> A question in relation to this topic:
>
> If a typical wealthy executive gets hosed-down, and his
> expensive watch gets damaged, does the govt reimburse for it?
As someone who wears vintage watches on an everyday basis
(valued at between $800 and $6000 each) I can tell you that most
watches of this quality level are at the very least water resistant.
Granted, my 1953 Bulova tank watch is not, but you didn't expect
water resistance back then -- most of the ones made between 1965
and today have some sort of gasket seal between the screw on
back (two of mine have gasketed snap on backs, too) and the
crystal is usually water resistant too. Notice, water RESISTANT,
not water PROOF.
The repair for one of these watches would likely be a simple
cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment -- costs appx $300 at
Bailey, Banks and Biddle, a reputable jeweler. And that's
assuming fairly bad internal damage, but caught kinda' early.
If you shop around, you can get it done cheaper, but do you
want to send a $2500 watch to the low bidder?
Replacement value on the other hand, can run into the
thousands of dollars for this type of watch.
> If so, then the only wearable issue for most of us is solved - let
> it get washed and get a receipt.
I'd be curious to know if they'd reimburse you for damages? Keep
in mind, good suits are also very expensive to replace. And I have
cowboy boots that cost hundreds of dollars per pair, replacement
value.
Imagine the replacement cost for a bunch of people's clothes!
-- Chuck Knight
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