Repair Advice for an Old Acutron
Hi, folks.
I'm hoping someone can provide some guidance for me. I recently discovered a watch that belonged to my late uncle. From what I've been able to research, it's a 1968 Acutron 214, pictured here. It doesn't run, and I've tried replacing the battery in it but it was a no-go.
I found one repair shop in the U.S. that would repair it but at a cost of $1,000. Based on the estimate, the service is comprehensive but ... yikes.
Does this sound like a reasonable fee for this type of watch? Can anyone offer other options or advice?
Thank you!
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Being that this is an elecrical device and not mechanical, there is probably no point in just "getting it running" and biting the bullet for a complete overhaul is probably less time and money in the long run.
However, I googled Accutron watch repair and there are surely more than one place around. I have no experience with Accutrons, but that estimate does seem a bit high.
Actually, the search term you probably want is Accutron specialist, as it is a special watch. Free estimates at https://www.accutrons.com/contact#OnlineStore among others.
@Notawatchsnob
Being that this is an elecrical device and not mechanical, there is probably no point in just "getting it running" and biting the bullet for a complete overhaul is probably less time and money in the long run.
However, I googled Accutron watch repair and there are surely more than one place around. I have no experience with Accutrons, but that estimate does seem a bit high.
Actually, the search term you probably want is Accutron specialist, as it is a special watch. Free estimates at https://www.accutrons.com/contact#OnlineStore among others.
@Notawatchsnob
Thank you, @OscarKlosoff! I will check them out and let you know how it goes — assuming you care! ;) Have a great day.