Hi guys!
Firstly, happy new year to everyone! hope you guys will have a wonderful 2017. On to my question... as mentioned in the title, my SKX is running 10 mins fast a day consistently. I brought it to K2 to have a look after hearing a lot of good things on the site about him. Was quoted $80 to fix by Mr Goh. Is that considered ex or is that market price? Read online that a new 7s26 movement also cost around that price. So thought if like that might as well try to find a brand new movement altogether. Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards,
Shawn
[HELP] SKX running 10 mins fast a day
- balzebub71
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Re: [HELP] SKX running 10 mins fast a day
A 7S26 is actually cheaper. But even if u get one, u still need to replace the moment which is a job for a professional. Just repair and ask him to regulate for u?
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Re: [HELP] SKX running 10 mins fast a day
Best get a watchmaker to fix it. Either it's magnetized or the timing needs to be regulated.
Either way he would be able to fix it for you.
Either way he would be able to fix it for you.
Re: [HELP] SKX running 10 mins fast a day
The SKX is a classic but not a rare piece. The way I see it there are 3 options:
1. Get it repaired. Honestly $80 for the job is not expensive in my book. Especially coming from a well respected watchmaker like Mr. Goh
2. Get a new movement and replace it. Still need a watchmaker to do the replacement. Still need to pat labour charge so add up the cost might be similar or even higher.
3. Like I said SKX not a rare piece so unless it's of sentimental value can replace with a new one..most cost choice but $80 to $100 to repair or replace movement is already more Han a third of the price of new Watch.
Finally you can take opportunity to have a different model all together..
You decide.
1. Get it repaired. Honestly $80 for the job is not expensive in my book. Especially coming from a well respected watchmaker like Mr. Goh
2. Get a new movement and replace it. Still need a watchmaker to do the replacement. Still need to pat labour charge so add up the cost might be similar or even higher.
3. Like I said SKX not a rare piece so unless it's of sentimental value can replace with a new one..most cost choice but $80 to $100 to repair or replace movement is already more Han a third of the price of new Watch.
Finally you can take opportunity to have a different model all together..
You decide.