Bearcat Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hello: I have a yellow gold Datejust that needs some repair work. The Crown is broken off of the stem. I posted it for sale and am getting inquiries as to the approximate cost to make it whole again. Does anyone have a "guesstimate" for me as to what this might cost? My ad is copied below. "For Sale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Between $50-$150, depending on local labor rates. If enough of the stem remains in the crown so it can be grasped with a pin vise or pliers & easily removed, then the cost will be minimal (an hour of labor & about $5-$10 for a new stem). On the other hand, if the stem broke close to the crown or it cannot be easily removed, then you may need to source a suitable replacement crown, which can be time consuming (and more expensive). I would look in the phone book & ask some local watchmakers if they will work on a rep watch that has an ETA movement? Most will probably be happy to take on the work. But make sure you are clear that the watch is a rep. Some watchmakers will not work on reps & you do not want to waste your time taking the watch to the shop only to be told 'Oh, you should have told me it was a fake Rolex. We do not work on those here.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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