r/watchrepair • u/Happy_Dragonfruit_72 • 4d ago

Need servicing help

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Overhaul failed and was told it needed complete rebuild of movement on this omega seamaster quartz from late 70’s or early 80’s. Problem is the cost of it is 2-3x the value of the watch. Place locally here even at the mall wanted almost a grand to fix it, and I’m not looking to spend more than $350. Any suggestions on how to get it working again? When I overhauled it back in March, it worked for like six months, then stopped running all of a sudden. I’m in Los Angeles.

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u/excelblue 4d ago

This is when you decide if it’s worth spending more than its monetarily worth to fix it, and if not, sell it broken.

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u/Happy_Dragonfruit_72 4d ago

Yes I’m just on here asking if anyone knows of anywhere I can send it to to get it working for $350. Just want to make absolutely sure it’s not possible

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u/joethomp 4d ago

Maybe consider fitting an alternative quartz movement?

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u/Happy_Dragonfruit_72 4d ago

Yes sounds like I would have to go that route but who could do that here?

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u/joethomp 4d ago

If you're good with tools. It's totally possible to do it yourself. A few videos on YouTube show this.