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jimmyssc · 25 March 2023, 02:28 AM

Hi guys, a bit of a long shot, aimed primarly at the scottish members, but certainly not exclusively.
I inherited my dads rolex 5513 sub, nice watch, he told me that if ever the watch was needing works done, [ Im thinking it needs a service] I should go to Jon Vincents showroom in Hamilton and ask for Richard, alas Jon Vincent does not trade now.
Im trying to do the old fellas bidding, and I know it is a long shot, but does anyone know if Richard is still in the trade, and if so where he works.
My dad was a man from his generation, and if rumours are correct and there is life ever after, and I get to meet him again, he wont shake me warmly by the hand, he will berate me for not finding the elusive Richard, so Im trying.
Any help greatly appreciatted.
Jim

cardiel · 25 March 2023, 04:43 AM

Hi there is a Scottish watch group on Facebook - someone there might be able to help. Local to me in Glasgow is Martin's - who would be happy to help. https://jewellery-shops.co.uk/080571...27s_of_Glasgow

cardiel · 25 March 2023, 04:48 AM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottishwatches/

jimmyssc · 25 March 2023, 07:06 PM

thanks cardel, i will it a look.
jim

jimmyssc · 25 March 2023, 07:17 PM

give, oops

TuRo · 25 March 2023, 08:17 PM

Hope you locate him -They were open as recently as 2018 btw as Rob Corder noted....

https://www.watchpro.com/jon-vincent...repair-centre/

watchlovr · 27 March 2023, 09:24 AM

Unfortunately my local watchmaker, “Jon Vincent” folded during the pandemic.
The premises is now a coffee and chocolate shop, at the bottom of my street.
Mr Vincent Light was a good friend and I knew Richard pretty well, he was workshop manager before they closed.
Unfortunately I don’t have any contact details for him.
If you can post photos we may be able to give you advice on where to send it.
Which may be Rolex UK, they are actually extremely good at vintage, as long as you give clear instructions.
I can think of 3 of 4 others in the UK who I would trust with a 5513.
Photos and a description might help.

watchlovr · 27 March 2023, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuRo

Hope you locate him -They were open as recently as 2018 btw as Rob Corder noted....

https://www.watchpro.com/jon-vincent...repair-centre/

I do believe that’s Richard in the photo.

25 March 2023, 02:28 AM	#1
jimmyssc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: edinburgh Posts: 5	RICHARD formerly of JON VINCENT, HAMILTON. Hi guys, a bit of a long shot, aimed primarly at the scottish members, but certainly not exclusively. I inherited my dads rolex 5513 sub, nice watch, he told me that if ever the watch was needing works done, [ Im thinking it needs a service] I should go to Jon Vincents showroom in Hamilton and ask for Richard, alas Jon Vincent does not trade now. Im trying to do the old fellas bidding, and I know it is a long shot, but does anyone know if Richard is still in the trade, and if so where he works. My dad was a man from his generation, and if rumours are correct and there is life ever after, and I get to meet him again, he wont shake me warmly by the hand, he will berate me for not finding the elusive Richard, so Im trying. Any help greatly appreciatted. Jim

25 March 2023, 08:17 PM	#6
TuRo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Real Name: Paul Location: Cantabrigia - G.B Watch: ing the detectives Posts: 2,772	Hope you locate him -They were open as recently as 2018 btw as Rob Corder noted.... https://www.watchpro.com/jon-vincent...repair-centre/ __________________ As silent as car lights that move across this room As cold as our bodies silhouetted by the moon I would lie awake and wonder, Is it just me or this the way love is supposed to be? THE THE - Kingdom of Rain.

25 March 2023, 04:43 AM	#2
cardiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: uk Posts: 367	Hi there is a Scottish watch group on Facebook - someone there might be able to help. Local to me in Glasgow is Martin's - who would be happy to help. https://jewellery-shops.co.uk/080571...27s_of_Glasgow

25 March 2023, 04:48 AM	#3
cardiel "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: uk Posts: 367	https://www.facebook.com/groups/scottishwatches/

25 March 2023, 07:06 PM	#4
jimmyssc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: edinburgh Posts: 5	thanks cardel, i will it a look. jim

25 March 2023, 07:17 PM	#5
jimmyssc "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: edinburgh Posts: 5	give, oops

27 March 2023, 09:24 AM	#7
watchlovr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: UK Posts: 252	Unfortunately my local watchmaker, “Jon Vincent” folded during the pandemic. The premises is now a coffee and chocolate shop, at the bottom of my street. Mr Vincent Light was a good friend and I knew Richard pretty well, he was workshop manager before they closed. Unfortunately I don’t have any contact details for him. If you can post photos we may be able to give you advice on where to send it. Which may be Rolex UK, they are actually extremely good at vintage, as long as you give clear instructions. I can think of 3 of 4 others in the UK who I would trust with a 5513. Photos and a description might help.

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