The watch repair we recently received for an IWC Portuguese Chronograph.
This time, it's an overhaul of a relatively new IWC Portuguese Chronograph.
This movement is not an in-house developed movement, which is common in current models,
but a two-stage chronograph movement based on the Valjoux Cal. 7750.
Although the base movement is from ETA,
in the last few years, the price of ETA movements has soared, and parts are also expensive.
The current situation is that it's no longer as easy to handle them as before.
However, if it's sent for manufacturer repair, the basic fee alone often exceeds ¥60,000,
and in some cases, the repair cost might be equivalent to buying a whole new watch.
At our shop, we also undertake maintenance for current models that can be repaired,
and we have a lot of experience since our opening.
During this overhaul, wear was observed on the reversing wheel, jewels, and clamping screw,
so all of them were replaced.
This time, the cost was:
Overhaul: ¥47,300
Reversing wheel replacement: ¥13,200
Jewel replacement: ¥3,300
Clamping screw replacement: ¥2,200
Total: ¥66,000
Due to a busy schedule, it took about two months to complete the work, but
we diligently finished the job and delivered it to the customer.
Regardless of the brand or purchase price, mechanical watches
are items that definitely require regular overhauls.
Unlike cars or motorcycles, watches don't show obvious signs of trouble,
so even after many years of use, the most you might notice is some inaccuracy in timekeeping.
Even then, watches often continue to run, so people might not feel the need for repair.
However, the greater the unseen burden on the movement,
the more severely the internal wear progresses.
Regular maintenance is essential to prevent this,
and it is a necessary task and expense to ensure your wristwatch lasts a long time.
To avoid a situation where your watch stops working and requires extensive repairs,
please consider requesting regular overhauls!
