]

Yes effectively any precious metal watch batteries will cost more

[stefmcd]

What's the justification for the precious metal watches costing double? The battery must cost a similar amount.

[seikopath]

Was quoted 100/120 iirc not so long ago by local AD, local accredited indy was 40 notes.

[Jammt79]

Yes, but it includes gold crown replacement systematically and if you own a chronograph it will cost even more but crown and pushers are replaced. Crown, all seals, case disassembly and cleaning. It’s called a water resistance service.


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[stefmcd]

But the crown is untouched with ss models?

[Jammt79]

No always SS is replaced along with all seals. Prior omega charged for gold crown separately. Generally your better off than if you buy the crown plus battery and reseal


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[kosumi]

I wonder whether they make more money from watches or battery replacements!!