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22 August 2013, 04:52 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Texas
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RIKKI TO THE ROLEX RESCUE! Thank-You, Sir!
Hello all, greetings from Texas!
I recently made my very first forum posting in the Tech section regarding the parts/part numbers needed to repair my D-Series OP DJ. This watch had been stolen, and was recovered in a damaged and largely-disassembled state (with a trashed pinion wheel and minus the 18kt crown, hands and fluted bezel).  Several members responded to my posting with advice, empathy and a bit of humor. Thank you all for your help. Rikki provided the proper part number and part name to get this watch back together and back on my arm. Soooo... I called Rikki at his shop to get more info and advice as to the proper repair, needed parts and service of this horological mess to get this watch back on my arm, and he was 110% AMAZING in every way!!! He made me feel like I was his best and only customer. What a great experience!  Rikki took the time and effort to assess the mess; he was patient, casual and friendly. He answered every question I could ask, devoting to me well over one half hour of his valuable time and invaluable information. We even chatted up our beloved Harleys! My watch will be headed to Florida to see him soon, and my mind is again at ease over my beloved Rolex, NO worries! THANK YOU RIKKI! Bottom line- I've got a new watchmaker, and I couldn't have been more happy with Rikki in every aspect possible. This guy is an A-1 Top-Notch Class Act! Again, many thanks to Rikki from the 'new guy'. Kudos where kudos are due! That said, can you all imagine how I'll feel when I actually get my Rikkified Rolex back? Wow, OL 
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22 August 2013, 05:23 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Real Name: MJC
Location: PHL USA
Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP
Posts: 29,232
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Always nice hearing great reviews for Rikki
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22 August 2013, 06:57 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Real Name: John
Location: Seattle, WA USA
Watch: Rolex - a few!
Posts: 1,472
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22 August 2013, 05:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: US
Posts: 2,707
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Please post some before and after pictures once the process will be over.
Exciting times ahead... congratulations! |
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22 August 2013, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NYC
Watch: Me now
Posts: 19,372
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Great to hear
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22 August 2013, 07:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: None of ya #@!
Location: Somewhere
Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD
Posts: 2,137
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any pics ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
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22 August 2013, 08:19 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Indianapolis
Watch: Patek-Philippe
Posts: 16,832
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Nice to read about a good ending!
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22 August 2013, 08:26 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Real Name: Clive
Location: Exoplanet
Watch: spring-driven
Posts: 38,856
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Good to hear
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22 August 2013, 08:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Real Name: Henry
Location: NM, USA
Watch: 6694; 6424
Posts: 115
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That's the beauty of this forum. I am new myself, and am constantly blown away by the generosity of the members here. It's a wonderful resource.
And I agree, we need before and after pics! |
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22 August 2013, 08:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2011
Real Name: Martin
Location: Kenilworth , UK
Watch: The Bluesy!
Posts: 328
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22 August 2013, 08:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Real Name: Mr. Bill
Location: South Florida
Watch: 16610
Posts: 6,148
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As I have said numerous time before - Rikkk is the man!!
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22 August 2013, 09:18 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jan 2009
Real Name: Chuck
Location: SW Florida
Watch: 16233,16610,214270
Posts: 11,196
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Can't wait to see the finished product. Post pics when you can.
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22 August 2013, 09:20 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
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Rik is a great watchmaker and an even greater guy.
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22 August 2013, 09:30 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,991
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22 August 2013, 11:01 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Real Name: Jason
Location: FL390
Posts: 2,376
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Great to hear.
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22 August 2013, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
Real Name: Dave
Location: NYC
Posts: 7,181
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I'm really glad that I've learned of Rikki on TRF. No more bringing my watches to Rolex NY! Next time I need service, they're going to Rikki.
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22 August 2013, 12:39 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Real Name: Steve
Location: Grand Junction CO
Watch: A few, not enough.
Posts: 1,725
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23 August 2013, 02:25 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Usa
Posts: 90
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Thans Rik! |
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22 August 2013, 11:46 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Dec 2011
Real Name: Steve
Location: USA
Watch: A few
Posts: 8,882
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22 August 2013, 11:48 AM
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2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Great State of TX
Posts: 5,761
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Great to hear; just mailed my wife's off to him yesterday. Can't wait to hear the diagnosis.
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22 August 2013, 02:28 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Apr 2012
Real Name: Alex
Location: Chicago
Watch: AP,PP, Rolex
Posts: 37,156
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22 August 2013, 03:25 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Boston
Posts: 1,848
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RIKKI TO THE ROLEX RESCUE! Thank-You, Sir!
I always enjoy these threads. When my watches need service they will be sent to Rikki for sure.
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22 August 2013, 05:11 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Real Name: Alex
Location: Sydney, Australia
Watch: Idiot Savant
Posts: 1,944
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Good to hear you both got it back and got it fixed.
Why the hell would the thieves damage it like that though? idiots.... |
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22 August 2013, 06:34 PM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Real Name: Travis
Location: FL / NYC
Watch: Yes..
Posts: 33,430
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Great news! Thanks for sharing the experience.
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23 August 2013, 07:33 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Real Name: Joe
Location: PA
Posts: 14,774
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That's awesome!
Rikki's definitely on my speed dial when the time comes.
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