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Lrd2sea · 22 September 2012, 07:56 AM

So there I was, wonder into a place called "Little Watch Shop" in Houston. Sounds like a mom-and-pop place, why not help them out a bit?
I ask them if pressure test is available on the spot. They said yes. I ask them how much, the lady out front took my GMT II and said,"Let me ask him," .

Anyway, later they gave me my watch back. Told me it's done, and it can withstand 160m according to their dry test. And it's $41.65 with tax.

Seems a bit high, the price, considering AD offered to do it for free. Am I a sucker

or am I just being cheap

? Haha!

How much does it normally cost?

masterserg · 22 September 2012, 07:59 AM

So, you asked how much, she said I'll go check and came back with the test done (w/out your consent) and a 40 bucks bill? I'd be pissed. The principle of it ...

Lrd2sea · 22 September 2012, 08:09 AM

yeah, that wasn't very nice, was it?

No data, no record of the actual test, just words. Who knows if they have done it or not? I was not watching, as I was busy looking to find some straps.

I did not purchase the straps at then end, after they told me how much I owed them. Just paid and left. Probably would never set foot in there again.

blue92 · 22 September 2012, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Lrd2sea

yeah, that wasn't very nice, was it?

No data, no record of the actual test, just words. Who knows if they have done it or not? I was not watching, as I was busy looking to find some straps.

I did not purchase the straps at then end, after they told me how much I owed them. Just paid and left. Probably would never set foot in there again.

Should have asked them the name of the water tester. Even better should have asked them if you could watched them do the test.

joe100 · 22 September 2012, 08:05 AM

Yeah, performing service not authorized....irritating as hell.

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Lrd2sea · 22 September 2012, 08:39 AM

I was actually waiting for them to tell me how much it would cost me.
Meanwhile, look around fro straps, or other thing I can buy there.

Feras · 22 September 2012, 08:50 AM

They could have swaped it with a fake one

Lrd2sea · 22 September 2012, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Feras

They could have swaped it with a fake one

Yeah, I am looking at it now. Good thing I have a clear caseback.

ManUtd · 22 September 2012, 08:59 AM

Did you pay them? If it were me I wouldn't. Asking for the price of the service is not equivalent to authorizing the work to be done.

Hazelnut · 22 September 2012, 09:16 AM

That's shady business practice!

Lrd2sea · 22 September 2012, 09:24 AM

Yeah, "shady" is a good way to put it.

I did pay them. The sales was nice to me, and I didn't feel like ruining her/mine nice state of mind.

Welshwatchman · 22 September 2012, 09:50 AM

It would not be reasonable to expect it to be performed free of charge but at least you should have been given the opportunity to authorise the work.

Keep your distance from this outfit in the future, of course.

cajunron · 22 September 2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

It would not be reasonable to expect it to be performed free of charge but at least you should have been given the opportunity to authorise the work.

Keep your distance from this outfit in the future, of course.

X2. What if you had asked about a service?

Andad · 22 September 2012, 10:54 AM

A dry test is a vacuum test and would mean nothing to me or my GMT.
The idea that a vacuum test to 0.8 bar is equal to a pressure of 100+ metres has always made me...

A pressure test is a pressure test and it seems that this was not done.

kilyung · 22 September 2012, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

A dry test is a vacuum test and would mean nothing to me or my GMT.
The idea that a vacuum test to 0.8 bar is equal to a pressure of 100+ metres has always made me...

A pressure test is a pressure test and it seems that this was not done.

If they used something like a Witschi Proofmaster with an attached compressor (very nice unit), then it was likely vacuum and pressure tested from -0.8 to 10 bars.

zeuloa · 22 September 2012, 08:40 PM

I've been to this place once and they were very busy. It gave me the impression that their communication is not the best as they were all kind if running around.

I had my DJ tested at Tourneau at the Galeria for free a few months ago. I think Hal Martins will do them as well but not sure about price.

$40 sounds a bit steep to me.

Kingair · 23 September 2012, 12:19 AM

Had my Sub done some months ago . . . for free . . takes 2 minutes . .

HAGWe

Tools · 23 September 2012, 12:49 AM

Cheeeez... what a bunch of cheap so-and-so's... everybody want's something for nothing

40 bucks and you know that your seals are in good shape... what more do you want ???

You probably can't have a decent lunch for much less than that..

padi56 · 23 September 2012, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Cheeeez... what a bunch of cheap so-and-so's... everybody want's something for nothing

40 bucks and you know that your seals are in good shape... what more do you want ???

You probably can't have a decent lunch for much less than that..

Have to agree Larry and for a pressure check thats quite a reasonable price.

RolexDivers · 23 September 2012, 02:52 AM

Depending on the cost of the test, I would look on ebay or ask around and buy the tester itself ----

One time I went to rent a really tal ladder, 22 footer, for a week -- The cost was coming out to $180 ---- So I asked them how much to sell it? The guy said $250 CASH ---
So I just bought it --- I paid $70 more, but I got my job done and I own the ladder....

So it might be worth your while to pay a little more and get the pressure tester....

gregdolley · 23 September 2012, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RolexDivers

Depending on the cost of the test, I would look on ebay or ask around and buy the tester itself ----

One time I went to rent a really tal ladder, 22 footer, for a week -- The cost was coming out to $180 ---- So I asked them how much to sell it? The guy said $250 CASH ---
So I just bought it --- I paid $70 more, but I got my job done and I own the ladder....

So it might be worth your while to pay a little more and get the pressure tester....

A professional pressure tester is somewhere around $2500 bucks, how is it worth to by your own?

gwalker · 23 September 2012, 02:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Cheeeez... what a bunch of cheap so-and-so's... everybody want's something for nothing

40 bucks and you know that your seals are in good shape... what more do you want ???

You probably can't have a decent lunch for much less than that..

I kinda agree here. It wasn't the best business practice but I will pay $40 to help out small local businesses. You really can't do anything for $40. I got 4 beers at the Phillies game last night for $36.50.....

RolexDivers · 23 September 2012, 03:37 AM

Exactly --- jst pay $40 $50 or whatever to ensure your seals are good and case is perfectly closed --- if you can ensure that, you do not have to worry about pressure test --

Lrd2sea · 23 September 2012, 10:51 AM

Haha, cheers, Larry.

That solve my question. Knowing the price was not unreasonable.

I just wish they could communicate better. Next time i will make sure to clear with them in advance.

gregdolley · 23 September 2012, 11:13 AM

For the OP: that pressure test was too much, plus they did it without your authorization. I'd be pissed.

My watch place does it for $0 - $15 bucks depending on who's there and they always give me the test results print-out from the machine, so I know it was really done and all the little details about how my watch performed.

atila · 23 September 2012, 11:22 AM

Just cause your^ watch place does it for $15 doesn't it mean he paid too much. My family owns a Fast Fix Jewelry Repair, they have a basic pressure tester and will charge up to $15 to do it for you... But for a high-grade watch they do not recommend using that. They take it to a professional watch maker who charges us about $15 - as such, $40-$50 is the standard for a PROPER pressure test. I'm not sure what your watch place uses but keep in mind that $40+ is a standard.

Definitely a mom-n-pop type place, you were probably pleasant with them, and the exchange was such that they knew you had a Rolex and would pay the money, especially considering you wanted to have it done anyways. It's not the correct MODERN business practice, but it's hardly shady - this is how the "old-timers" do it. If you refused to pay, they wouldn't have forced you.

ADIGA · 23 September 2012, 04:12 PM

The "mom and pop" shop lost a customer for peanuts! Typical!

gregdolley · 23 September 2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by atila

Just cause your^ watch place does it for $15 doesn't it mean he paid too much. My family owns a Fast Fix Jewelry Repair, they have a basic pressure tester and will charge up to $15 to do it for you... But for a high-grade watch they do not recommend using that. They take it to a professional watch maker who charges us about $15 - as such, $40-$50 is the standard for a PROPER pressure test. I'm not sure what your watch place uses but keep in mind that $40+ is a standard.

Definitely a mom-n-pop type place, you were probably pleasant with them, and the exchange was such that they knew you had a Rolex and would pay the money, especially considering you wanted to have it done anyways. It's not the correct MODERN business practice, but it's hardly shady - this is how the "old-timers" do it. If you refused to pay, they wouldn't have forced you.

My watch place (a small time shop in the mall that I buy all my non rolexes from) I think uses that bergeon pressure tester where it doesn't require the bracelet to be removed. I've seen it online for around $3k.

kilyung · 24 September 2012, 12:19 AM

There's a BIG difference between a pressure/vacuum tester and a leak tester although you could use a leak tester for a basic seal check to 3atm. Most pressure testers are north of $5k.

SPARTAN2161 · 24 September 2012, 12:22 AM

$6.50 for a wet test. Sorry but that was shady and i would have refused to pay because you never agreed to the test!

22 September 2012, 07:56 AM	#1
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	Pressure test price? So there I was, wonder into a place called "Little Watch Shop" in Houston. Sounds like a mom-and-pop place, why not help them out a bit? I ask them if pressure test is available on the spot. They said yes. I ask them how much, the lady out front took my GMT II and said,"Let me ask him," . Anyway, later they gave me my watch back. Told me it's done, and it can withstand 160m according to their dry test. And it's $41.65 with tax. Seems a bit high, the price, considering AD offered to do it for free. Am I a sucker or am I just being cheap ? Haha! How much does it normally cost?

22 September 2012, 07:59 AM	#2
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	So, you asked how much, she said I'll go check and came back with the test done (w/out your consent) and a 40 bucks bill? I'd be pissed. The principle of it ... __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

22 September 2012, 08:05 AM	#5
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Yeah, performing service not authorized....irritating as hell. Sent from my  using Tapatalk __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

22 September 2012, 09:50 AM	#12
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	It would not be reasonable to expect it to be performed free of charge but at least you should have been given the opportunity to authorise the work. Keep your distance from this outfit in the future, of course. __________________ ..33

22 September 2012, 10:54 AM	#14
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	A dry test is a vacuum test and would mean nothing to me or my GMT. The idea that a vacuum test to 0.8 bar is equal to a pressure of 100+ metres has always made me... A pressure test is a pressure test and it seems that this was not done. __________________ E

22 September 2012, 08:09 AM	#3
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	yeah, that wasn't very nice, was it? No data, no record of the actual test, just words. Who knows if they have done it or not? I was not watching, as I was busy looking to find some straps. I did not purchase the straps at then end, after they told me how much I owed them. Just paid and left. Probably would never set foot in there again.

22 September 2012, 08:39 AM	#6
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	I was actually waiting for them to tell me how much it would cost me. Meanwhile, look around fro straps, or other thing I can buy there.

22 September 2012, 08:50 AM	#7
Feras Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Feras Location: Bahrain Watch: Rolex,Tag Posts: 1,923	They could have swaped it with a fake one

22 September 2012, 08:59 AM	#9
ManUtd "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Eric Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 1,613	Did you pay them? If it were me I wouldn't. Asking for the price of the service is not equivalent to authorizing the work to be done.

22 September 2012, 09:16 AM	#10
Hazelnut "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: David Location: Los Angeles Watch: SubC Date Posts: 242	That's shady business practice!

22 September 2012, 09:24 AM	#11
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	Yeah, "shady" is a good way to put it. I did pay them. The sales was nice to me, and I didn't feel like ruining her/mine nice state of mind.

22 September 2012, 08:40 PM	#16
zeuloa "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Jose Location: Here Watch: SEA-DWELLER Posts: 2,232	I've been to this place once and they were very busy. It gave me the impression that their communication is not the best as they were all kind if running around. I had my DJ tested at Tourneau at the Galeria for free a few months ago. I think Hal Martins will do them as well but not sure about price. $40 sounds a bit steep to me.

23 September 2012, 12:19 AM	#17
Kingair "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: USA Watch: Not enough ;-) Posts: 21,232	Had my Sub done some months ago . . . for free . . takes 2 minutes . . HAGWe

23 September 2012, 12:49 AM	#18
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	Cheeeez... what a bunch of cheap so-and-so's... everybody want's something for nothing 40 bucks and you know that your seals are in good shape... what more do you want ??? You probably can't have a decent lunch for much less than that.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

23 September 2012, 02:52 AM	#20
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	Depending on the cost of the test, I would look on ebay or ask around and buy the tester itself ---- One time I went to rent a really tal ladder, 22 footer, for a week -- The cost was coming out to $180 ---- So I asked them how much to sell it? The guy said $250 CASH --- So I just bought it --- I paid $70 more, but I got my job done and I own the ladder.... So it might be worth your while to pay a little more and get the pressure tester....

23 September 2012, 03:37 AM	#23
RolexDivers Banned Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BIG BEAR, CA Posts: 1,468	Exactly --- jst pay $40 $50 or whatever to ensure your seals are good and case is perfectly closed --- if you can ensure that, you do not have to worry about pressure test --

23 September 2012, 10:51 AM	#24
Lrd2sea "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: everywhere Posts: 252	Haha, cheers, Larry. That solve my question. Knowing the price was not unreasonable. I just wish they could communicate better. Next time i will make sure to clear with them in advance.

23 September 2012, 11:13 AM	#25
gregdolley Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Greg Dolley Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rose Gold Daytona Posts: 1,283	For the OP: that pressure test was too much, plus they did it without your authorization. I'd be pissed. My watch place does it for $0 - $15 bucks depending on who's there and they always give me the test results print-out from the machine, so I know it was really done and all the little details about how my watch performed.

23 September 2012, 11:22 AM	#26
atila "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 49	Just cause your^ watch place does it for $15 doesn't it mean he paid too much. My family owns a Fast Fix Jewelry Repair, they have a basic pressure tester and will charge up to $15 to do it for you... But for a high-grade watch they do not recommend using that. They take it to a professional watch maker who charges us about $15 - as such, $40-$50 is the standard for a PROPER pressure test. I'm not sure what your watch place uses but keep in mind that $40+ is a standard. Definitely a mom-n-pop type place, you were probably pleasant with them, and the exchange was such that they knew you had a Rolex and would pay the money, especially considering you wanted to have it done anyways. It's not the correct MODERN business practice, but it's hardly shady - this is how the "old-timers" do it. If you refused to pay, they wouldn't have forced you.

23 September 2012, 04:12 PM	#27
ADIGA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: AMM, YYZ, DOH Posts: 78	The "mom and pop" shop lost a customer for peanuts! Typical!

24 September 2012, 12:19 AM	#29
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	There's a BIG difference between a pressure/vacuum tester and a leak tester although you could use a leak tester for a basic seal check to 3atm. Most pressure testers are north of $5k.

24 September 2012, 12:22 AM	#30
SPARTAN2161 Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Nick H. Location: Amherst, NY Watch: me flip Posts: 1,901	$6.50 for a wet test. Sorry but that was shady and i would have refused to pay because you never agreed to the test!

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