5imon Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirotenshi Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 No. Get the servicing done after u get the watches. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5imon Posted March 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panermaniac Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 Ya, I'm interested to hear of the outcome. Keep us posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted March 30, 2013 Report Share Posted March 30, 2013 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted March 31, 2013 Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5imon Posted March 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2013 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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