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) $49.50 (2 hours)
Average cost for Battery Changes (Japan Watches) $10 (15 minutes)
Exterior detailing ($75 - $125) - Scratch removal - polish or satin finish like new (1 day)

But specifically found a price of about $250 for an overhaul of a Quartz/manual. But generally they never mentioned replacing the quartz mechanism.

It seems that the original $139 was for a service and a battery which a combination of the above prices. If you add the replacement cost of the quartz and all the work being done via Ebel it seems to add up.

Sorry to drag on.

Bill

Ebel Repair

By: Stephen : August 31st, 2007-08:56

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

By: Bill : August 31st, 2007-10:31

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. ...

Thanks Bill

By: Stephen : August 31st, 2007-10:38

Thanks very much for your input. It's very much appreciated. Stephen