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9 April 2024, 03:09 PM | #1 |
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Should I get my Daytona Serviced again?
I have a 2002 Gold 116528 Daytona. I had it serviced by Rik in Florida around 2009.
I have not worn it much since then. I put it on once a month or so. It works perfect. But I fell and scratched the clasp a bit(needs a polish) and I would like to wash it under running water but worry about whether the seals are ok. Would you get it serviced? I could hold off on the Polish but am worried about the seals. |
10 April 2024, 06:32 PM | #2 |
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No, but I would refrain from swimming before a pressure test was done.
(Any watchmaker can do that) Never mind the scratch, remove this one and get a fresh one tomorrow
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Another vote for the pressure test but no need to service
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How do they do the pressure test? Remove the movement?
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No, they don't.
A test with the movement removed, then put back in without a test of the fully assembled watch would not be much good. After a full service some watchmakers will test twice. Once to ensure case integrity without movement, but then again when fully assembled.
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Peter,
I thought it was funny: If a watch passes a 100 metre plus pressure test then it has passed at 100 metres depth, not that anyone could/would dive to that depth. Then to say it is "ok to be submerged in water but not too deep". How deep is "not too deep"?
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No service. Just request for a small touch up refinish on the clasp only from an independent watchmaker. Small touch up jobs are about 90-110 dollars and is quick.
If its a deep scratch..have the clasp laser welded. This is a more expensive job...probably at about 500 dollars since its gold? Ask for a quote from an independent watchmaker who does laser welding. Last edited by lamadoo; 16 April 2024 at 11:24 PM.. Reason: u |
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