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Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 10:49 AM

Is this 25 yr old Hamilton worth servicing, or not worth the expense for what it is?

thanks.

Presa canary · 24 July 2014, 10:52 AM

Depends on the service cost.... Does the watch mean anything to you? I think the watch is super cool looking and I love Hamilton, especially vintage ones

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Presa canary

Depends on the service cost.... Does the watch mean anything to you? I think the watch is super cool looking and I love Hamilton, especially vintage ones

Vague sentimental value. Was given to me by an ex-gf in 1990. Just found it in a drawer. Probably cost about $50 to get it done I expect.

Presa canary · 24 July 2014, 11:23 AM

Than I'd slap a army green NATO on that thing and you're all good

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 11:27 AM

Thanks, yeas it originally came with a canvas & leather strap which wore out after a year or two. Lug width is only 18mm.

joe100 · 24 July 2014, 03:39 PM

I'd say get it serviced. I hate to see good watches die an early death

GradyPhilpott · 24 July 2014, 04:13 PM

I, too, think that it's worth having serviced.

Old Expat Beast · 24 July 2014, 06:12 PM

Alright, thanks folks. I'll take it in to Michael Young next time I am in his neighborhood.

CWIN · 24 July 2014, 06:19 PM

I'd have it serviced.

sco · 25 July 2014, 05:05 AM

Only if you will wear it!

jatco · 25 July 2014, 06:21 AM

I'd probably get it serviced just 'because' ...
As Joe said, .."hate to see a watch die an early death" ..and it's a Hamilton!

carreramay · 25 July 2014, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Probably cost about $50 to get it done I expect.

I'll bet it costs double that. Maybe 3 or 4 times that amount.

Daytona4130 · 27 July 2014, 05:01 AM

I would. It's awesome

14060m · 31 July 2014, 01:08 PM

Do it

Scot_3 · 12 August 2014, 01:23 PM

Did you ever get this watch serviced? I think it's awesome

Chewbacca · 18 August 2014, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Expat Beast

Is this 25 yr old Hamilton worth servicing, or not worth the expense for what it is?

thanks.

dial alone is looking at $75

probably $200 for a full reno.

i'd do it.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Vintage-HAMIL...-/330512875963

Jayshan · 18 August 2014, 04:23 PM

If it's $50 for sure.

24 July 2014, 10:49 AM	#1
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Hamilton worth servicing? Is this 25 yr old Hamilton worth servicing, or not worth the expense for what it is? thanks. Attached Images

24 July 2014, 03:39 PM	#6
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	I'd say get it serviced. I hate to see good watches die an early death __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

24 July 2014, 04:13 PM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	I, too, think that it's worth having serviced. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

24 July 2014, 06:19 PM	#9
CWIN "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: San Diego Watch: Patek, AP, Rolex Posts: 4,449	I'd have it serviced. __________________ *Instagram* @cwin

25 July 2014, 06:21 AM	#11
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,551	I'd probably get it serviced just 'because' ... As Joe said, .."hate to see a watch die an early death" ..and it's a Hamilton! __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

24 July 2014, 10:52 AM	#2
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Depends on the service cost.... Does the watch mean anything to you? I think the watch is super cool looking and I love Hamilton, especially vintage ones

24 July 2014, 11:23 AM	#4
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Than I'd slap a army green NATO on that thing and you're all good

24 July 2014, 11:27 AM	#5
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Thanks, yeas it originally came with a canvas & leather strap which wore out after a year or two. Lug width is only 18mm.

24 July 2014, 06:12 PM	#8
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Far East Watch: Golden Tuna Posts: 28,826	Alright, thanks folks. I'll take it in to Michael Young next time I am in his neighborhood.

25 July 2014, 05:05 AM	#10
sco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chicago Watch: Subc AT 8500 CSO Posts: 3,646	Only if you will wear it!

27 July 2014, 05:01 AM	#13
Daytona4130 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Jack Location: 'Murica Watch: HBO:) Posts: 1,363	I would. It's awesome

31 July 2014, 01:08 PM	#14
14060m "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: USA Watch: 116610 , 16233 Posts: 1,802	Do it __________________

12 August 2014, 01:23 PM	#15
Scot_3 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Real Name: Scot Location: USA Watch: 1966 boyscout Posts: 914	Did you ever get this watch serviced? I think it's awesome

18 August 2014, 04:23 PM	#17
Jayshan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Toronto Watch: 116610LN Posts: 397	If it's $50 for sure. __________________ Best Regards, Jayshan ROLEX SUBMARINER 116610LN

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