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08-29-11: Aball
My Omega Seamaster quit working! I had to get it completely overhauled after only 2.5 years of light (but regular) use.

My jeweler sent my Seamaster (Titanium and Rose Gold) back to Omega for clean and refinish.

I received the estimate by phone last night, nearly $2000.00 including tax. I requested they return with no work done.

I'm considering selling and going to another brand I'm so angry. Years ago when I had Rolex they were a fraction that cost for complete overhaul.

Yikes, a $2000 maintenance. I was pissed when my Baume & Mercier "required" a $400 brush up.

Does anyone have a Ball watch? I saw some at a local store and was impressed. They have unique but still tasteful designs and are relatively inexpensive.

Years ago when I had Rolex they were a fraction that cost for complete overhaul.

Yes, you are right. Most watch manufacturers charge an Arm for nearly nothing.
Rolex is expensive when you buy it, but their Revision incl. repair is a bargain compared to others. I had a Datejust running 23 Years nonstop, then it stopped working (Dry). Rolex made the repair with new parts and polish for 500$ only. I expected much more, because it was not working anymore.