| Author | Message | ||
     Watchedwatch New member Username: Watchedwatch Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2010 Rating: N/A |
I have a blue dialed memovox speedbeat cal 916 model 875. The surface of the dial has discoloration due to a chip in the crystal that let in condensation. I am thinking about having the inner and outer dial refinished. I live in Europe. How does one find a good dial refinisher? And what is this likely to cost? | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4834 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The German rediallers are the best. Can someone from Germany chime in with the details? | ||
| Watchedwatch New member Username: Watchedwatch Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2010 Rating: N/A |
Zaf thanks for the information. I also discover jlc have a NOS dial for this watch. I may go that route as I can then be sure the watch will look totally right. But I would still value some indication of the cost to refinish if there is anyone out there. I also hear there was an italian firm that does really good refinishing but have no idea where they are. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4881 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
JLC will charge you 1500 Euros or more for your job dial + movement overhaul. I doubt it makes financial sense. | ||
| Ttiknio New member Username: Ttiknio Post Number: 3 Registered: 08-2010 Rating: N/A |
Hi Zaf, I have found that JLC factory service is considerably less than the figure you have quoted. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 4882 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
What is it? Last time I sent them a watch, they wanted 2000 Euros for a dial + movement overhaul. The last manual wind watch a customer sent in was 1200 Euros. Have they come to their senses? |