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Old 14 January 2010, 11:06 AM   #61
Horologier
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Real Name: Michael Taylor
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Watch: 18k RedThunderBird
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Originally Posted by CaveDiver View Post
Well said. I have seen a few watchmakers that provide price just for the cleaning and say parts extra. That can also help understand the cost. A good point on the aftermarket parts on the inside of the watch. I read so much about aftermarket or fake parts seen from the outside of the watch, but hardly anyone talking about the aftermarket parts in the movement. I would think that would affect the value of a vintage watch??

It is true, not enough is mentioned about aftermarket parts on inside.....It may or may not effect value.... one may not know it has such parts until cleaning and if it is a flip and dip cleaning service for cheap. How could anyone tell...when the watch do not come apart...

Great Points being made...

Michael The watchmaker
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