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Title: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: nicholashan95 on November 16, 2014, 05:39:17 PM
Hey guys! I wanna find out how much are the net worth of these two old watches.
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The reason why is that I've recently send the watches for restoration and the cost to repair both is rm 1.5k as both of them needs to undergo overhaul, battery changes and gasket.

Is it worth repairing?

I apologize in advance for the lack of photos regarding the models of the watch presented
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: mike on November 16, 2014, 06:24:34 PM
If the watch has no sentimental value to you.. Not worth it bro
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: nicholashan95 on November 16, 2014, 06:46:42 PM
Thanks for the reply! Apart from the sentimental value, you're suggesting they are charging too much? In what area though? Can I get these two watches restored at a cheaper price??
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: rnsm1979 on November 17, 2014, 02:54:16 AM
Thanks for the reply! Apart from the sentimental value, you're suggesting they are charging too much? In what area though? Can I get these two watches restored at a cheaper price??

the reason is, for 1.5 k, u can get another 2 similar watch new or some seiko automatic
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: mono on November 17, 2014, 05:01:41 AM
I think the charges too high.. you may try to look around for more quotes.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: mike on November 17, 2014, 08:48:37 AM
Thanks for the reply! Apart from the sentimental value, you're suggesting they are charging too much? In what area though? Can I get these two watches restored at a cheaper price??
I have a vintage Longines from my father which needed overhaul, battery change and gasket too, but the main problem is the battery melted in the mechanism, so it is going to be a very pain in the ass. I sent it to Swatch Group, and I only got charged a mere RM700 for everything. Longines, Swatch Group, RM700. No particular reason why you should be charged that much.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: nicholashan95 on November 17, 2014, 09:01:04 AM
Ahaha.. I see. Thanks for the info!! Any recommendation to any watch service shop??
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: JeepWH on November 17, 2014, 03:15:55 PM
Very expensive.

Where r u located?
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: Timeless on November 17, 2014, 05:25:57 PM
not worth it as the repair fees kinda overcharged, unless both watches means alot to u..
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: MRH on November 18, 2014, 10:03:00 AM
Unless the watch is of a certain sentimental value to you, for d price quoted, u have plenty of choices for a new watch whether automatic or otherwise. But if u still want to repair it (it is your money after all), do get a few quotes from a few shops n I belive u can get it cheaper.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: nicholashan95 on November 20, 2014, 01:15:30 PM
Very expensive.

Where r u located?

I'm from KL. I went to pj to get the quotation
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: JeepWH on November 20, 2014, 04:54:42 PM
Oh, i see. Did you try the one in Amcorp mall. Last time I went seems ok.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: mike on November 20, 2014, 05:11:37 PM
Yup. Try the one in Amcorp mall.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: dankhar on November 21, 2014, 02:16:37 PM
Like everyone else has mentioned, if there is sentimental value attached to it then do consider restoring it.
However IMO the price quoted to you - 1.5K for both seems to be in the high side.  :o

Have patience, you will find the right watch maker that will do a good job with the right price.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: tantan on November 24, 2014, 07:42:57 AM
Not worth to fix, try to source the similar one. Unless those watches are memorable to you....
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: Boeing on November 26, 2014, 03:53:56 PM
  :Blue:
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: Fluffy6640 on December 01, 2014, 02:14:48 PM
Personally i would not spend that much to repair them- reason being they're fashion pieces.  :D
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: mike on December 01, 2014, 06:51:24 PM
Personally i would not spend that much to repair them- reason being they're fashion pieces.  :D
Fashion pieces, so what? They are still watches, made by watchmakers, and should be respected no matter what. Every watches are unique in their way, special in their way and definitely must be respected. Yes, even michael kors.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: Fluffy6640 on December 02, 2014, 11:17:24 AM
Personally i would not spend that much to repair them- reason being they're fashion pieces.  :D
Fashion pieces, so what? They are still watches, made by watchmakers, and should be respected no matter what. Every watches are unique in their way, special in their way and definitely must be respected. Yes, even michael kors.

Exactly. Its up to the owner. that's why i said "i personally". Ughh. Try controlling the urge to lash out at others, buddy before going on a crusade to defend something. Geez.
Title: Re: Worth the money fixing these watches?
Post by: Yikkie on December 02, 2014, 08:53:35 PM
It takes a lot more than being mere watches to earn my respect.  Unless the watches have sentimental value to the owner, I don't see the logic in repairing them as they are indeed run of the mill  fashion watches with no Horological significance...IMHO.