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Servicing in China (near factories)


K12AN

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Hi

 

I was wondering if anyone services reps independently (and reliably) in China?

The Asian 7750 movement is extremely popular and many experienced collectors in this forum have advised that watches are cleaned and serviced to increase the durability and reliability of the movement.

This sounds great, but if I were to do this in the UK, it would cost more than the watch - IF I can even find a watch maker/repairer who will work on reps.

 

Given the concentration of dealers and factories in China - I'm surprised that there aren't several reliable companies which specialise in servicing and repairing replica's?

I for one would be happy to purchase a watch from a TD and then pay extra to have it serviced (by a reliable source) for a fee - then have it shipped to me.

I assume it could be done a lot more cost effectively in China than in Europe, US, Australia etc.

 

Is this something which is offered? I am fairly new, so perhaps I'm missing something? ;)

If this isn't offered, then surely there is a big gap in the market for this service?

 

Regards

Kiran

 

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 HOWEVER, there is some risk involved on your part as to whether or not it actually gets done!   

 

I'd hope that there would be some pictures or proof to back this up if we're paying for it?

Has anyone actually had this done?

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The word lies in "reliably". There is no "reliable" servicing, not even "waterproofing" over there and the prices are European style. For fun You can check Trustys offerings with that added service but I wouldn´t use it, just buy normally and service locally, there are lots of options through the forums.

 

My tendency goes more towards buying a new movement (cousins.uk or similar) and dropping it in - assembled in a quality environment.

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Thanks Nightwatch - this is taken from Trusty site (I assume others can get similar services).

Surely there would be proof that this 'service' was actually undertaken. I'd hope for at least some before, during and after photos..

If this were the case, I'd definitely be adding this to my purchases!

 

Scope of work done Waterproofing : Additional seals are add on and watch is pressure tested to 5 bars (50m waterproofing)   Movement is completely overhaul and re-assembled, serviced and re-lub with 5 different types of Swiss imported movement lubricant, Calibration to +5 secs per day.   Above scope of works is carry out by Swiss trained Technicians.
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To  be honest, I've had real difficult in finding people to service reps.

 

My first rep was a Hublot BB (V1.5 I think) - which I bought from M2M for very cheap. It was 2007 made - so literally stopped working around a month ago.

I could actually see a screw which was free and rolling around through the caseback.

As I paid so little for it - and there was now a more accurate version available, I was not preparted to pay around £200 to service/repair it. I only had the one rep - so I know new that I love wearing the watch and was prepared to spend some money to buy a newer version for only a little bit more.

I opened up the case myself and inevitably the watch is no longer working and it has been written off - lesson learned ;)

 

So, I now want to buy an AP. These are more expensive, and I want to have it serviced to make sure that the movement is as good as it can be. 

 

I really struggled to get a list of reliable and trustworthy servicers in Europe. From what I've heard, they take weeks (or months) to return watches?

Would love some contacts if you could list please...for future reference.

If this could be done at the source of buying it - it would be much easier and better for me.

 

How much is a service of a 7750 movement here (approx).

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