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Tools · 13 February 2008, 03:54 AM

This is an area to post a recommendation of yours for an independent watchmaker in your area..

If you use a good watchmaker, or have had a good experience and feel that this can aid the members in their search for quality work on their time-piece, this is the place to post it..

The Rolex Forum does not endorse any watchmaker, nor do we guarantee their work in any manner or form..

To help the members find this resource in their area, place the watchmakers location prominately at the top..

Tools · 13 February 2008, 05:45 AM

While not strictly a local watchmaker, many folks are looking for restoration of their old stretched and damaged bracelets..

Bob Ridley, for complete Rolex restoration:
http://www.watchmakers.com/index.html

Phillip Ridley for both Rolex and Omega service and repairs
https://ridleywatchmakers.com/

Rik Deitel, CW21 Watchmaker
http://timecareinc.com/credentials.html

Rolliworks for bracelet repairs and watch service
https://www.rolliworks.com/

Several members give this place high marks for bracelet work:
www.classicwatchparts.com

For dial relume and restoration:
http://www.angelfire.com/blues/andca...Firstpage.html

scottschoe · 14 February 2008, 05:40 PM

Redwood City, CA

Jackson Square Jewelers
http://jacksonsquare.com/

Small, clean store with a large variety of high-end watches. Serviced my 1655 without a hitch. Orbita roadshow stops by every now and then.

drrolex · 8 March 2008, 03:17 AM

In Los Angeles I use djbwatches. Good pricing and fast turn around.
http://www.djbwatches.com

Dan Pierce · 8 March 2008, 03:53 AM

For anyone in the Greater Cincinnati area I've had good transactions with and fair deals from Cleves and Lonniman Jewelers from Belleview, Ky. Charlie Cleves, watchmaker w/ Rolex expert Rolex parts account. 859 261 3636, ccleves@fuse.net .
dP

MC28REPSOL · 24 September 2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drrolex

In Los Angeles I use djbwatches. Good pricing and fast turn around.
http://www.djbwatches.com

it seems that "djbwatches" are also The Watch Empire.

http://www.thewatchempire.com

because they have the same address:

607 S. Hill St. Suite # 508
Los Angeles, CA 90014

CBG1 · 24 February 2018, 10:40 AM

Dredging up a post in this thread from 2008 (#3, below), I just called Dan at Jackson Square and had a pleasant conversation. I'll be bringing him my 16710 and a Cartier Tank for service.

Just bringing more awareness to this post and a peninsula / Bay Area watchmaker that may be an alternative to RSC.

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottschoe

Redwood City, CA

Jackson Square Jewelers
http://jacksonsquare.com/

Small, clean store with a large variety of high-end watches. Serviced my 1655 without a hitch. Orbita roadshow stops by every now and then.

Jimbits76 · 8 March 2008, 07:45 PM

Anybody in the UK...there's only really two to go to.

Tylden Reed and Chris Heal.

Tylden repaired and renovated my dead Oyster Date and is probably one of the only guys who can now service the watch (he was recommended to me by Rolex Bexley).
http://www.tyldenreed.co.uk/

Chris, I have not used yet but he is highly regarded and has always been professional, polite and prompt in our correspondence.
http://www.chealwatch.co.uk/

J

phil green · 17 September 2009, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Anybody in the UK...there's only really two to go to.

Tylden Reed and Chris Heal.

Tylden repaired and renovated my dead Oyster Date and is probably one of the only guys who can now service the watch (he was recommended to me by Rolex Bexley).
http://www.tyldenreed.co.uk/

Chris, I have not used yet but he is highly regarded and has always been professional, polite and prompt in our correspondence.
http://www.chealwatch.co.uk/

J

please dont use chris heal my watch was returned un repaired and missing the sub seconds hand

MadeOfCheese · 5 December 2013, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbits76

Anybody in the UK...there's only really two to go to.

Tylden Reed and Chris Heal.

Tylden repaired and renovated my dead Oyster Date and is probably one of the only guys who can now service the watch (he was recommended to me by Rolex Bexley).
http://www.tyldenreed.co.uk/

Chris, I have not used yet but he is highly regarded and has always been professional, polite and prompt in our correspondence.
http://www.chealwatch.co.uk/

J

Great resource, thanks guys.

Is there any update in the UK or London recommendations in the last few years?
Looking to get a vintage datejust repaired, and don't want any "refurbishments" done by RSC at the same time.
(Would also rather not pay RSC costs if possible.)

kyle L · 6 March 2009, 06:02 AM

My watch repairman specializes in Rolexes...
144 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013
Its called K&E Jewlery, but in the back there is a watchmaker. Hes Chinese and doesn't speak english, but his daughter is there on most weekends to speak english.

krcrowe · 1 April 2009, 04:08 AM

Here in Calgary, Canada, there is a terrific independent watch maker who specializes in the Swiss makes; Rolex, Tudor, etc.

Andy Affolter
Swiss Watch Clinic
1805 - 14 Street S.W.
Calgary, AB T2T 3T1
(403) 243-4694

Submarino · 28 August 2009, 06:30 AM

A great watchmaker in Dallas that is certified Rolex watchmaker, worked for the RSC in Dallas for more than 14 years and owns his own shop is:

Manuel Chamosa
(972)404-9177

On Preston Rd. near Belt Line Rd., Dallas

Very clean, honest, expert eye and not expensive

dpj17 · 1 September 2009, 06:51 AM

In the greater Chicago area I highly recommend The Time Center in Westchester, IL. Laiq is extremely competent at diagnosing problems and fixes at an affordable rate with a quick turn around. He has done several repairs for me and is a very knowledgeable watch guy!

vitix · 2 September 2009, 06:41 AM

here in Santo Domingo i take my watches to
Joyería Groba
Ave. Los proceres ,Diamond Mall
1er Nivel Local 25-A,
Tel.:809-541-5342
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Email:e.groba@codetel.net.do

they serviced all my watches

Serpico · 13 October 2009, 11:32 PM

thank you for informations

Nick1959 · 14 October 2009, 12:14 AM

Any suggestions for Long Island, New York?

siffert · 15 October 2009, 04:51 AM

Based on others recommendations on this forum (and dissatisfaction with Rolex Dallas SC work), I had Rik Dietel of http://TimeCareInc.Com work on my Rolex DateJust midsize watches. He is Rolex Certified and Rolex Repair/Parts Authorized. Based in Seminole Florida, he is readily available to communicate with you for your Rolex servicing needs. His work on my watches was superb and his polishing/detailing skills was far superior to what I got at RSC. His service prices were half of what was charged to me at RSC. Finally, I never had more than a 4 day wait for my watches to be sent back to me!! Compare that to RSC! Rik comes highly recommended by me!

ExpII · 27 June 2011, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siffert

Based on others recommendations on this forum (and dissatisfaction with Rolex Dallas SC work), I had Rik Dietel of http://TimeCareInc.Com work on my Rolex DateJust midsize watches. He is Rolex Certified and Rolex Repair/Parts Authorized. Based in Seminole Florida, he is readily available to communicate with you for your Rolex servicing needs. His work on my watches was superb and his polishing/detailing skills was far superior to what I got at RSC. His service prices were half of what was charged to me at RSC. Finally, I never had more than a 4 day wait for my watches to be sent back to me!! Compare that to RSC! Rik comes highly recommended by me!

x2

johnbicht · 12 November 2009, 09:36 AM

Two Rolex's sent to him.

Mine was serviced apparently well, but less than a year later it would stop every 5-7 days needing rewinding. Denis took it back - no cost - to fix, and failed to find anything wrong. I finally bought some tools took it apart thought the rotor axle looked dry. A spot of grease and it has been fine for three or more months.

My friend's Sub (1680?) was thoroughly fitted out with new parts to the tune of $1,100+. It didn't keep good time, and leaked. Sent back and still no improvement.

He talks a good story and seems a nice guy, but...

JohnBoy · 12 November 2009, 12:24 PM

Hi all. A newbie here....but trying to help. You might want to think about Tom Nesbit, Nesbit's Watch Service if in the Seattle area. He did a great job of breathing life back into an old NQS Datejust of mine - just like new and real parts! His prices are reasonable, and he is also the local authorized Omega Man.

eddieo396 · 26 November 2009, 10:57 AM

anyone looking for an authorized AD in northern nj ..look no further than damore jewelers in cliffside park nj ....they give excellent service on all hi end and at very reasonable prices

fredandginger · 13 May 2010, 03:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddieo396

anyone looking for an authorized AD in northern nj ..look no further than damore jewelers in cliffside park nj ....they give excellent service on all hi end and at very reasonable prices

I live in Manhattan and need help with two watches from the '60s and '70s. Can you give me his specific info? It is hard for me to know whom to trust, but if you vouch for him, that would ease my mind. Perhaps send me a PM. Thank you.

gazeweave · 6 August 2022, 12:40 PM

nice

golcrazy1202 · 22 January 2010, 12:25 AM

Excellent service, neat shop, specializes in Rolex and Omega, Quick service and reasonably priced.

55 Queen St. E, Downtown Toronto
look for Boots Del Rosario
Tel: (416) 367-5012

Rscmaine · 22 January 2010, 01:02 AM

New member here Jan '10 - screen name HighHorology

5 years at RSC Dallas (first 1.5 in a training program paired with a master watchmaker)

5 years at Cartier.

Real nice guy and a true magician.

Andrew Gallagher
280 Melody Ln
St Albans ME 04971
(207) 221 5821
gallaghermail@yahoo.com

Dr. Robert · 24 January 2010, 07:01 AM

If you are in California & don't want to ship to RSC in Dallas.....there's a licensed indie RSC in San Francisco....all they work on are Rolex...they'll work on vintage, they can get parts etc. from Rolex Dallas & they are terrific....plus they are nice people, very helpful. They have renovated three of my old Rolexes & did a wonderful job!
Rolex Service Ctr.
210 Post St. #705
San Francisco, Ca.94108
(415)982-9830

Dr. Robert · 30 April 2010, 05:26 AM

Timepiece Network in Burbank are very good...serviced one of my Rolexes last year.
(818)559-9557

HL65 · 3 May 2010, 02:45 AM

Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh. Over 30 years experience working on Rolex--uses only Rolex parts.

gjz · 12 May 2010, 12:16 AM

royal jewelers fargo no their watchmaker just celebrated his 25th anniversary there, great guy and very interested in educating the consumer and collectors rather than just breaking cases and making money when i win the lotto i will be getting my patek from him and all i am going to do is tell him to put a watch on my wrist i will take it, trust him that much. had my 04 datejust serviced 7 days 350 bucks and includes warranty.

13 February 2008, 03:54 AM	#1
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,457	Independent Watchmaker References.. This is an area to post a recommendation of yours for an independent watchmaker in your area.. If you use a good watchmaker, or have had a good experience and feel that this can aid the members in their search for quality work on their time-piece, this is the place to post it.. The Rolex Forum does not endorse any watchmaker, nor do we guarantee their work in any manner or form.. To help the members find this resource in their area, place the watchmakers location prominately at the top.. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

13 February 2008, 05:45 AM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,457	Watch and Bracelet Restoration While not strictly a local watchmaker, many folks are looking for restoration of their old stretched and damaged bracelets.. Bob Ridley, for complete Rolex restoration: http://www.watchmakers.com/index.html Phillip Ridley for both Rolex and Omega service and repairs https://ridleywatchmakers.com/ Rik Deitel, CW21 Watchmaker http://timecareinc.com/credentials.html Rolliworks for bracelet repairs and watch service https://www.rolliworks.com/ Several members give this place high marks for bracelet work: www.classicwatchparts.com For dial relume and restoration: http://www.angelfire.com/blues/andca...Firstpage.html __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 1 January 2020 at 09:10 AM..

8 March 2008, 03:17 AM	#4
drrolex Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 16	Repair and polish In Los Angeles I use djbwatches. Good pricing and fast turn around. http://www.djbwatches.com

8 March 2008, 03:53 AM	#5
Dan Pierce 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: D'OH! Location: Kentucky Watch: Rolex-1 Tudor-3 Posts: 36,098	For anyone in the Greater Cincinnati area I've had good transactions with and fair deals from Cleves and Lonniman Jewelers from Belleview, Ky. Charlie Cleves, watchmaker w/ Rolex expert Rolex parts account. 859 261 3636, ccleves@fuse.net . dP __________________ TRF Member# 1668 Bass Player in TRF "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Band Commander-in-Chief of The Nylon Nation The Crown & Shield Club Honorary Member of P-Club

1 April 2009, 04:08 AM	#12
krcrowe "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 30	good independent Here in Calgary, Canada, there is a terrific independent watch maker who specializes in the Swiss makes; Rolex, Tudor, etc. Andy Affolter Swiss Watch Clinic 1805 - 14 Street S.W. Calgary, AB T2T 3T1 (403) 243-4694

14 February 2008, 05:40 PM	#3
scottschoe "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: CA Posts: 3,295	Redwood City, CA Jackson Square Jewelers http://jacksonsquare.com/ Small, clean store with a large variety of high-end watches. Serviced my 1655 without a hitch. Orbita roadshow stops by every now and then. __________________ __________________

8 March 2008, 07:45 PM	#8
Jimbits76 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK Posts: 9,407	Anybody in the UK...there's only really two to go to. Tylden Reed and Chris Heal. Tylden repaired and renovated my dead Oyster Date and is probably one of the only guys who can now service the watch (he was recommended to me by Rolex Bexley). http://www.tyldenreed.co.uk/ Chris, I have not used yet but he is highly regarded and has always been professional, polite and prompt in our correspondence. http://www.chealwatch.co.uk/ J

6 March 2009, 06:02 AM	#11
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	My watch repairman specializes in Rolexes... 144 Hester Street, New York, NY 10013 Its called K&E Jewlery, but in the back there is a watchmaker. Hes Chinese and doesn't speak english, but his daughter is there on most weekends to speak english.

28 August 2009, 06:30 AM	#13
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	A great watchmaker in Dallas that is certified Rolex watchmaker, worked for the RSC in Dallas for more than 14 years and owns his own shop is: Manuel Chamosa (972)404-9177 On Preston Rd. near Belt Line Rd., Dallas Very clean, honest, expert eye and not expensive __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

1 September 2009, 06:51 AM	#14
dpj17 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: In the Middle Posts: 895	In the greater Chicago area I highly recommend The Time Center in Westchester, IL. Laiq is extremely competent at diagnosing problems and fixes at an affordable rate with a quick turn around. He has done several repairs for me and is a very knowledgeable watch guy! __________________ Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

2 September 2009, 06:41 AM	#15
vitix Banned Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: magneeleVE Location: Usa Watch: magneeleVE Posts: 2,030	here in Santo Domingo i take my watches to Joyería Groba Ave. Los proceres ,Diamond Mall 1er Nivel Local 25-A, Tel.:809-541-5342 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Email:e.groba@codetel.net.do they serviced all my watches

13 October 2009, 11:32 PM	#16
Serpico Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Belgium Watch: pearlmaster 80298 Posts: 20	thank you for informations

14 October 2009, 12:14 AM	#17
Nick1959 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New York Watch: Rolex DSSD Posts: 558	Any suggestions for Long Island, New York?

15 October 2009, 04:51 AM	#18
siffert "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Maui & Ohio Watch: Midsize Pres 68278 Posts: 6	Based on others recommendations on this forum (and dissatisfaction with Rolex Dallas SC work), I had Rik Dietel of http://TimeCareInc.Com work on my Rolex DateJust midsize watches. He is Rolex Certified and Rolex Repair/Parts Authorized. Based in Seminole Florida, he is readily available to communicate with you for your Rolex servicing needs. His work on my watches was superb and his polishing/detailing skills was far superior to what I got at RSC. His service prices were half of what was charged to me at RSC. Finally, I never had more than a 4 day wait for my watches to be sent back to me!! Compare that to RSC! Rik comes highly recommended by me!

12 November 2009, 09:36 AM	#20
johnbicht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Colorado USA Posts: 65	do not use Denis Carignan in New Hampshire Two Rolex's sent to him. Mine was serviced apparently well, but less than a year later it would stop every 5-7 days needing rewinding. Denis took it back - no cost - to fix, and failed to find anything wrong. I finally bought some tools took it apart thought the rotor axle looked dry. A spot of grease and it has been fine for three or more months. My friend's Sub (1680?) was thoroughly fitted out with new parts to the tune of $1,100+. It didn't keep good time, and leaked. Sent back and still no improvement. He talks a good story and seems a nice guy, but...

12 November 2009, 12:24 PM	#21
JohnBoy "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: John Location: Seattle, WA USA Watch: Rolex - a few! Posts: 1,472	Seattle Area Hi all. A newbie here....but trying to help. You might want to think about Tom Nesbit, Nesbit's Watch Service if in the Seattle area. He did a great job of breathing life back into an old NQS Datejust of mine - just like new and real parts! His prices are reasonable, and he is also the local authorized Omega Man.

26 November 2009, 10:57 AM	#22
eddieo396 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: nj Posts: 42	excellent service in northern nj AD anyone looking for an authorized AD in northern nj ..look no further than damore jewelers in cliffside park nj ....they give excellent service on all hi end and at very reasonable prices

6 August 2022, 12:40 PM	#24
gazeweave "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: United States Posts: 16	nice

22 January 2010, 12:25 AM	#25
golcrazy1202 Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: George Location: Toronto, Canada Watch: tt Datejust; 6694 Posts: 97	C G Del Rosario Watch, Toronto, Canada Excellent service, neat shop, specializes in Rolex and Omega, Quick service and reasonably priced. 55 Queen St. E, Downtown Toronto look for Boots Del Rosario Tel: (416) 367-5012

22 January 2010, 01:02 AM	#26
Rscmaine "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Nat Parkinson Location: Maine, USA Watch: me pull a rabbit.. Posts: 1,196	RSC Dallas Tech - and a member here. New member here Jan '10 - screen name HighHorology 5 years at RSC Dallas (first 1.5 in a training program paired with a master watchmaker) 5 years at Cartier. Real nice guy and a true magician. Andrew Gallagher 280 Melody Ln St Albans ME 04971 (207) 221 5821 gallaghermail@yahoo.com __________________ When the alien spaceships actually landed, to everyone's surprise, it turned out that the world's governments had not been hiding anything. They were just as clueless as the rest of us!

24 January 2010, 07:01 AM	#27
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,662	If you are in California & don't want to ship to RSC in Dallas.....there's a licensed indie RSC in San Francisco....all they work on are Rolex...they'll work on vintage, they can get parts etc. from Rolex Dallas & they are terrific....plus they are nice people, very helpful. They have renovated three of my old Rolexes & did a wonderful job! Rolex Service Ctr. 210 Post St. #705 San Francisco, Ca.94108 (415)982-9830

30 April 2010, 05:26 AM	#28
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 63,662	Timepiece Network in Burbank are very good...serviced one of my Rolexes last year. (818)559-9557 __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

3 May 2010, 02:45 AM	#29
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SUBMARINER Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 63,931	Henne Jewelers in Pittsburgh. Over 30 years experience working on Rolex--uses only Rolex parts. __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

12 May 2010, 12:16 AM	#30
gjz "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Geof Location: minnisota Watch: Rolex Datejust ii Posts: 59	royal jewelers royal jewelers fargo no their watchmaker just celebrated his 25th anniversary there, great guy and very interested in educating the consumer and collectors rather than just breaking cases and making money when i win the lotto i will be getting my patek from him and all i am going to do is tell him to put a watch on my wrist i will take it, trust him that much. had my 04 datejust serviced 7 days 350 bucks and includes warranty.

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