$359 USD for Service of A7750?

[paneraiguy]

Hi guys, <br />A master watchmaker has quoted me $359 + any parts needed for a full service of my DW Daytona.<br />It seems expensive, however I am running out of options here in the UK.<br />He is a master watchmaker willing to do my rep!<br /><br />Is it good value?<br /><br />Cheers

[Jkay]

It sounds to be around double the going price (in North America)

Isn't that amount more than a fresh genuine Swiss ETA 7750 in a factory vacuum package?

[paneraiguy]

Will a ETA 7750 fit straight into a DW case and dial? I didn't think it would?<br /><br />Do master watchmakers command a premium?

[Jkay]

I am by no means an expert on the 7750 but I believe they are dimensionally identical. DW removes the winding bridge and the counterweight, in order to simulate a hand-wound movement, right?

Thinking about this, I do recognize that everything is more expensive in the UK, since retailers use USA price points but add the UKP symbol at the end instead of a dollar sign. Something selling for 100 USD sells for 100 UKP over there ... 50% more. So maybe your watch maker is charging you a fair English rate.

Have you considered hiring a forum-trusted EU watchsmith to service this piece?

[Jkay]

I must correct myself; I did not realize that the genuine 7750 had skyrocketed in price, quite so much. it is not less expensive to replace at your quoted price.

[freddy333]

That seems very reasonable to me. Chronograph overhauls are very time-intensive & some watchmakers charge $1k+ (that is too much).

[paneraiguy]

Yeh I looked at the EU guys, but it looks like they are all pretty busy. I would send it to MD2020 but I can't risk it getting seized on the way in, I got too much money in it to lose. <br />I may send it to this guy, he certainly has an excellent reputation, and is willing to help me out, which is appreciated. Might as well stick to the movement in it and see what he says and go from there I guess.

[kbh]

I just had my DW Daytona totally stripped, ultrasonic cleaned, lubed re-assembled and timed for $185, with about 20 pictures of the whole process.

[Rolexman]

Breitling charges €500 for a B13 which is 7750 off course.

It all depends on how much faith you have in the watchmaker. If you send your watch off to Breitling for example you know that your watch will get a proper service, documents of proof and guarantee. You can bring your watch to your local jeweler who will quote you $75 bucks and probably only does a partial disassembly if you are lucky, some oil on easy accessible jewels, regulation and ready within 30 min. A proper service with uncasing, cleaning, inspecting individual parts, oiling, regulation, checking seals, waterproofing, aligning all hands etc takes about 6-7 hours for a 7750 if done right. And that is if you do an easy ETA version. The A7750 often holds some surprises which can easily ad some hours....

So can you get a full service for $30 or $100 or $150 bucks? Sure! But you need to go by the reputation of the watchmaker to be certain if you get what you pay for. In my opinion no self respecting and skilled watchmaker will ever charge you less than $200 for a regular lay out 7750... If done right according to ETA guidelines.

My 0.002

[paneraiguy]

Breitling charges €500 for a B13 which is 7750 off course.

It all depends on how much faith you have in the watchmaker. If you send your watch off to Breitling for example you know that your watch will get a proper service, documents of proof and guarantee. You can bring your watch to your local jeweler who will quote you $75 bucks and probably only does a partial disassembly if you are lucky, some oil on easy accessible jewels, regulation and ready within 30 min. A proper service with uncasing, cleaning, inspecting individual parts, oiling, regulation, checking seals, waterproofing, aligning all hands etc takes about 6-7 hours for a 7750 if done right. And that is if you do an easy ETA version. The A7750 often holds some surprises which can easily ad some hours....

So can you get a full service for $30 or $100 or $150 bucks? Sure! But you need to go by the reputation of the watchmaker to be certain if you get what you pay for. In my opinion no self respecting and skilled watchmaker will ever charge you less than $200 for a regular lay out 7750.

My 0.002

Will you service my watch Rolexman. We all know your the best, and your my preferred option. Lol

I can work with your timescale, so willing to wait! Pm me if ok.

Thanks

[watchman12345]

Are you still not taking work on Rolexman? I still have a PO that needs a He Valve fitting!

[panerai153]

Whoa!! First off the DW Daytona doesn't take a Swiss ETA 7750. the ETA 7750 has subdials at 6.9.12 W/ the seconds at 9. Day/Date @ 3 . This is the 375-400 USD model. The Daytona takes a ETA 7753 which has subdials at 3,6,9 seconds @ 9 and a date @ 4 the price of this one is more like 550.00USD.  I know, I just bought one from Ofrei and that's what I paid.

 

Seems like the overhaul price is pretty steep. Sounds like the guy really doesn't want to work on a A7750, and he's quoting you a "Sucker" price. If you bite, OK, but if you don't he's OK. I would keep looking if I were you.

[Legend]

sounds a little expensive for an A7750 servicing to me.. A total package could be had for less than $200.

[Tonyyammine]

Wow i need to raise my prices. lol The 7750s are the same in dimension but the two asain 7750s (21.6bph & 28.8bph) have differences to them, not in casing size but hands and other parts.

Your prices are good were they are.

[Mike on a bike]

$359 tell him to go pound salt!

[sneed12]

I am by no means an expert on the 7750 but I believe they are dimensionally identical. DW removes the winding bridge and the counterweight, in order to simulate a hand-wound movement, right? 

No, just the rotor itself. Bridge stays on.

[sneed12]

Whoa!! First off the DW Daytona doesn't take a Swiss ETA 7750. 

Yeah, it does. DW doesn't use the 7753. He uses a 7750 with a custom transfer plate on top.

[gtanak]

Yep $360 gets you a Brand new sealed ETA 7750 direct from the factory. Cos that's what i just sold it for. Need one? Haha. Looks like Sneed's the man for the job

[ceejay]

Have you tried this fella http://watchguy.co.uk

 

His in the UK and will do rep's. I have exchanged e-mails with him and his a jolly nice fella

[paneraiguy]

Have you tried this fella http://watchguy.co.uk

His in the UK and will do rep's. I have exchanged e-mails with him and his a jolly nice fella

Thanks bro, will get in touch with him!!

Cheers for that.

[martijnp]

I never get a movement serviced but this sounds too expensive to me!
Unfortunately I don't know any rep friendly watch makers in the Netherlands, so already have to send it over to UK or USA what makes the price higher and higher

[SSTEEL]

I just had my DW Daytona totally stripped, ultrasonic cleaned, lubed re-assembled and timed for $185, with about 20 pictures of the whole process.

 

Interesting.  Who did this for you?  And is your Daytona with working Chronograph?

[FxrAndy]

That does sound quite expensive

[gtanak]

Well if the overhaul involves blowing very hard and shaking the mvmt vigorously... I think she overpaid

[kbh]

Interesting.  Who did this for you?  And is your Daytona with working Chronograph?

It was "G" (14060 or 10660), a watchmaker on RG and RWI, but he's Conus so probably won't be much help for you.

 

And yes, it was a 7750 working chrono. He's done that and my 288k and both are flawless.

 

Here's one of the series of pictures: