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Be prepared for an adventure
Apr 16, 2017,07:15 AM
After evaluation by the service center in TX, if they need to send it abroad to Switzerland, you're probably looking at an additional shipping fee of $150. They may tell you in advance that the repair is going to be a minimum of $XXX or $X,XXX dollars if you send it out. Pretty much every Richemont estimate I've seen from Switzerland has been more than $1,000. Expect them to want to do quite a bit of work, especially since your watch sounds vintage. That could mean new hands, dial refinish, case re-working, etc. Turn-around time will be a minimum 3-6 months.
The concern with going to an independent watch repair shop will be if they have access to genuine Minerva/Mont-Blanc parts, and also their ability to source Valjoux 88 parts. I believe MB is like IWC in that parts are restricted to only the service center, at least here in the US. If parts need to be replaced, you may have to opt for generic versions. The Valjoux 88 has been out of production for 40+ years and some 17 variants exist for this movement - any repair will require a lot of patience!
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Minerva Service Question
By: aroxx : April 14th, 2017-11:22
Hello all. First time posting here but I've been enjoying all of the information and pictures on this site! I'm hoping this community can provide me with a little insight and advice. I've recently acquired a Minerva triple date with moonphase chronograph ...
Be prepared for an adventure
By: jayeyedoubleemmwhy : April 16th, 2017-07:15
After evaluation by the service center in TX, if they need to send it abroad to Switzerland, you're probably looking at an additional shipping fee of $150. They may tell you in advance that the repair is going to be a minimum of $XXX or $X,XXX dollars if ...
Thanks Jimmy
By: aroxx : April 16th, 2017-08:14
I appreciate your response! Luckily the watch is basically in mint condition so it shouldn't need any work other than the movement. I guess I'll just pray it doesn't need much work and can be repaired in Texas.
Oh,,,,
By: gyang333 : April 18th, 2017-07:46
You don't want the Richemont service center touching it in TX. Are you able to get to a MB boutique and have them ship to Minerva directly?
Why don't I want them touching it?
By: aroxx : April 20th, 2017-12:06
The MB boutique I called said if I brought it to them they would just ship it down to Texas if their in house guys couldn't fix it.
Lots of issues
By: gyang333 : April 22nd, 2017-12:53
about the Texas Richemont Service Center. Just do a quick google. And don't just look for issues pertaining to Montblanc watches that go there. I believe all watches that Richemont owns goes there with the exception of Lange.
Thanks
By: aroxx : April 20th, 2017-12:17
I'm considering a local watchmaker the only concern is their ability to source replacement parts if needed as Jimmy pointed out.
