Expensive quartz watches

[taxboy]

What is the collective view on the more expensive watches with a quartz movement. The reason I ask is that my Oris repair means its not worth going ahead with and so I will need to look for a new watch. I chose the Oris many years ago apart from its looks was the fact it was mechanical appealed to me. I was also led to a degree by my dealings with a master horologist who told me that he refused to sell expensive quartz watches as he couldn't face a customer knowing the price of the movement compared to the rrp.

Now this was probably 20 years ago but does this still hold true or hae things moved on

[taxboy]

The cost needs new dial, hands plus a service. As I only had it serviced a couple of years ago Im loathe to invest the £310 in getting it repaired

[taxboy]

PJ S said:

Define “expensive” in relation to a quartz watch, and how would that tally with the £310 needed to fix the Oris for another 7+ years of likely faultless running?
What exactly is wrong with the hands and dial? Are either or both affecting the timekeeping?

For me in this context expensive is £1000 plus.

The watch has obviously lost it waterproofing as condensation suddenly appeared on the inside of the glass and hands and stopped running totally, although I do baby it a bit, ie I don't swim, wsh with it on, and even take it off to wash the car.

My concern is I had it fully serviced 2 years ago and it's gone wrong again so I'm thinking I'd probably be better placed putting the repair money into something new. If I twas convinced the repair would give me another 7+ years of service then I wouldn't hesitate

[taxboy]

TheGuru said:

But most expensive automatic/manual watches are exactly the same. They use €50 ETA movements. Tag Heur, Omega etc.

Probably need to be spending £5k+ to even start getting in-house movements on the luxury brands (e.g Panerai)

Thanks for that it was something I wasn't aware of previously

[taxboy]

Crockefeller said:

Do you have any pictures of the watch showing water damage? Which model is it?

It's an older style BC 03. I'm afraid no photos at the moment as it's back with Goldsmiths awaiting collection. However thereally was what looked like condensation on the glass and hands and it stopped working

[taxboy]

Crockefeller said:

Do you happen to know which movement it uses? Is it an ETA 2824-2?

I'm afraid I can't be certain but a quick Google suggests it might be a 2836-2