400 effing quid,
02 November 2011, 06:32 AM
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I happen to like both. The service sounds a little pricey but like cars you can usually find an indy who will do the same job for a lot less cash.
02 November 2011, 09:55 AM
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Rolex's, Omega's, one's. Primary school level errors. I'm embarrassed for you.
Re servicing, the golden rule amongst most watch collectors is.... don't. Not unless you really have a problem. They usually never come back quite as good as when they leave the factory. Service charges are the watch industry's equivalent of extended warranties - money for old rope.
Re servicing, the golden rule amongst most watch collectors is.... don't. Not unless you really have a problem. They usually never come back quite as good as when they leave the factory. Service charges are the watch industry's equivalent of extended warranties - money for old rope.
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I got my Dad's old rolex (when he upgraded).
It was the same age as me and hadn't been serviced since 1964.
10 years ago I got a service from Rolex.
£105.
Included a new dial, new hands and new glass as all were pretty much fcuked.
Money well spent
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£400 - **** that !
It was the same age as me and hadn't been serviced since 1964.
10 years ago I got a service from Rolex.
£105.
Included a new dial, new hands and new glass as all were pretty much fcuked.
Money well spent
.£400 - **** that !
02 November 2011, 11:51 AM
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Look at it this way, a full service for a Rolex is more skilled and labour intensive than for most cars these days. So lets all start bitching about paying £400 for changing the oil and plugging in diagnostic machine.
Sometimes you need to put perspective on these things.
If you watch is out of warranty, there are plenty of competent independents who will service it for less.
Sometimes you need to put perspective on these things.
If you watch is out of warranty, there are plenty of competent independents who will service it for less.
02 November 2011, 05:16 PM
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Could be equally applied to cars and tuning etc so I don't think you thought that comment out. Tastes differ, doesn't mean people need their head examining.
I happen to like both. The service sounds a little pricey but like cars you can usually find an indy who will do the same job for a lot less cash.
I happen to like both. The service sounds a little pricey but like cars you can usually find an indy who will do the same job for a lot less cash.
If I wanted to buy a new, family size motor, you can say the average industry price would be £15k - £25k.
A Ferrari 458 retails at what, £180K?
The two types of car a very different. Yes, the Ferrari can pop to shops just like the Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen can. But put these cars up against the Fezza around a track and the difference becomes obvious.
My point is, can a £20k watch do things so much better than a £9.99 watch from argos?
Apart from making the owner feel better about themselves obviously.
Last edited by Gear Head; 02 November 2011 at 05:18 PM.
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