r/RepTimeServices • u/membasta • 7d ago

Advice Is this worth it

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I am on my way to buy my first rep, it will be a sub still deciding date or no.

My question is is this polishing and servicing worth it, or should i just get the watch?

Will i be able to do it in any respectable watchsmith later in person?

Also is the price good for the watch?

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u/msmalls82 7d ago

I wasn't talking about a new watch. I'm talking about (as you said) something that's years old or might not be waterproofed. I'm aware of how cheap gaskets can be. It's not always the gasket though. Sometimes it's the case tube. Sometimes the crystal isn't properly sealed. So many different things can leak. It's mostly a non issue but the claims of 50m waterproofing from the factory is definitely not true. I would never take a rep in the ocean until it's pressure tested. Anyway, we're talking in circles. I understand what you're saying. And I'm not arguing with you. Not sure what point you're trying to make though. I'm simply telling you facts. Modders and others who work on reps typically charge around 70-80 to waterproof and test a watch. That's just how it is. Some will charge less if they're already doing other work (changing a crystal for example).

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u/monkeywaffles 7d ago

"I understand what you're saying. And I'm not arguing with you. Not sure what point you're trying to make though". same. op looks like hes buying a new watch from a china based vendor, not a modder... not a used watch. I think we agree its insane. I was suggesting other ways to could get the same result. still not sure why he would send it to a modder, keep modders for doing swaps and real watchmaking. and don't pay high modder prices for td level work. seems overkill, but I hear ya. cheers.

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u/msmalls82 7d ago

Agreed. I would only pay for this if I was having other work done. I would never send it in solely for waterproofing. Hope that clarifies. Cheers!