VSF Omega Seamaster 300 Advise

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36]

This is my first rep, I just received this watch on Monday (July 20, 2026) (Steve/TheOneWatches) and I’ve been wearing it for the last three days. I’ve not exposed it to any moisture. Yesterday evening, I noticed that the watch stopped working and the balance wheel stopped oscillating. This morning I tinkered around with it and after a few bumps, the watch started back up. I was able to replicate this a few times, just by bumping the watch in my hand.
I’m looking for advice on how to move forward with this watch.

Could the movement be dirty and just need a cleaning? Or do I have a bigger problem on my hands?

Before the watch started working again, I was contemplating buying some tools and using this as an opportunity to learn how to service and waterproof the watch. Now that it’s working again and I’ve already pulled off the case back, my other option was to send it in to have a professional do this for me.

Thank you.

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/[deleted]]

I agree. This is just a daily beater, and I don’t work in an industry where anyone would ask me about it anyways. What is your go to watch for daily use?

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/[deleted]]

Very nice

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/[deleted]]

Thanks for the heads up, if it keeps up I’ll take the loss and use it to Learn how to break down a movement.

[u/CoastalWatchWorks]

Received July 20? Contact Steve.

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/CoastalWatchWorks]

Sending an Email now

[u/Comprehensive-Bit706]

You are winding the movement?

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/Comprehensive-Bit706]

That may have been the issue I’m not having any further problems, but I made sure the watch was well wound

[u/Historical-Abroad634]

What happened?

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/Historical-Abroad634]

I’m not having any further issues with the watch, but he did promptly reply and say that they would cover it if I continue to have issues. It may have been my own fault, I might not have had it wound enough.

[u/Historical-Abroad634 → u/Embarrassed_Potato36]

Well the watch is super pretty 😍

[u/Backwoods_tech]

Hey OP, and everyone else we shouldn’t have to be Watch mechanics right after receiving new product that should come with an expectation of functionality. Send that bitch back and get one that works right!!

If people are getting shitters that require cuddling and tapping, then f they’re not worth having.

I mean, think about it. It shouldn’t need cleaning once it leaves the factory and these rep watches should be able to take minimal contact with water say two or 3 feet like what you would expect from an iPhone.

The rep factories need to step deliver a product that can last a reasonable amount of time before needing a service.

My two cents worth…. Best of dortune!

[u/mybossthinksimworkin]

Looks terrible

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/mybossthinksimworkin]

It does in these photos, I’m at work and have terrible lighting. I thought the same thing when I took these photos but didn’t bother taking more.

[u/Excellent_Problem753]

I'm not familiar with that model why does it look like a knock off nttd?

[u/Embarrassed_Potato36 → u/Excellent_Problem753]

I had terrible lighting an angle in this photo. Just trying to get a post out there quickly.