[time-nuts] Watch Repair

[Flemming Larsen]

$400 is about what I expect to pay at a reputable watch repair shop in San Francisco (Geneva Watch Repair) to restore my Omega Constellation, calibre 564, chronometer. Probably well worth it although probably close to what it cost new in 1971.

I think I will take my 1978 Seiko Chronograph, battery-powered quartz watch in for a checkup and battery replacement as well.

Thanks,

-- Flemming Larsen


--- Den tirs 15/2/11 skrev Chris Albertson <albertson.chris at gmail.com>:

> 
> > What exactly is "not that expensive" if I wanted to
> send it back to Omega in Switzerland and what is the
> procedure?
> 
> Short answer: "about $400" but it comes back like new and
> with a warranty.
> 
> Longer answer: Note that CHF and USD are about 1:1
> even,  then look here
> http://www.omegawatches.com/customer-service/watch-repair/repair-prices
> My parents were in Switzerland and found you can get MUCH
> better
> prices if you are actually there and know a "local" who can
> point out
> the best deals.
> 
> How can watches be OT on a time-nuts list?  Yes the
> technology of
> today is electronic but mechanical time keeping was the
> center of this
> art for centuries.
> 
> 
> 
> -- 
> =====
> Chris Albertson
> Redondo Beach, California
>