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tcd_psp · 5 April 2014, 06:43 AM

Hi guys

In case anyone is wondering at some point if they're looking at a vacheron overseas.... Price ref for the 1st generation VC OS service is around £850 basic service and £2100 for a replacement bracelet.

It's a lot of cash, esp for the bracelet BUT even though a full service and replacement parts is being asked for £5200 it seems a shame to put a gorgeous watch down.

One side of me thinks that amount of money is ridiculous. It could buy me a BNIB submariner.

But

If I were to do that.. I would essentially be binning an amazing watch. It's not the modern model. It's not flash. But if it has sentimental value I don't think I have a choice...

capote · 5 April 2014, 05:49 PM

I agree its a lot of money, but if you like the watch I say do it.

bar2020 · 19 April 2014, 11:51 AM

I had a very expensive service on a VC overseas, one that had not been abused, and the bill was unjustifiable IMO. Killed my connection is the the watch so I just sold it after returning from service. That was the turning point where I started to really take servicing cost into the purchasing decision.

It is certainly a beautiful watch though.

Baco Noir · 19 April 2014, 12:02 PM

WOW, that is expensive! I was looking at the VC OS when I bought my AP RO and it's a stunner. The math doesn't quite work for me though. £850 + £2100 = £2950 last time I checked. But you did say "basic" service versus "full" service. Can you provide more info on the difference?

FeelingTheBlues · 19 April 2014, 08:07 PM

Very expensive indeed but I wonder how different it is from other brands like AP, PP or JLC. I know Rolex and Omega are usually a tad cheaper to service but it's not quite the same type of watches even if we compare them to the OS, RO or Nautilus.

stockae92 · 22 April 2014, 06:39 AM

That's quite expensive. Definitely another league comparing to other luxury watches ..

Do you get the parts that they replaced back? I still don't get why Rolex is keeping the parts that I paid for after the watch has been serviced?

malarky_hk · 22 April 2014, 11:35 PM

Any ideas on the cost to service a Patrimony with the caliber 4400?

JP Chestnut · 23 April 2014, 12:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stockae92

I still don't get why Rolex is keeping the parts that I paid for after the watch has been serviced?

So that you can't resell them to recoup some of your cost, would be my guess. Also, perhaps, they like to do failure analysis.

subtona · 23 April 2014, 01:18 AM

£5200!!!!!!

Take a class for that much and fix it yourself!

That is a crazy #, sounds like run over by a truck price to fix?

Reminds of a friends story (true), he was at a casino bar when he was approached by a women who whispered an offer for her services...he countered with "for that price, he would study yoga and do it himself"

5 April 2014, 06:43 AM	#1
tcd_psp Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: london Posts: 120	Vacheron service and replacements Hi guys In case anyone is wondering at some point if they're looking at a vacheron overseas.... Price ref for the 1st generation VC OS service is around £850 basic service and £2100 for a replacement bracelet. It's a lot of cash, esp for the bracelet BUT even though a full service and replacement parts is being asked for £5200 it seems a shame to put a gorgeous watch down. One side of me thinks that amount of money is ridiculous. It could buy me a BNIB submariner. But If I were to do that.. I would essentially be binning an amazing watch. It's not the modern model. It's not flash. But if it has sentimental value I don't think I have a choice...

19 April 2014, 12:02 PM	#4
Baco Noir "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Roger Location: Colorado Watch: this ya'll Posts: 4,812	WOW, that is expensive! I was looking at the VC OS when I bought my AP RO and it's a stunner. The math doesn't quite work for me though. £850 + £2100 = £2950 last time I checked. But you did say "basic" service versus "full" service. Can you provide more info on the difference? __________________ Current Collection: Rolex 116710BLNR & 216570 polar Explorer II; Omega Apollo 8 Speedmaster; Tudor BB Bronze Bucherer Blue Edition; Heuer Heritage Autavia; Nomos Club Sport Neomatik 42; Breitling Aerospace, Avenger Blackbird, & Superocean 44; Seiko Black Monster; Mickey Mouse Timex Electric; and dare I say it...an Apple Watch too

19 April 2014, 08:07 PM	#5
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Very expensive indeed but I wonder how different it is from other brands like AP, PP or JLC. I know Rolex and Omega are usually a tad cheaper to service but it's not quite the same type of watches even if we compare them to the OS, RO or Nautilus. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

22 April 2014, 06:39 AM	#6
stockae92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 4,879	That's quite expensive. Definitely another league comparing to other luxury watches .. Do you get the parts that they replaced back? I still don't get why Rolex is keeping the parts that I paid for after the watch has been serviced? __________________ 135 ├┼┼╕ 246 R

23 April 2014, 01:18 AM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,987	£5200!!!!!! Take a class for that much and fix it yourself! That is a crazy #, sounds like run over by a truck price to fix? Reminds of a friends story (true), he was at a casino bar when he was approached by a women who whispered an offer for her services...he countered with "for that price, he would study yoga and do it himself" __________________

5 April 2014, 05:49 PM	#2
capote "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Daniel Location: Sweden Watch: 16570 Posts: 7,315	I agree its a lot of money, but if you like the watch I say do it.

19 April 2014, 11:51 AM	#3
bar2020 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: nj Posts: 67	I had a very expensive service on a VC overseas, one that had not been abused, and the bill was unjustifiable IMO. Killed my connection is the the watch so I just sold it after returning from service. That was the turning point where I started to really take servicing cost into the purchasing decision. It is certainly a beautiful watch though.

22 April 2014, 11:35 PM	#7
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Any ideas on the cost to service a Patrimony with the caliber 4400?

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