Its like calling a mechanic to fix your car. Can’t really answer that over the phone. It depends on the kind of watch you have, because a Rolex is going to be a little bit different than a Seiko watch…
The higher end watches are worth fixing such as a Rolex or Omega. A lot of time the lower end watches are better off just replacing the watch.
A fine watch should be serviced at least every 1-5 years. You can even come in and have your watch cleaned, most Jewelry shops that do watch repair will do this for free.
Sometimes, it depends on the type of repair, the availability of replacement parts and the extent of the damage.
Yes, you can buy a cheap repair kit at Walmart and try to do it yourself, even with the idea that it’s going to save you money in the long run but you are likely to do more damage trying…
For old vintage watches, our bill is usually about $125/hr + parts. The availability of parts can make a difference in cost and wait times. On occasion, custom parts need to be made, which can drive the price up as…
A lot of the times it costs more to fix a vintage watch than it does to find a replacement. We would say that if it has sentimental value, then it is worth getting repaired.
Depending on the watch, about $120 - $1500. In most cases with lower end watches, which break more often and easier, it is better to just replace the watch. Taking the watch apart to change the dial is a specialized…
Rubies, Diamonds, Emeralds, Gold, Sapphire and Platinum hold their value the most.
It’s a great way to memorialize a moment in time. [statistics on gold industry etc]