watch servicing thread

[hansom]

Does normal watch servicing requires changing of parts or its just oiling, re-sealing and testing? If there's a need to replace parts, is the shop replacing original parts?

Newbiew question - is there such things are 3rd party or OEM parts?

[rtx]

how often should servicing be done to the watch? 5 years?

[kaki1506]

Is all depend on the watch itself, averagely 3-5 years?

[ohl]

$900...?

includes most of the commonly replaced parts - crown, tube, mainspring (a few hundred bucks if you buy them yourself) as well as a clean and polish ($100?) of case AND bracelet.

you can request for replacement of all spring bars, bracelet screws, etc, at the same time at a cheap cost ($5-$10 for steel parts).

if the warranty was for 1 year then it's not a good deal. 2 year international warranty... not bad. also includes regulation to your satisfaction at RSC.

for watches without original paperwork, the receipt/card serves to add value to your watch. you get a pouch and polishing cloth too...

read my most recent experience in another thread using a local watch shop when parts need replacing - it's a nightmare. i will never do it again. actually, it's not just my most recent experience but most of my experience with "reputable" stores in singapore (i've used almost all of the well-known stores at least once each).

it is my opinion that there are no real watchmakers in singapore, just watch repairers/technicians.

mind sharing the link to your said post?

[watch butler]

Can you define watchmakers?

$900...?

includes most of the commonly replaced parts - crown, tube, mainspring (a few hundred bucks if you buy them yourself) as well as a clean and polish ($100?) of case AND bracelet.

you can request for replacement of all spring bars, bracelet screws, etc, at the same time at a cheap cost ($5-$10 for steel parts).

if the warranty was for 1 year then it's not a good deal. 2 year international warranty... not bad. also includes regulation to your satisfaction at RSC.

for watches without original paperwork, the receipt/card serves to add value to your watch. you get a pouch and polishing cloth too...

read my most recent experience in another thread using a local watch shop when parts need replacing - it's a nightmare. i will never do it again. actually, it's not just my most recent experience but most of my experience with "reputable" stores in singapore (i've used almost all of the well-known stores at least once each).

it is my opinion that there are no real watchmakers in singapore, just watch repairers/technicians.

[watch butler]

Does normal watch servicing requires changing of parts or its just oiling, re-sealing and testing? If there's a need to replace parts, is the shop replacing original parts? Depending on the age of your timepiece and yes most replace original parts.

Newbiew question - is there such things are 3rd party or OEM parts?

Very unlikely.

[GoldmanLuxury]

Normally alot of independent give around 1 year in-house.

[watch butler]

Exactly, me too.

Normally alot of independent give around 1 year in-house.