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How do I get my watch back?

Guff666 · 2024-07-18 16:11:52

I am fortunate to own a fairly expensive watch and it is time it had a full service and clean. Some research revealed Luxury Watch Repairs in Hatton Garden. They have good reviews, so I contacted them and they sent me a pouch to send the watch. Their stated service level was that I would receive an estimate within 5-7…

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vacheron Posts: 2,346 Forumite

20 July 2024 at 8:53PM edited 20 July 2024 at 8:53PM

In the last 10 years (and particulatly since COVID) prices and timescales for ‘return to manufacturer” repairs and servicing have both increased sIgnificantly.

I service the majority of my watches myself and also only when “actually” necessary.

I shudder to think how much it would have cost had I had them all serviced by the manufacturer at their prices and their “recommended service intervals”! 😳

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