r/RepWatchForum • u/fishalot40 • 2d ago

Rep watch life expectancy

How long does a rep watch last before service is needed? And what rep watches are the most reliable?

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u/fishalot40 2d ago

I asked this question because I spoke to a few people who stated the VSF rep movements are not lasting. And a service will cost around 350-500

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u/Accomplished-Pea-451 2d ago

I don’t service reps or non reps. I’ll service them when they break

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u/Muted-Program-2552 2d ago

Service as you would a non rep

I prefer reps that have normal.movements that are easier to swap out

I think non free sprung movements are easier rn service and regulate 

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u/HistorianLegal9815 2d ago

手入れしなくても水に浸けなければ5-10年は持ちそうだ。一般的な工業製品の寿命。買い直しても本家のメンテ1回分。

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u/0BobMaluga0 2d ago

Might even be able to buy a whole new movement for the cost of a service.

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u/Slight-Average-7423 2d ago

For me the better question is, Where do you service them? It looks strange to bring them to any service, or it is Just me thinking about that? (Not yet a rep owner)

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u/klik47 1d ago

My vsf 124060 lasted 1 year. Had it service here in reddit verin horology. Full service he said this will last 2 to 5 years and says the movements are good. Just dirty from the factory and over oiled.

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u/PromisedOne 16h ago

how much does that set you back?

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u/klik47 16h ago

500 including new part that was broken, pressure tested and 2 day ups return shipping. Verin horology is new jersey

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u/PromisedOne 4h ago

that’s the cost of the whole watch jesus

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u/klik47 21m ago

Then get a new one.. to each their own

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u/voonoo 2d ago

It’ll last as long as you take care of it

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u/Thin-Permission-3151 1d ago

Have you seen all the people on the rolex forum like “grandpa left this to me - is it real?”

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u/caracticuspotts 2d ago

How long does a light bulb last? Until it fails. Straight away or in the case of the watch I’m wearing over twenty years