To Service, or to Replace - That is the Question

[Mandreas]

Hey all,

I'm about to ship out my AP 15400 for a thorough pampering 2x AR + Lume + Waterproofing, and have recently started to sway on the last part of the treatment; the movement.

Should I have the Miyota serviced? or should I buy another movement and have the Miyota gutted out and replaced?

Now for some background, this is my grail rep and I'm looking to get it about as nice as I can without going franken and pumping too much $$$ into it.

Is replacing the Miyota worth it? Any idea what I would replace it with (in a TF 15400 case), and how much that would run?

Appreciate any input or insight you guys have.

 

[jmicro]

Servicing is always better if you have the right watchsmith.

 

[Mandreas]

Servicing is always better if you have the right watchsmith.

I'm planning to ship it out and have Vac do the initial service. Finding a local watch smith has come to no avail (at least none of a skill level I would let touch even my $100 Seikos). I will likely be relocating in the next 2-3 months though so I suppose I could simply have Vac service it and try to find a watch smith from that point forward.

Would there be no worthwhile longevity or accuracy gains by making a switch?

 

[jmicro]

I think VAC outsources his work now. I haven't had the best experience with him. He used to give me amazing work but now I figure he's swamped with clients and it's a hit or miss.

 

[Mandreas]

I think VAC outsources his work now. I haven't had the best experience with him. He used to give me amazing work but now I figure he's swamped with clients and it's a hit or miss.

Ouch, any other suggestions CONUS for mods then? Looking for the full package.

 

[jmicro]

Miskiped. I have resorted to smuggling my watches back and forth to Domi. So far so good

 

[Mandreas]

Miskiped. I have resorted to smuggling my watches back and forth to Domi. So far so good

Hahahaha I had heard mention that that was an option. What sort of turn around have you been getting?

 

[jmicro]

******* slow as frozen Mudd. But what I get back is 100% what I expect. I have never had one single issue with Domi. He's perfection. Im on shipment 9 to him

 

[Mandreas]

******* slow as frozen Mudd. But what I get back is 100% what I expect. I have never had one single issue with Domi. He's perfection. Im on shipment 9 to him

Shit lol ... See ... I'm kind of a worrier so I'd be dreading the shipping process, but from what I've seen of all of his mods, there really isn't any comparison.

I basically have as much as $500 USD to get it as near to Franken calibre as possible.

If you were in my shoes, who would you send it to and what would you get done?

 

[jmicro]

Lol yeah. I mean it's a six month process. I find somebody who's going over usually every six months. I had to get my 15400 strap to Jacob so it was a no Brainer. To Europe is the tricky part. Usually coming back to the US customs is a little more lax.

 

[Mandreas]

Searching the forums and checking the modder list I can't find Miskiped. How can I get in touch with them?

 

[adamweby]

VAC has done a bit of work for me lately. He mentioned last time that he has stopped taking as many orders and guarantees 10 day turn time now. I got my DJII serviced and was on its back to me inside 36 hours.

 

[jmicro]

Misiekped or something similar. Ive heard nothing but good thing about him and have bought a watch made by him.