How much should I pay to service my rep?

[Nivka]

My v6f aquanaut doesn’t have a good power reserve and loses 10 mins randomly. I think it’s time for a service. She has a sw-200 sellita movement. What’s a fair price to have her serviced?

 

[PACCBET]

$100-150 average

 

[Nivka]

$100-150 average

Thank you. I’ve got a feeling they’re going to quote me double or triple that

 

[bobandshawn]

Quicker, cheaper to replace the movement...in my opinion. Brand new ETA is 160 - 180.

Bob

 

[Nivka]

Quicker, cheaper to replace the movement...in my opinion. Brand new ETA is 160 - 180.

Bob

That’s what I tried to tell the guy, but he insisted they are aud600!

 

[Timnic54]

Standard SW200 is $175

Available from https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/sellita-movement-list

No way should anyone ask more than its cost to service it.

 

[Nivka]

I mentioned Cousins and Otto Frei, but he said those were wholesalers at wholesale prices lol

Is it a bad idea to have a watch serviced overseas because having it shipped back will potentially damage the delicate work just performed on it?

 

[SSTEEL]

I service those for €100 euros, and that comes with a warranty of six months too.

 

[Maron]

I mentioned Cousins and Otto Frei, but he said those were wholesalers at wholesale prices lol

Is it a bad idea to have a watch serviced overseas because having it shipped back will potentially damage the delicate work just performed on it?

I wouldn’t worry about it


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[Timnic54]

I mentioned Cousins and Otto Frei, but he said those were wholesalers at wholesale prices lol

Is it a bad idea to have a watch serviced overseas because having it shipped back will potentially damage the delicate work just performed on it?

Shipping should not affect a watch in that way all watches get shipped somewhere.

 

[bobandshawn]

No way should anyone ask more than its cost to BUY it.

 

[Nivka]

They quoted aud230 (usd170) with 12 month warranty. I green lighted it because even though it’s on the more expensive side, that’s worth the convenience of having it in Melbourne and not worrying about shipping costs and risks. Thanks everyone for your advice

 

[Timnic54]

They quoted aud230 (usd170) with 12 month warranty. I green lighted it because even though it’s on the more expensive side, that’s worth the convenience of having it in Melbourne and not worrying about shipping costs and risks. Thanks everyone for your advice

You save money on the shipping . You don't worry your watch will be taken by customs You know they will do it correctly, because you have a year to find out if they didn't. Life is too short already. Good choice.