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Post by Chris on Apr 28, 2016 16:22:29 GMT
Anyone on here got any idea about how to clean up/tidy up vintage watches? A 1940s hand wind Tudor to be specific.
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Post by zippy on Apr 29, 2016 8:28:23 GMT
I'd say be extremely careful - if the watch has any monetary or sentimental value, you're probably best leaving it alone. These things often lose value if the owner has attempted to clean/service them. I have my grandads GSTP and I was quoted a ridiculous price to have it professionally serviced, so I've left it as it is.  |
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Post by Chris on Apr 29, 2016 14:05:16 GMT
Yeah agreed. If you are interested I've found a bloke called Watch guy whose prices seem reasonable. In comparison -£120 instead of £250 to service a Tudor.
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Apr 29, 2016 14:11:23 GMT
There is a jeweller local to us that specialises in this sort of thing. I have a Raymond Weil that I have serviced there at about a third of the cost of a main dealer ( as it were). Can recommend them unreservedly. winski.co.uk/services/2893934 |
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Post by Chris on May 3, 2016 20:57:51 GMT
Turns out there's a fella in Edinburgh who's shop is stuck in a time warp - along with his prices. He opened up the watch today,checked it over,greased a few wee bits n bobs and got it all running nicely whilst explaining to me all about it. Charged £8. I asked him how much to service it. Pointless me replied - it's all fine. If I insisted then it'd be £40!
Delighted.
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Post by ChrisB on May 3, 2016 21:51:29 GMT
Excellent!
Sounds like he's one of the last of a rare breed.
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Post by Chris on May 4, 2016 11:04:51 GMT
Check out the shop interior - proper time warp stuff.  |
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