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Should I Buy an Omega from Japan?
The Japan import reality: your Speedmaster arrives on a steel bracelet that is three links too short, so you put it on leather just to wear it. An Omega listed by a seller in Japan can look like a bargain. Sometimes the asking price is hundreds less than a comparable...
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Why Does My Omega Watch Keep Stopping? (And How to Fix It)
You wear your Omega all day, take it off before bed, and set it on the nightstand. The next morning, you find that it stopped at 3:15 AM. Your first thought may be that something is broken and you’re looking at a repair bill. Before you get to that point, I’d check...
Why Is My Omega Watch Running Fast? (Automatic & Manual Moonwatch Fix)
If your Omega suddenly starts gaining minutes, check for magnetism. Manual-wind Moonwatches can also run fast when under-wound. Here’s how to tell the difference.
How Much Does It Cost to Service an Omega? (Factory vs. Independent)
If you own an Omega Seamaster, Speedmaster, or Aqua Terra that is losing time, refusing to wind, or simply due for maintenance, you are facing a choice: hand it over to an Authorized Dealer or send it to an independent specialist. Most online guides either repeat...
Why Won’t the Crown Screw Down on My Omega Seamaster?
If your Omega Seamaster crown spins, pops out, or will not screw down, here is how to start the threads and recognize signs of damage.
How Do I Know If My Omega Speedmaster Is Fully Wound? (Can You Overwind It?)
If you just bought your first Omega Speedmaster Professional, you might not know what to expect when winding it. Most people who are new to manual-wind watches either stop way too early—leaving the watch half-powered—or they hesitate because they have no idea how the...
Why Does My Omega Seamaster Date Change at Noon?
If your Omega Seamaster changes the date at noon, the time is usually set 12 hours off. Here’s how to set the date and time correctly.
