Watch Service Question on different calibers

Chronograph movements have additional parts and are more complicated so they always require a bit more work. Omegas are fairly reliable and well made, not sure if yours is just an anomaly or the way that specific model is.

The ladies Rolex Datejust is a Honda Civic as far as reliabilty goes. Each generation has its own small issues but overall they’re fairly solid. My watchmaker actually prefers the 80s and 90s 2135 caliber more since the 2000s 2235 caliber has one expensive issue with a pinion or axle (don’t remember exactly).

The DEEPSEA has the 3135 movement which is pretty much bulletproof.

 

I will add to the perception that Omegas are normally bullet-proof. I can still pick up my grandfather's gold retirement watch and it works.

I have owned just about every iteration of the Speedmaster and can say the men's size movements (321, 861, 1860, 1040, 1045, 1150, etc.) are all bullet proof. I have zero experience with the women's version (I would imagine the caliber is different.) The SeaMasters are all bullet-proof in my opinion.

Have you thought about buying her a Speedmaster Reduced? Or a full-sized model? I bought my wife a Sothis Spirit of the Moon (larger watch) and she loves it. I have the twin, of course.

 

Dan,

I see you're in Pasadena. The guys at LA watchworks are awesome, and can help service any watch you might get. I just bought something from HQ Milton, and they shipped it to the guys in Pasadena to pick up in person. They were super friendly, open, and accommodating. I'll happily ship my watches to them from Canada for service opposed to going to a AD.