It's just one "screw"...

Not only our store but many watch stores recommend overhauling.
I'm not trying to make money from repair fees or anything like that.
This is because it is absolutely necessary to maintain the watch.

However, even if it is called an overhaul,
It doesn't just mean maintenance of the machinery inside.
It also includes the meaning of "exterior" care, which many people overlook.




This time, a customer requested an overhaul of the Cartier Pasha C.
Apparently it hadn't been repaired for a while.
This time, you requested a repair from our store.

Many watches, including Pasha, use screws on the back cover and bracelet.
This is the first thing to check when making repairs.
After years of use, dust, dirt, and grime accumulate in screws and other gaps.
In fact, this is your biggest enemy.

Watches with screw-on case backs, like the Pasha,
Dirt accumulates and adheres to the screws over the years.
If you leave it alone, the dirt will harden more and more,
In the worst case, you will not be able to remove the screw.
What will happen if that happens?

“The camera back won’t open!”

That's right, it cannot be overhauled.

Overhaul is basically movement maintenance, but
Opening the back cover, cleaning the bracelet, etc.
Most of the time, we take care of things other than the inside.
At that time, I also clean small dirt,
No work can be done unless the back cover is opened.

This is why we recommend periodic overhaul.
When I tried to fix it and loosened the screw, it wouldn't open.
That happens a lot.

If so, use a special tool called a super steel drill to sharpen the screws.
Remove the screw threads buried in the case.
At that time, if your hand is even slightly out of order, the threads of the screw may spread out too much.
In the worst case, it can seriously damage the case.

If you can remove the screw with one shot of a super steel drill, you're in luck.
In severe cases, we will repair the blade by changing several blades.
The cutting edge of this drill costs about 4,000 yen each, so
If you think that the labor cost for removing screws is high,
Please know that there is a reason for this.

This time there was dirt on the screws,
I'm glad it came off easily.
However, I don't know what would have happened if the request had been delayed a few months.

Even though it is an overhaul, it is not just an internal repair.
Maintenance will include the exterior of the watch, so
We would be happy if you felt the need for regular repairs.

By the way,
If the screws cannot be removed, the case will need to be replaced.
At that time, it will be repaired by the manufacturer.
The complete service cost nearly 150,000 yen at the time of case replacement.
If the bracelet does not come off, you can replace the bracelet for an additional 200,000 yen.
If parts replacement such as dials are added...
Manufacturer repairs are basically repairs that require no effort.
I don't waste time pulling screws.
The basic idea is "parts replacement".

It's just a "screw", but
Even just one of them means that you have to pay a ridiculous amount of money for repairs.
That's why we recommend regular overhauls.

However, since watch repair is voluntary, we will not force you to do so.
“Taking care of things” means
Instead of paying only when you buy,
It is also important to maintain it properly.

If you haven't had your watch repaired in a while,
Please consider this opportunity!!