Stephen
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Ebel Repair
I'm a watch novice so I hope some of you mayvens can help with this question. My daughter's jeweler sent her 11 year old Ebel Sportwave to Ebel for a new battery and pressure testing. The charge was to be $135. The jeweler was told by Ebel that they recommend a new quartz movement and gasket along with the battery for a price of $295. She really enjoys the watch, and she would pay the larger amount if this isn't just a sales tactic used by Ebel to make a little more money. Does the recommeded new movement and gasket sound reasonable? What would you all recommend? Thanks in advance for any advice you have for us.
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Ebel Repair
I'm a watch novice so I hope some of you mayvens can help with this question. My daughter's jeweler sent her 11 year old Ebel Sportwave to Ebel for a new battery and pressure testing. The charge was to be $135. The jeweler was told by Ebel that they recom...
First of all welcome to the site
On the surface this does not sound unreasonable for an 11 year old watch especially that you mentioned that your daughter really enjoys the watch. In todays, world labor is the real cost in doing any work so you can quickly see how the cost can escalate. ...
I did a little more research
I found these prices in general Average price Guide.... ( prices can change, please inquire) Average cost for Automatic overhauls $285 -$349 (7-10 days) Average cost for manual vintage $185 (7-10 days) Average cost for Battery Changes (Swiss Watches) $49....
Thanks again
So nice of you to check things out for me. I really do appreciate your kindness an expertise. Stephen
