: Hello - I am getting a Autavia 11630 GMT repaired (kept losing
: time, but otherwise in good shape) -- I have had a very good
: experience with a specialized vintage shop who charge £500 for
: full service and they do the trick. However on this occasion, I
: decided to try out Heuer/LVMHs own vintage service offering.
: I have three questions:
: - for resale, any premium assigned to having the watch serviced by
: Heuer - is clearly the case for Rolex, but don't think same
: holds here
: - watch case is pretty scratched up, am tempted to get lightly
: polished (it is currently unpolished)
: - the hands have slight staining at the center (but otherwise very
: nice) -- they have recommended replacement of the hands with
: original autavia hands (and this is a nominal cost)
: I am a longer term collector --- but given they are quoting me
: ~£870 for the full shebang, wondered if this was worth it (or
: if it would actually lower resale value) -- if that's the case
: always nice to save the cash and as I said my local guy does a
: great job (Prestige Time Services).

: Bought this watch from Jeff actually --- so keen to get it cleaned
: up.

: Cheers.

: JP

I would recommend that you retain the current hands as there are some tragedies currently listed on Chrono24 that clearly have brand new hands which do not match their age.