| Author | Message | ||
     Jeff Whittle New member Username: Jeffwhittle Post Number: 1 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
I just obtained a 1950s stainless Memovox with alarm but without date. The watch runs, but the alarm does not work. I suspect it has not been serviced for decades. I'd like to replace the crystal, perhaps clean the face and have the watch fully serviced. A local high-end jeweler quoted a price of $800, which seemed high to me. Does anyone have any suggestions on fair prices and/or technicians who do good work? Thanks...Jeff Whittle | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1144 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes that does sound on the high side. Half that is more than fair. Unless the dial is trashed it is not a good idea to "clean it". Zaf | ||
| Jeff Whittle New member Username: Jeffwhittle Post Number: 2 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
That's helpful information. Do you have suggestions about good jewelers who would do a good job at that price? Thanks.... Jeff | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1148 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The problem is that no one can source parts for these watches anymore. Is it a wind up or an automatic? | ||
| Jeff Whittle New member Username: Jeffwhittle Post Number: 3 Registered: 06-2005 Rating: N/A |
It's an automatic. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 1152 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
You have a caliber 815. Parts may be an issue on this watch....I'm trying a new watch maker out this week, if he's any good, I'd be happy yo try to help you out. Zaf |