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AParksSr
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Mar 16, 2017
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I own the Maurice Lacroix Jours de Retrogrades. Have owned it for eight years now. They're good watches. Like Breitling and many others, they take the top-tier ETA movement (the 6498 in this model, I believe) and rework it until it's as much their calibre nearly, as an ETA. I had my watch serviced after year five, by Govberg Watches in Philadelphia, who ML uses for east coast repairs/servicing. It cost $475, which was very reasonable compared with my higher-end watches like my Patek Philippe. My only complaint is the Croc band that came with my ML. It is entirely proprietary, and generic bands don't fit well. The replacement band from ML costs $400, which is way too much for a brand of this tier. Soon, I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy one. They're very nice watches, and while anyone would be crazy to spend MSRP on one, this is a decent price.
dholik8503
Mar 16, 2017
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AParksSrThere are very reputable custom watch strap shops that could create a band for your ML......I just bought a Zenith replacement band for a Zenith HW Chronomtre I have---and hate the new one--just does not match the watch. Unfortunately the original Zenith band was falling apart. So I went on a shopping spree for bands, and it's just as fun as collecting watches. Cheers.
AParksSr
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Mar 16, 2017
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dholik8503I may have to try and find such a shop, friend. Thank you so much. I think I'd need to remove the current torn old band and send it to them. I appreciate your help.
dholik8503
Mar 17, 2017
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AParksSrShops can work from pictures of the old band-at least to get a start. Also, an accurate caliper measure is helpful. They range from about $25-$50 on Amazon. I'm not starting a watch repair shop, but I can measure lug widths, strap lengths and get a good spec on a band for a shop to replicate. Also, I have found some of my watches just feel better on the wrist. So I have measured case dimensions, lugs, etc., and I have a better feel of what I like and don't like. I usually wear 34-40mm case diameter, and find the trend toward large case size helpful---I buy the smaller sized watches no one wants on the cheap. Today, I wore a 1972 34mm Longines 5-Star Admiral---great watch. Best regards.
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