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3 December 2014, 03:46 PM | #1 |
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6263 Service
New to the forum. I have enjoyed the members post for sometime. Well after 43 years ('71-'84 on my Dad's wrist, '84-'14 on mine), my 6263 has died. Crown will not advance in winding position. Time adjustment still works. I have read mixed opinions about sending it back to Rolex. Some say they will/won't work on it. I also don't want to get a highly polished, non vintage, looking watch back. Any suggestions on who has a good reputation, preferably in the Southwest or Westcoast, for servicing these? Sounds weird, but I'm really missing my daily companion. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
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3 December 2014, 09:41 PM | #2 |
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Wow! Awesome piece. Your dad had great taste! Send it to ABC Watchwerks.
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3 December 2014, 10:40 PM | #3 |
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I don't think I need to tell you how much this beauty is worth - great early 6263. I would also recommend ABC Watchwerks (LA) - they have a stella reputation and can service the movement. When was it last serviced?
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4 December 2014, 03:29 AM | #4 |
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Very nice
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4 December 2014, 03:42 AM | #5 |
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Beautiful original watch! Congratulations!! I would highly recommend ABC Watchwerks in CA. Good luck and please post some follow-up pics.
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4 December 2014, 04:00 AM | #6 |
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Abc
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4 December 2014, 04:07 AM | #7 |
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Sorry to hear about the watch. Echoing what other have mentioned and send it to ABC.
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4 December 2014, 04:07 AM | #8 |
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Beautiful watch!!
Your closest to ABC, but Bob Ridley is also a good option. He just serviced my similar vintage 6262 and did an outstanding job. |
4 December 2014, 05:26 AM | #9 |
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Wish my dad had your dads taste for watches back in the early 70s!.
I ended up with a two-tone DD. Its special...but its no 6263! Very cool. |
4 December 2014, 06:30 AM | #10 |
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4 December 2014, 07:22 AM | #11 |
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Rikki @ Time Care inc... He is a amazing watchmaker!!!
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4 December 2014, 11:01 AM | #12 |
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Thank you all for the comments. Looks like I'll be making a road trip to L.A. after the holidays. Michael, I'm embarrassed to say I had the watch serviced by Rolex back in '91. It was 20 years old at the time and in running condition. Apparently 23 years was pushing the limits. Thanks again for all your replies about ABC, I'll post some picks when I get it back.
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4 December 2014, 03:10 PM | #13 |
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Looks great!
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4 December 2014, 08:22 PM | #14 |
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Nice piece, lucky you
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8 December 2014, 04:44 AM | #15 |
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I have plenty of NOS parts for this model if your interested drop me a line Rikki
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8 December 2014, 04:59 AM | #16 |
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Send via Registered Mail insured fully or by other means only if insurance is available. There have been too many horror stories lately of watches lost in transit, so protect yourself. FWIW, Fed Ex does not insure jewelry. Not sure about UPS, but I haven't heard of watch people using them.
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8 December 2014, 05:09 AM | #17 |
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beauty - will soon be up and running again
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8 December 2014, 05:30 AM | #18 |
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He's who I'd be using if I were on your side of the water.
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8 December 2014, 05:46 AM | #19 |
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Great early screwdown Daytona! Make sure not pushers and bezel get changed.
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8 December 2014, 06:43 AM | #20 |
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Welcome to the forum Ralph!
That's a great watch, and there is nothing silly at all about missing your daily companion. Cant wait to see it fixed up!
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8 December 2014, 08:03 AM | #21 |
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Hey Ralph, that is beautiful! As far as service, I can't say enough about Rikki. Last year I sent him a 45 year old seiko, nothing special, but sentimental value was priceless. Came back looking and running like new. He just did a full service on my omega seamaster with the same results!! Besides being a "TOP NOTCH" watchmaker, he's a GREAT GUY!!
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9 December 2014, 01:25 AM | #23 | |
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1 January 2015, 07:57 AM | #24 |
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Ok, took many of your recomadations and took the road trip to LA. Was able to sit with Edvi and Beau at ABC Watchwerks. Great guys, great watch guys. Their passion for vintage is awesome. Beau was kind enough to show me some of his work in progress, which is outstanding, as well as let me see the best example of a MilSub i have ever seen in my life. It was on his wrist, which he was happy to take off and hand to me. He also gave me some great info on my watch, 1969 production and Mark 0 pushers, who knew?Cant wait to get my 6263 back. I know its a good hands.
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4 January 2015, 09:09 AM | #26 |
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That's a real beauty - good luck with the service!
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4 January 2015, 09:22 AM | #27 |
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Beautiful.
I might take up watch making and fix it myself so as to eliminate the X factor ... I joke as that's not reasonable but it's so hard to find someone who cares as much as the owner be it car, watch or vital organ. |
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