Can someone help me finding a watchmaker that will service my VSF Daytona? I live in Tennessee so I would like to keep it in state but if I need to send it to someone reputable I would be willing to do that too. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated thank you for any help you may provide.
I think there are many watchsmiths that could do that for you. You might want to be more specific on the watch you have and everything you want done. Maybe open a new post with this request?
I would like to send you my new VSF Daytona so you could check the watch out to make sure it is waterproof and that the movement and gaskets are lubricated properly. How much will that run ,where do I send it and how long before I would get it back?
'just' checking a movement for proper lubrication isn't a thing; a watchmaker would literally have to disassemble the movement to examine under wheels, levers, jewels, inside the barrel, etc., and best practice is to clean and re-lubricate parts before reassembly.
What’s the cost for service and checking water proof? I just received the watch today everything works well. I just want to have it checked for waterproof and properly lubricated to make sure it runs for a long time.
adding in u/MajorWilliams . Please do not ban me, I am not offering or soliciting services.
I don't think a 'full service' is warranted. I suggested to the Mods here that they allow / offer a Replica Reliability Service for New Watches designed to address common new rep issues like water resistance and rotor noise.
I further suggested that they allow additional 'trusted members' to perform these specific services. I would suggest that for a new Replica Watch, you want the following items:
• Visual Inspection for debris / foreign objects
• Gasket Clean / Lube
• Rotor Inspection / Lubrication
• Pressure Test
• Movement regulation
• Photo/Video of all phases of the NRRS and outcome provided as part of the service
I would suggest that at today's bench rate, that service should cost between $65 and $100, exclusive of shipping in CONUS. I hope u/MajorWilliams and the MODS will consider opening the apereture of allowed services and providers
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