golf645 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 My Pam 111 stopped after a good 5 years and I was told it would be 135 bucks to clean. Is there somewhere in SoCal OC that I can get it cleaned for less? Almost cheaper to buy a new watch! Guy says it needs oiling? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star69 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 My Pam 111 stopped after a good 5 years and I was told it would be 135 bucks to clean. Is there somewhere in SoCal OC that I can get it cleaned for less? Almost cheaper to buy a new watch! Guy says it needs oiling? Thanks sorry - cant help you - but 5 years ! wow - not bad for a Rep - do you have pics ? Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddy333 Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 Were it me (assuming your watchmaker is good & honest), I would have the watch properly overhauled (cleaned, lubed & adjusted). Considering that the movement you will get in a new rep will be unserviced & may also be of poorer quality than your current movement, having your existing (known good) movement put into proper working order would be a better option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capice Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 that 's not too much for a complete service...??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golf645 Posted July 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 that 's not too much for a complete service...??? Oh I thought 1/3 the price of a rep was pricey. I got it from Eddie and it was a good solid one back then. It seems the new reps are much more accurate today than my 1st gen 111. Maybe I should sell it to someone who knows how to service it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWG Technical Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 That is a very reasonable price and based on it, I would say your getting a full real servicing, meaning disassembly and cleaning and oiling. If it was $50 you would most likely be getting a swish-n-dip, meaning they immerse the complete movement in a liquid and call it servicing... The problem with comparing the price of the rep to the servicing, is that servicing takes the same effort irregardless of the cost of the original watch. If you were taking in your genuine $4000 PAM, $135 would be a bargain, but by taking in your $300 PAM it seems expensive...it isn't... RG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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