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There are people that repair tiny parts in expensive watches for decades now. And they can do that easily because those watches are designed to last and to be r
by mqus 6y ago
There are people that repair tiny parts in expensive watches for decades now. And they can do that easily because those watches are designed to last and to be repairable. I don't see how either of your arguments are valid. Especially if your thing is expensive you want to repair it instead of replace it. And concerning trust: We repair expensive cars regularly without any trust issues.
- vosper 6y agoAre these expensive watches $200, or $2000(0)? It’s hard for me to imagine it being economically worthwhile to do intricate repairs on $200 watches, or that it would end up costing less than buying a new watch.
- Apocryphon 6y agoDepends on the nature of the repair. Most smartphone fixes don't cost $200.
- AnthonyMouse 6y agoMoreover, products designed to be repairable have low repair costs, and don't require uncommon expertise to repair. You don't need a specialized shop staffed with electrical engineers to replace the batteries in your TV remote.
- ewr23w 6y agoNo one is servicing the movement of a $200 watch. Just cleaning / oiling by a skilled watchmaker costs at least $200, and repairing any damage would probably cost closer to $1000.
- mqus 6y agoThis does not really cover "repair" at all, but replacing the battery costs ~10€ at my local jeweller, including the battery itself. I can go there, hand over the watch, go to another shop for groceries or something and return after 10 minutes and they're done. If Apples products are designed that way, there is no reason why it could not be the same (at least for batteries). Watches have usually the same constraints: Water tight, less/no screws, small, intricate. Of course, lithium batteries are more expensive, but that's it.
- NovemberWhiskey 6y agoThe parts in expensive watches are huge by comparison with the parts in these kinds of electronic products. A tiny balance jewel might be 0.6mm in diameter. The smallest surface mount components are now (I think?) 0201 metric - i.e. 0.2mm x 0.1mm. Plus a balance jewel is not a two-terminal component that needs to be soldered in place.
- dzhiurgis 6y agoThere are bus ticket collectors too, not that their hobby matters anymore.