Panerai Serviceing

[5imon]

Hi all

I am embarking on a new purchase. I have been away from the RWG for a long time and recently decided to purchase some new toys. Many moons ago I bought pieces from Eddie Lee and TDK, I still have one from Eddie, lasted 5 years but the movement is now playing up.

 

I am now looking at Pam's. I see they have come a long way over the last 5 years. I have read that the 7750 and 53 movements really need a good service when received from dealers.

 

My question is, has anyone had their watch serviced directly from dealer before sending the watch. I see some dealers are advertising this on their website . I know I could get a watch serviced after receiving it, but then It has to be shipped away again and more expense.

Guys, let me know your experience

 

Best regards

Simon

[shirotenshi]

No. Get the servicing done after u get the watches.

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[5imon]

MD2020, thats interesting to know. I, and would guess others on the forum would certainly like to read a report on wether a service has been performed on a watch when paid for prior to being despached. This would give us more trust in the dealers.

[panermaniac]

Ya, I'm interested to hear of the outcome. Keep us posted.

[Rolexman]

I got some watches in the past that were 'serviced' by the dealer ... NOT! The only oil I found was in the easy accessible jewels. No way of telling they even used the correct oils.....There is no such thing as a dealer serviced watch. No Chinese watchmaker will give your a7750 a 4-5 hour overhaul (thats the time a trained watchmaker needs to properly service an a7750 ). They just take your money and say they did the service. It's a Chinese culture thing I have been told....

[Watchmeister]

There have been many posts in the past about how different the definition of servicing is. It varies from the infamous "swish and dip" to a real proper movement breakdown and oiling. If you have someone you trust at least you know what you are getting.

[5imon]

Thanks Guys. It's not looking good for a pre-service.

I would still like to hear MD2020's report.

 

 

Best to you all. 

Simon