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Service or replace the movement?

On affordable mechanical watches, a full traditional service is not automatically the best financial decision. Sometimes a replacement movement creates a better result for the customer; sometimes preserving the original movement matters.

When replacement makes more sense than service

On a common workhorse movement, a replacement can sometimes cost less and provide a more reliable result than a full overhaul.

When replacement can be smart

Common modern workhorse movements may be economically replaceable when major damage, previous abuse or labor needs make full service poor value.

When service is better

Vintage watches, sentimental watches, uncommon movements and enthusiast pieces may justify preserving the original caliber.

We tell you when replacement is recommended

If replacement is recommended, the customer should know that is the proposed repair. We do not quietly swap movements and call it an overhaul.

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