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 Post subject: Re: Service
PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:01 am 
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Only just seen this price list so I may be in for shock when the quote comes back but I have just taken my Superocean Chrono in to Goldsmith's to be sent off for a full monty and refurb, its 7 years old so its ready. They estimated around £350, confirmed that the case and bracelet would be fettled and said it should be back in 10-12 weeks!!! I asked if this was the normal length of time and the response was that this was the norm due to a shortage of watch technicians. Could be a career opportunity here.................... :uplaugh:



Sent my Chrono Avenger M1 for full service, on 1st March, estimated to be ready 29th May, so still the same.
Quoted cost of £271.

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 Post subject: Re: Service
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dr1deck wrote:
zak57 wrote:
Only just seen this price list so I may be in for shock when the quote comes back but I have just taken my Superocean Chrono in to Goldsmith's to be sent off for a full monty and refurb, its 7 years old so its ready. They estimated around £350, confirmed that the case and bracelet would be fettled and said it should be back in 10-12 weeks!!! I asked if this was the normal length of time and the response was that this was the norm due to a shortage of watch technicians. Could be a career opportunity here.................... :uplaugh:



Sent my Chrono Avenger M1 for full service, on 1st March, estimated to be ready 29th May, so still the same.
Quoted cost of £271.


Well that's a long time. I can't wait to get mine back, really miss it!

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 Post subject: Re: Service
PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 6:26 am 
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My Colt Ocean Auto took about 10 weeks for a complete overhaul.
It was dead before the service and came back working and looking like new including the Fighter bracelet which with the brushed/polished links combination must have been hell to work with. They certainly must have taken the bracelet to pieces to make it look this good. This must have been such a time consuming effort unless they know some tricks that I don't.
The funny thing is that the the overhaul price would have been the same if the watch was on a leather strap which of course they would not do much to, other than maybe polishing the buckle.
My Chronomat B13050.1 is going through a badly needed overhaul right now. It went in early March, most likely one more month to go.

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Good to know it's well worth the wait..............and the cost!

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I sent my Emergency Mission directly to BUK at Tunbridge Wells on Tuesday... The Emergency service is a bit different from the other models as there is only one price (£322) which includes battery changes and a case / bracelet polish. I guess there's not much in the movement to fettle. The receipts I have for the three previous services mention replaced hands and seals included in the price.

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I just got my Bentley back and looks brand new! It took about 3 months though! But well worth it in my opinion!

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My B1 has been with them (B.UK) for 9 weeks already for the full service but not heard from them yet so hopefully will be this coming week as they did quote me 8-10 weeks for the work to be completed


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