A reader noted that I have quite a few Omega pieces over the years and asked if I was interested to rescue (read : restore) a tired-looking Omega Speedmaster that he had seen in an advert. The asking price was a tad high in comparison to the state that the watch was in; and since the Speedy in question was in production between 1991-1998, the restoration work could be costlier than the standard RM3,000 that Omega service centre charges for the full-servicing of newer chronograph modules (restoration starts from RM8,500).
I have had sent a couple of Omega watches for full servicing, the latest two pieces being a 45.5mm Seamaster Planet Ocean and 40mm Speedmaster; so I know that the watches would come back performing like new after the watchsmiths in Omega service centre had performed their abacadraba on them.
The Caliber 1155 as utilised in the Speedy in question, was essentially an ETA 7750 with an Omega rotor, so I don't foresee much problems in the servicing even if done externally. Sourcing for the hands, however, could be a challenge given that we were talking about parts from the 90s; so it may still need to go back to Omega service centre at the end of the day.
I've always been rather passionate about mechanical watches, especially when it comes to Rolex and Omega, so let's see if I could strike up a deal with the seller to take this piece off his hand; and give the watch a proper make-over that it rightfully deserves.
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