Hey! I wanted let you know I tried this guy out on my Tag Heuer Carrera re-edition. Chronograph movement so I expected it some sticker shock to say the least… If you’re interested I’ll tell you in private what he charged but it wasn’t as high as I expected when I count for inflation from the last time I had it serviced. Price aside, the end result was a 9.5 out of 10. Winding is incredibly crisp, keeping time pretty darn good, polished that ugly scratch out of the pexi-crystal. Also turn-around was incredibly quick (little over a month). Other than gaskets and seals, he only replaces parts as needed which could be why his prices are lower than most. Overall I’m pretty pleased

“If we want to continue to enjoy mechanical watches, we have to allow the people doing the servicing to make a living doing it OR learn how to do it ourselves.”

@UnholiestJedi. I just wanted highlight what you posted. This simple concept took me a long time to accept but when you look at the skill required to service this such an amazing complicated device, it doesn’t seem so bad…plus the few watchmakers I know personally aren’t living like kings either (far from it actually)

Well, no matter my opinion (or anybody else’s for that matter), Jordan himself plunked down some serious loot for that timepiece so who am I to say what’s worth it or not? To each their own

Sounds about right (for better or worse)…. I got my 14270 Explorer serviced for about $800 for a movement service only by Central Watch in NYC in 2019. I think it’s overpriced in my opinion but there’s certain parts they replace regardless of wear-and-tear (mainspring, barrel, and some wheels I believe) which add to the cost. My point of reference is that around 2014, same 14270 was serviced by a Rolex-certified independent watchmaker who I knew personally and he charged me around $400. He only replaced what was actually worn out (i.e gasket and seals), and I’m sure he gave me a “friend” discount at some level but any service over $600 for a simple three-hander from the modern era is a bit much to say the least

Americaine, right? Looks beautiful!

Fun fact: the original Rolex GMT Master was a “caller” GMT…it wasn’t until the GMT Master II that a “traveler” style movement was introduced

Having owned a 35mm Tangente before, the general rule of thumb with Nomos is (typically) smaller case paired with minimal bezel and long lugs. Although the case sizing is more classic (think 1950’s-60’s), the minimal bezel leads to the dial (thus the watch) looking bigger and the long lug-to-lug make it look more at home on a larger wrist.