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     Stewart Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
I am currently having a Jaeger LeCoultre WWII era watch case restored. It was/is in very poor condition - pitted, lugs worn down, etc. I think the person doing it is taking long, but I'm not sure. How long should a job like this take? One month? six? more? Please help. Thanks | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 96 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
The job itself takes anywhere from 1 to 3 hours depending on how beat up your case is. It's a matter of how much workload the restorer has, not how long it takes to do the actual job. I'd say under a month is reasonable, but if the guy is very busy it would be more. | ||
| Stewart Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
This guy has it for >6 months. I think it is time to apply some pressure. Thanks for the input. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 97 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Yes, sounds reasonable. | ||
| Stewart Unregistered guest Rating: N/A |
UPDATE! I just got an e-mail back from a JL representative. Here's part of it: "Repairs to the type of watch you are describing would have to be done at our factory in Switzerland and would take about 9 months." I feel better now. | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 98 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
Oh, I see, you didn't say it is JLC that is doing the work. They are slow, expensive and sometimes not all that good at restoring vintage pieces. |