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Re: HELP with my Seamaster De Ville!
In Response To: Re: HELP with my Seamaster De Ville! *PIC* ()

: Thank you for your reply... I have tried to remove the bracelet to
: get to the caliber number but I can't get the pins to move, so
: I'm not going to force it. It has a seahorse at the back. The
: bracelet is 14k gold-filled, at least that's what it says.

: Thanks for the offer but unfortunately I am not in the US. Any
: chance you know anybody that can do it for me here in Manila ?

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: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_PxlpVNAcwhM/S6lAqEVdTiI/AAAAAAAABFo/VhAf2tKGe1o/s1600-h/omega+seamaster+de+ville2.jpg

First question: was the price quoted US$850? That seems very high, and should include any parts needed.

Comment: working on a relatively common movement and a popular style of watch should be something any good local watchmaker could address. I would get another quote for service.

Sam aka Hewybaby

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