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Are 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
by vosper 6y ago
Are 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.