butterfly 17
Ideal_Rock
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- Aug 17, 2005
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So,
I decided I wanted an antique diamond watch and I went on eBay for my search.
The ones I fell in love with were way too high, but I wanted a platinum and diamond one.
I found one that looked promising. Described as in almost new condition, no scratches on the crystal or platinum, dial is ckean and crisp, no missing diamonds and working with a 7 day return policy.
I liked it bc it was platinum and the band was also part platinum and diamonds but not the typical box set bracelet.
I made a best offer and it was accepted.
I got the watch a few days ago and I set it and noticed the dial is quite dirty(black) and the crystal is scratched up.
It was tinking and seemed to be working, but the next day it was off by a few hours. I wore it throughout the day and it would work for a few hours or minutes and then stop.
I love the look of the watch but am not sure if it is worth keeping it to fix, or just returning it and trying to find another deal.
I also don''t know who should do the work on the watch. From what I gather it needs an overhaul, crystal( new or just polish this one) and a dial refinish.
I called one guy in Ca. who specializes in fixing Hamiltons, and he quoted me $313.
That seems kind of high. And he said it would take 10-12 weeks to fix.
I emailed the seller and he agreed to give me a full refund or a partial refund of $120.
So I am not sure which way to go.
Does anyone know a place in NYC that I can go to right away?
I will post a picture of it.
I decided I wanted an antique diamond watch and I went on eBay for my search.
The ones I fell in love with were way too high, but I wanted a platinum and diamond one.
I found one that looked promising. Described as in almost new condition, no scratches on the crystal or platinum, dial is ckean and crisp, no missing diamonds and working with a 7 day return policy.
I liked it bc it was platinum and the band was also part platinum and diamonds but not the typical box set bracelet.
I made a best offer and it was accepted.
I got the watch a few days ago and I set it and noticed the dial is quite dirty(black) and the crystal is scratched up.
It was tinking and seemed to be working, but the next day it was off by a few hours. I wore it throughout the day and it would work for a few hours or minutes and then stop.
I love the look of the watch but am not sure if it is worth keeping it to fix, or just returning it and trying to find another deal.
I also don''t know who should do the work on the watch. From what I gather it needs an overhaul, crystal( new or just polish this one) and a dial refinish.
I called one guy in Ca. who specializes in fixing Hamiltons, and he quoted me $313.
That seems kind of high. And he said it would take 10-12 weeks to fix.
I emailed the seller and he agreed to give me a full refund or a partial refund of $120.
So I am not sure which way to go.
Does anyone know a place in NYC that I can go to right away?
I will post a picture of it.