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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Australia
Watch: 6202 6542 1680
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Sydney,
Karl Braunsteiner, Master WatchMaking http://www.masterwatchmaking.com.au/ He is the official Audemars Piguet service agent. I bought quite a number of Rolex from him in the 90s. He also trained one of the staff in Sydney RSC. |
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: Dave Nystrom
Location: Kingman,Arizona
Watch: 1500
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Ben Bridge has ALWAYS done well with me for the past 35 years. 2- 1665's and a 1500. |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
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Bob Ridley--Watchmakers International: http://www.watchmakers.com/index.html
Bob is in a league of his own IMHO when it comes to vintage Rolex. He takes the time to educate you on the phone-30-45 minutes. He sends you multiple updates with pictures while the watch goes thru the process. Lastly-just having his paperwork with your watch-adds instant credibility and value to your watch as Bob is so well known and respected.
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Real Name: Mark B
Location: Austin, TX
Watch: 15400ST
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If you are seeking a good Rolex watchmaker in central Texas, try:
David Throckmorton 5716 W Highway 290 Austin, TX 78735 (512) 495-9997 He is Rolex certified and been in the business for over 30 years. You can find some information about him here. |
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Real Name: Sonny M
Location: SoCal
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Los Angeles Four Crowns
just wanted to share a pleasant experience with Shant and Carlos at Four Crowns, 608 S Hill, LA, CA, 213-488-3381.
They replaced the hands and crystal on my TT DJ, and also replaced the seals and made an adjustment to the movement, I was told something was too tight. All while I waited and it only took 45 minutes, and had nice talk about watches and their history. They're all from the BH service center and even have their work stations from Rolex. They opened up shop when the BH SC closed down. I'm really happy with the customer service I received and the fact they fixed exactly what I wanted in 45 minutes instead of the 6-8 week turn around I was quoted from the Dallas SC. |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: San Diego, CA
Watch: 16600
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In SAN DIEGO, SO CAL or THE USA...
Call Mr. Tom Doan of D's Time Service. Located in downtown San Diego. He is a fantastic watchmaker, very knowledgeable guy and a just a very nice person. He will do a GREAT job with your Rolex, or any other swiss watch you have. Repairs, services and restorations and great prices. Check out his website: www.dstimeservice.com
Contact info is: www.dstimeservice.com 619-696-9464 dstsvc@gmail.com
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Greg
Location: Portland, Oregon
Watch: 1675/3+16013
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In Portland, Oregon USA
Two great indendent watchmakers in Portland:
Alex's Watchworks and Crown Jewelers. You will be well served at either. I have used both and they are both good. Alex's is downtown Portland. Alex is the owner, really knows his stuff and has two Rolex trained guys. Great pre-owned inventory as well. Their phone is 503-223-1368. Crown Jewelers is out in Clackamas in the Town Center Promenade. Tom Madison is the owner/watchmaker. 30 years experience. Currently has a heck of a nice 1016 Explorer FS BTW.... Their number is 503-659-4459. Regards, Greg |
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: David
Location: Texas
Watch: your 6!
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In Menlo Park, CA I used Franz Lorist for many years. I am now in Texas and close to Bob Ridley. If I needed some work while in the SF Bay Area, I would definitely go to Franz.
651 Oak Grove Avenue # K Menlo Park, CA 94025-4331 (650) 322-9821
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Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Sean
Location: toronto
Watch: AP, ROLEX, HUBLOT
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IN Toronto Check out MY watchmaker he worked at Cartier and in middle east for 30 years let me know if i can help and TRF members
www.watchfinder.ca |
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Location: Boston, MA
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Real Name: Brad
Location: Colorado
Watch: 16613
Posts: 1,263
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Real Name: Curtis Stone
Location: Destin, Fl
Watch: Rolex Submariner
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Time Care Inc. P.O.Box 7489 Seminole, Florida. 33775 Phone: 727-215-8870 Hours to call: 8:00am to 5:00pm E.S.T. Monday through Saturday Email: rikki.234@hotmail.com |
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#43 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Roger
Location: Colorado
Watch: this ya'll
Posts: 4,897
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Al at Archer Watches in Canada is first rate! He's done my vintage Tudor, my great grandfather's Elgin pocket watch, and my Omega Great White.
http://www.archerwatches.ca/ Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk
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Location: PNW
Watch: DS,BLNR,SubLV,DJ2
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John Alabaster Watch & Clock Repair - Vienna, VA - Rolex and Omega + other brands
Buddy Huguley Clock and Watch Repair - Annapolis, MD - Rolex + other brands Liljenquist & Beckstead Jewelers - NOVA, Annapolis, MD - Rolex AD + Repair + other brands CJ Watch & Jewelry Repair - Annapolis, MD |
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: San Francisco
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I just want to mention Juan Arsenian in Downtown San Francisco. He is in the (apparently well known) Shreve building which is filled with watchmakers. He has been there for more than 60 years as a watchmaker and has received a certificate of honor from the city for his work. He recently repaired my ancient Rolex 6466 which was not running at all. He took barely a week and did a full cleaning/overhaul and got it working for $300 which I think is VERY reasonable. Especially after I got a quote of around $700 from the RSC in the same building. He is a very nice old man, and seems to take a lot of pride in his work. I recommend him highly if you do not want to pay RSC prices.
210 Post St Ste 909 (415) 392-5440 |
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Real Name: CT
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Watch: Rolex 16710 Pepsi
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You can see my full review here: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=218060
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Real Name: Kyle
Location: Virginia
Watch: Changes often
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I've used Dung Lam at Herndon Watch and Clock before as well to service two watches, one vintage Omega and he also did my 16013 last year. I was happy with the work both times and thought the pricing was fair. He has also added/removed links for me multiple times for no charge.
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#48 |
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Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: SF Bay Area
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The Authorized Rolex Repair shop at 210 Post Street is around. I had a watch
overhauled and picked it a month ago. They did an excellent job. Great guys! Tom |
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#49 |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Michigan USA
Watch: Rolex & Omega 4 Me
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Back in Time International - Birmingham, MI
Useful thread - good idea
![]() For folks in suburban Detroit I recommend these guys. I have posted a few times before about them. I was just in there recently to switch my Sub LV over to a black bezel insert. Good people! Their store is right next to the Birmingham Theater (www.backintimeintl.com). I bought my pre-owned coke GMT II 16710 from "Back in Time International". They have a Rolex parts account and do expert repair. If you are looking for a non-AD local option - check them out. They buy & sell all high end pre-owned brands including Rolex, Patek & Omega as well as sell new Longines, Doxa, Hamilton & a few others. The owner's name is Kirk Putze and his wife's name is Michelle. They run a very nice boutique style shop and were even written up in Fortune Magazine a couple of years ago. |
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Location: North Florida
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Jewels in Time 4400 N Federal Hwy #116, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 (561) 368-1454 |
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Rochester/Vero
Watch: Your back
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Jesse Hueg
One of the finest watchmakers is Jesse Hueg from Albany, NY. Myself and many other watch freaks use him and his work is impeccable. Check him out at www.jhfinewatches.com
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Brad
Location: Branson
Watch: Rolex 118238
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I have used Glenn Rutledge CW21 at http://www.watchchest.com for over 10 years. He has 35+ years experience with Rolex.
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Real Name: Mikki
Location: Northern Virginia
Watch: Your Six
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The ones I've used so far are:
Herndon Clock and Watch, Herndon VA - great service, fair pricing The Jewelry Doctor, Vienna VA - jewelry type watch repairs, i.e. soldering, etc. Zaf Basha, DC (www.classicwatch.com) - solid service without "frills" at fair prices Liljenquist & Beckstead - Tysons Galleria, VA. AD with good service at AD prices Rikki and Bob Ridley both have pieces from my collection. I'm sure they'll both do a great job as well. I tend to use different vendors for different watches and problem types.
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San Diego. CA
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: CO
Watch: BLNR Hotness
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Colorado Rolex Service
I wanted to add the following watchmaker to the list:
http://www.matheusfinewatches.com/ They are located in Highlands Ranch, CO. This is a suburb of Denver, CO. They have a Rolex parts account, and do a great job with a full service. I had a chance to meet Tim (a watchmaker there) and see their operations. They have done my families Sub and vintage Air King a few times. They offer a two year warranty, and are priced just below the RSC's. Matheu's Fine Watches is good to go! |
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: London
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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.) |
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Roger
Location: Colorado
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