7 Discussions and CommentsMember since Dec. 22, 2010
[quote=]Well done Sead, thank you and Welcome of course.[/quote]
Thank you!
[quote=]The logo of dial of the watch you've linked before looked "fat", the writings not clean, look, if you can (I don't since the link is deleted) the "W" for instance. But still, it's just my opinion, I might be wrong :)[/quote]
What seemed odd to me on that one was a funny "I" on International script and, also, dial being too much of a perfect white... too much new. But, I also could be wrong.
[quote=]After a look at your pictures (btw, nice pics, I wish I had your talent) I agree with you, again, just my opinion, but those alpha hands don't look like the most proper for that dial.[/quote]
I am almost certain these hands are not original, although they seem to be 18ct gold ones. Plus, while not all R810 seems to have the seconds hand, I think it is missing on mine.
Oh, these photos are really nothing worth mentioning. I promise to make decent ones in the next few days.
[quote=]About servicing, the cost mainly depends on what it has to be done to your watch.[/quote]
Yes I understand it may be a tough one to discuss. I just wanted to avoid a kind of embarrassment in the case invoice for overhaul turn out to be prohibitively high compared to the present value of the watch, with added emotional value to it's market value, of course - after all it is not and will not be for sale no matter what.
2,690 Discussions and CommentsMember since Sept. 20, 2007
Son Wrote:Would you say that IWC could inhale a complete new life to my watch and make it "as new"? Sead
Sead, there is no doubt that if you sent the watch to Schaffhausen with instructions for a full refurbishment, that it will come back "like new". The watchmakers at IWC are superb artisan's of their craft - and you definitely, would not be disappointed by the results.
However, be warned - like all good things, a refurbishment in Schaffhausen take a long - long time, but the wait is well worth it.
As a last note, whilst expensive I have found that the costs are in relation to the work they put in - the only question you need to ask yourself, is as you say "worth the emotional value".
Thank you!
[quote=]The logo of dial of the watch you've linked before looked "fat", the writings not clean, look, if you can (I don't since the link is deleted) the "W" for instance. But still, it's just my opinion, I might be wrong :)[/quote]
What seemed odd to me on that one was a funny "I" on International script and, also, dial being too much of a perfect white... too much new. But, I also could be wrong.
[quote=]After a look at your pictures (btw, nice pics, I wish I had your talent) I agree with you, again, just my opinion, but those alpha hands don't look like the most proper for that dial.[/quote]
I am almost certain these hands are not original, although they seem to be 18ct gold ones. Plus, while not all R810 seems to have the seconds hand, I think it is missing on mine.
Oh, these photos are really nothing worth mentioning. I promise to make decent ones in the next few days.
[quote=]About servicing, the cost mainly depends on what it has to be done to your watch.[/quote]
Yes I understand it may be a tough one to discuss. I just wanted to avoid a kind of embarrassment in the case invoice for overhaul turn out to be prohibitively high compared to the present value of the watch, with added emotional value to it's market value, of course - after all it is not and will not be for sale no matter what.
Merry Christmas everyone and Happy New Year!
Cheers,
Sead
Regards, Michael
mfriedberg@iwcforum.com
Last edited: 5 April, 2012 - 19:53
Thank you Michael.
Would you say that IWC could inhale a complete new life to my watch and make it "as new"?
Cheers,
Sead
Sead, there is no doubt that if you sent the watch to Schaffhausen with instructions for a full refurbishment, that it will come back "like new". The watchmakers at IWC are superb artisan's of their craft - and you definitely, would not be disappointed by the results.
However, be warned - like all good things, a refurbishment in Schaffhausen take a long - long time, but the wait is well worth it.
As a last note, whilst expensive I have found that the costs are in relation to the work they put in - the only question you need to ask yourself, is as you say "worth the emotional value".
Best regards
Mark
Best regards
Mark
Last edited: 16 April, 2013 - 00:36