What is a service or overhaul ? |
- When we service a watch we complete the following:
- Completely disassemble the movement
- Clean all parts through the ultrasonic cleaner
- Lubricate all parts
- replace all gaskets
- adjust the time
- time the watch on our timing wheel for several days to be sure the watch is working to our standards
- Clean and polish the case and band
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How much does a service cost? |
- The minimum price for a service on a mechanical ladies or gentlemans self-winding/automatic watch is $239.00 plus return postage and insurance.
- The minimum price for a service on a quartz ladies or gentlemans watch is $189.00 plus return postage and insurance.
- These prices do not include ROLEX watches.
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How often should I have my watch serviced? |
- As with any piece of mechanical equipment your watch requires normal maintenance and lubrication. Most fine Swiss watch manufacturers recommend having your watch serviced and lubricated every three to five years. This does depend on wear and atmospheric conditions and the age of the timepiece.
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My watch is in need of repair, how much will it cost? |
- Send your watch to me for a free quote. I will examine your watch and send you an email detailing the exact cost of repair. Should you decide not to repair the watch - I do request you provide payment for return postage and insurance.
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How long of a warranty do you offer on repairs? |
- When we perform a complete service or repairs, the watch is covered by a 12 month warranty covering internal functionality. The warranty does not include damaged caused by impact of the watch, such as banging or dropping the watch. The warranty does not cover moisture intrusion caused by leaving the crown unscrewed or from a broken crystal. The crystal, band, bezel or case are not covered by the warranty.
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After my watch is serviced, how accurate will it be? |
- The normal time keeping accuracy of any mechanical watch is between 0-10 seconds fast in a twenty-four hour period. Keep in mind that exposing the watch to certain extremes, such as temperature or magnetism, may cause the watch to perform outside of normal limits.
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How do I send my watch to you? |
- You can send your watch by Fed EX as we will send you a pre-paid label from FedEx that you can print from your home computer. It will be returned by registered, insured US MAIL unless you request another method.
NOTE: It is important to purchase insurance coverage for the full value of the watch.
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What is the method of payment? |
- We accept payment by check ,money order, or credit card.
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