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Re: Vintage Heuer Chronograph Serial / Caseback Number: 1199

Hi and welcome,

Stewart is correct - this is really high.

The text you have cut and paste into your post looks like its come from Tag Heuer - is that right? From my own experience, they charge far too much and are prone to suggest changing parts that don't need to be changed at all. Further, do not always respect requests to change with vintage, or at least sympathetic, parts.

Through this forum you'll find others who can do this work at a fraction of this cost and will understand the need to keep original parts where possible.

Good luck!

all -

: First post here and was wondering if anyone can give me some
: advice.
: I was given this watch back in the 80's. Wore it a couple of times
: at which
: point it was relegated to the back of my sock drawer. Pulled it out
: a couple of
: years ago and it is not working as it seems some moisture had crept
: in. Also
: noticed that one of the push button assemblies is damaged. See pic.

: Long story short, sent it to be repaired and they are quoting
: $1800+ to fix and
: overhaul it. Seems high to me. Please respond if you have any
: comments good or bad.
: See below description of charges. Thank you in advance. - Matt

: Overhaul
: Complete mechanical restoration - Disassemble watch, clean all
: moving parts with specialized cleaning solvents, lubricate
: internal components with high grade oil, time test for 48 - 72
: hours.
: The following repair(s) will also be conducted during the overhaul
: process:

: Main spring replacement
: Hand make discontinued parts
: Remove rust from movement
: Chrono complication repair

: $1,199.99

: Stem & Crown
: New genuine stem and crown.

: $99.99

: Restoration
: Custom made push button assemblies.

: $399.99

: Crystal Replacement
: Replace with 100 percent genuine *custom cut* crystal.

: $99.99
: ___________________________
: Subtotal: $1,799.96
: Shipping: $22.45
: Total: $1,822.41

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