Worth the service

Posts

13

Likes

21

Biggdave

·Feb 25, 2021

I recently purchased this eterna sonic railroader at a local auction house it wasn't going for much so I took a chance around $70 Canadian. I had no idea that none of the local watchmakers will even look at a esa 9162 movement. Its humming with new batterie 344 but no second hand movement. One watchmaker told me it's not worth the service because it's never going run right with modern batteries. Is it worth the money of servicing. I feel if running it's a $350 us watch.

 

Posts

13,483

Likes

31,785

X350 XJR

·Feb 25, 2021·Vintage Omega Aficionado

If you're just trying to flip it then it's probably not worth the investment of a service.

 

Posts

5,631

Likes

5,812

SkunkPrince

·Feb 25, 2021

You might need to send that to a specialist. Not "MyBob"!! He'll charge you for a full service and not do a full service.

 

Posts

2,327

Likes

2,542

Professor

·Feb 25, 2021

Biggdave

Its humming with new batterie 344 but no second hand movement. One watchmaker told me it's not worth the service because it's never going run right with modern batteries.

Is the lack of second hand movement due to an incompatibility with the available battery?

PS
Several European sellers on Ebay are offering new replacement esa 9162 movements for 180-200+ USD.

 

Posts

4,834

Likes

12,223

wagudc

·Feb 26, 2021

I recall @Archer saying that he had issues with Retina batteries shipping with low voltage, and he recommended Maxell. Also, sometimes you have to give the fork a gentle jump start. A little bump opposite the crown side to get it going.

However the watch should be serviced. For a low cost option from one of the best, send it to Rob B. In Thailand.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~fotoplot/acc.htm

 

Posts

277

Likes

1,015

smoothsecondscom

·Feb 27, 2021

Don't have much advice, but cool watch! Nice find.

 

Posts

537

Likes

2,522

joeshoup

·Feb 27, 2021

wagudc

I recall @Archer saying that he had issues with Retina batteries shipping with low voltage, and he recommended Maxell. Also, sometimes you have to give the fork a gentle jump start. A little bump opposite the crown side to get it going.

However the watch should be serviced. For a low cost option from one of the best, send it to Rob B. In Thailand.

http://members.iinet.net.au/~fotoplot/acc.htm

Let me second the suggestion to send it to Rob. Reasonable prices compared to automatics and prompt service. He got a 9162 I used to have into great shape.