Price for full overhaul

[cholack]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone knew what the cost is to fully overhaul a Zenith El Primero chronograph? It is a modern movement.

Thanks in advance.

[CH-dmath]

Between $630-$720 depending on the movement. You can have a look here and choose your movement:
Zenith - Swiss Luxury Watches
Page 1 of that document outlines what is done to the watch during full and partial services.

[Drop of a Hat]

Between $630-$720 depending on the movement. You can have a look here and choose your movement:
Zenith - Swiss Luxury Watches
Page 1 of that document outlines what is done to the watch during full and partial services.

Isnt this if you want to send it in straight to Zenith?

Get a quote from A local experienced watchmaker. See what he says. Then at least you have some options.....

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[John Chris]

The quote is right for Zenith Canada/LVMH New Jersey, and perhaps light for Zenith Le Locle. You may find an independent watchmaker to do it for less (see LouS's thread about the one he found), but will he do it properly? Will he have access to parts? Does he really know how to lubricate a 36,000 bph movement? An unfortunate reality is that El Primeros, while rugged and reliable, are also very complex and expensive to service. Fortunately they don't need it too often!

[CH-dmath]

I'm new to high-end watches so I'm far from an expert but I'm with you John. I would have to know an awful lot about an independent watchmaker to trust him/her with my watches. I'm sure there are good ones out there but...

[Drop of a Hat]

I'm new to high-end watches so I'm far from an expert but I'm with you John. I would have to know an awful lot about an independent watchmaker to trust him/her with my watches. I'm sure there are good ones out there but...

I've got one that i would trust completely. He's honest enough to look at something and say he either doesn't know how to work on something or can't get parts.

Rolex and Bulova (the old big boy one from the 60s and 70s) certified and does work on everything from vintage pocket watches to Tourbys.


In the end, its your money and your watch. But, don't close just yourself off from other options just because they don't come from Zenith.

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[kingblackbolt]

El Primeros, while rugged and reliable, are also very complex and expensive to service. Fortunately they don't need it too often!

John,
Are the service intervals for an El Primero movement longer than other high end chronographs? More than the average of 5 years?

[John Chris]

I suppose it depends on use, but I've acquired a 35 year-old EP from the original owner that had never been serviced, worked fine, and showed little wear. Admittedly an over-long service interval, but it does demonstrate their ruggedness. For me, 7 years would do with regular wear.

[kingblackbolt]

35 years? That's indeed pretty rugged LoL! It sounds like the EP movements are one of the more sturdy ones made just like I've always heard.

I suppose it depends on use, but I've acquired a 35 year-old EP from the original owner that had never been serviced, worked fine, and showed little wear. Admittedly an over-long service interval, but it does demonstrate their ruggedness. For me, 7 years would do with regular wear.