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Re: Men's 550SS-022 [message #14579 is a reply to message #14577]

Mon, 01 March 2021 19:11

afire
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I agree with Barney's comments on the value and servicing. The cost of cleaning, oiling and adjusting should run around $100 (if you hunt around for a reasonably priced watchmaker, some charge much higher prices). If you go all in and have your watchmaker replace the crystal and get the dial refinished, that's maybe another $100. So, you've put $200 into a $100 or so watch. But you'll be able to wear your grandfather's watch in sparkling condition. Is that worth $200 to you? It would be to me. I have my grandfather's Gruen that's no more valuable than yours, but I've had it overhauled multiple times over the years.

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		Gruen Autowind Rocket By: asilver on Sun, 28 February 2021 16:19
		Re: Men's 550SS-022 By: Barney Green on Sun, 28 February 2021 17:53
		Re: Men's 550SS-022 By: asilver on Sun, 28 February 2021 18:03
		Re: Men's 550SS-022 By: Barney Green on Sun, 28 February 2021 18:12
		Re: Men's 550SS-022 By: afire on Mon, 01 March 2021 19:11
		Re: Men's 550SS-022 By: asilver on Tue, 02 March 2021 22:40

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