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pdpmojo · 12 October 2014, 06:25 AM

Looking to get my 6265 Daytona serviced. Has anyone had experience with these folks? Very weary of leaving my watch behind, especially this one. What should I do to protect myself? (appraisal, proof of service..etc)

Any help is appreciated.

Jason71 · 12 October 2014, 07:48 AM

No worries dealing with them. They do EXPERT work and are nothing short of professional. They have serviced 3 or 4 of my watches......both vintage and modern. Send your watch with confidence, but just make sure it is insured on the way to them. Talk to Edvi to discuss the best shipment / insurance method.

MitchSteel · 12 October 2014, 08:15 AM

Great guys, pros

Nsingh · 12 October 2014, 08:20 AM

Agree, did a great jon refinishing a poorly refinished submariner by a local jeweler. Edvi is great, easy to get a hold of. Bo (sp?) is the master of refinishing.

Fifth Ave Rolex Man · 12 October 2014, 08:30 AM

Go directly to the source; use the Rolex Service Center.
Call them at (212) 758-7700 or stop in Tuesday morning
after 9AM. (They are closed Monday due to Columbus Day).
They are open 9AM until 5PM Mon. thru Fridays. Entrance is on
the 53rd Street side of the Rolex building just off 5th Avenue.

NKflyer · 12 October 2014, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

Go directly to the source; use the Rolex Service Center.
Call them at (212) 758-7700 or stop in Tuesday morning
after 9AM. (They are closed Monday due to Columbus Day).
They are open 9AM until 5PM Mon. thru Fridays. Entrance is on
the 53rd Street side of the Rolex building just off 5th Avenue.

An RSC service does add a certain pedigree but I have sent watches to both RSC and ABC and the polishing from ABC absolutely blows away Rolex. Not even close!

mailman · 12 October 2014, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

Go directly to the source; use the Rolex Service Center.
Call them at (212) 758-7700 or stop in Tuesday morning
after 9AM. (They are closed Monday due to Columbus Day).
They are open 9AM until 5PM Mon. thru Fridays. Entrance is on
the 53rd Street side of the Rolex building just off 5th Avenue.

For a 6265...no disrespect intended but no way. Modern on the other hand, sure

Since this question is about a vintage watch I moved it to the vintage section.

linesiders · 12 October 2014, 10:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

Go directly to the source; use the Rolex Service Center.
Call them at (212) 758-7700 or stop in Tuesday morning
after 9AM. (They are closed Monday due to Columbus Day).
They are open 9AM until 5PM Mon. thru Fridays. Entrance is on
the 53rd Street side of the Rolex building just off 5th Avenue.

Not for vintage. Recent, yes. But not necessarily on a classic. Unless you folks decide to break the vault open on the really old spare parts.

Jason71 · 12 October 2014, 10:42 AM

ABC turned this......

Into this......

T. Ferguson · 13 October 2014, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

ABC turned this......

Into this......

Wow, what a difference. I doesn't even look like the same bracelet.

RolexJNJ · 13 November 2014, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason71

ABC turned this......Into this......

Wow, that's incredible!!

handsfull · 14 November 2014, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fifth Ave Rolex Man

[COLOR="Green"][SIZE="4"]Go directly to the source; use the Rolex Service Center.

= Bad advice.

Only use RSC if it's under warranty....but never, ever on a vintage piece - that's a WIS rookie error.

Maxtor · 12 October 2014, 11:05 AM

Amazing work. That watch is killer.

Lgear080 · 12 October 2014, 11:14 AM

I never get an Rsc service, ever...

That said, abc is a perfect choice.

What scope of work?

Rolex_Collector · 12 October 2014, 11:22 AM

Abc two thumbs all the way up!!!

QueueCumber · 12 October 2014, 01:09 PM

Going to RSC for vintage is a bad bad idea.....

Here are my most recent experiences with ABC:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...abc+watchwerks

RolexJNJ · 13 November 2014, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueueCumber

Going to RSC for vintage is a bad bad idea.....

Here are my most recent experiences with ABC:

Beautiful QC! I don't think there is any higher recommendation than trusting someone with a PN Daytona!!

QueueCumber · 12 October 2014, 01:11 PM

Here is my first ABC experience:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=abc+simpson

agsstructures · 12 October 2014, 11:50 PM

I will be sending a watch to them for the first time this week. Heard nothing but good things about these guys.

NukeMan · 13 October 2014, 05:04 AM

RSC's are butchers on vintage. Don't do it man!

azguy · 13 October 2014, 06:56 AM

They've done all 3 of these. When I'm in LA I drop it off, they mail it to me when done. I would never use RSC, same reason I use independents for my BMW and Harley's more personal service, no BS..

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Dalton · 13 November 2014, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by azguy

They've done all 3 of these. When I'm in LA I drop it off, they mail it to me when done. I would never use RSC, same reason I use independents for my BMW and Harley's more personal service, no BS..

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They look great! I agree, ABC has the touch.

sryukon · 14 October 2014, 12:32 PM

No worries I sent my AirKing 5501 a year ago and still looks and runs like new!! I just sent my Tudor Sub 79090 in for service two weeks ago and cant wait to get it back They have a good turn around time and 2 year warranty!!!

enatz · 14 October 2014, 12:54 PM

Another positive review with Beau and the guys there- great service by the hill street/ABC crew.

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007Sub · 14 October 2014, 02:43 PM

Edvi is the best! I adore ABC and highly recommend them!

JerimiahLee · 15 October 2014, 12:29 AM

Trusted for repair and restoration. Well respected amongst the group here on TRF and VRF.

pdpmojo · 13 November 2014, 07:32 AM

Thanks for the reviews and feedback. I will be dropping it off tomorrow. Will do before and after shots.

Thanks!

jdmi32 · 13 November 2014, 07:46 AM

Good call. Just sent my 1675 to them today. I think they get more time with my watches than I do.

CharlieMae · 13 November 2014, 11:01 PM

+100000000

I wouldn't bring my Vintage watch to RSC if it was free.

#1: If it's older than 25 years they probably wont work on it
#2: they will charge you 300% more than anywhere else to do work
#3: If they decide to change any parts you wont get the originals back and their response will be: "too bad, we changed them now pay us."
#4: they will take weeks or months to repair it, rather than a few days
#5: They know less about Vintage than shops that specialize in Vintage

Jason71 · 14 November 2014, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CharlieMae

I wouldn't bring my Vintage watch to RSC if it was free.

Best statement I've seen on TRF in a while

Absolutely agree

12 October 2014, 10:42 AM	#9
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	ABC turned this...... Into this...... __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 October 2014, 11:22 AM	#15
Rolex_Collector "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Frank Location: NY Posts: 169	Abc two thumbs all the way up!!! __________________ The only thing I ever lost that I couldn't find was time

12 October 2014, 01:09 PM	#16
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Going to RSC for vintage is a bad bad idea..... Here are my most recent experiences with ABC: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...abc+watchwerks __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

12 October 2014, 01:11 PM	#18
QueueCumber "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Q Location: The Q Continuum Watch: ST:TNG Posts: 8,466	Here is my first ABC experience: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthrea...ht=abc+simpson __________________ Instagram: _queuecumber_

14 October 2014, 02:43 PM	#25
007Sub "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Greg Location: USA Watch: Milsub Posts: 1,635	Edvi is the best! I adore ABC and highly recommend them! __________________ @true_patina @true.dome

12 October 2014, 06:25 AM	#1
pdpmojo Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Watch: SS GMT R/BLCK Posts: 196	ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles Looking to get my 6265 Daytona serviced. Has anyone had experience with these folks? Very weary of leaving my watch behind, especially this one. What should I do to protect myself? (appraisal, proof of service..etc) Any help is appreciated.

12 October 2014, 07:48 AM	#2
Jason71 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Jason Location: USA Watch: Rolex/Tudor Divers Posts: 7,973	No worries dealing with them. They do EXPERT work and are nothing short of professional. They have serviced 3 or 4 of my watches......both vintage and modern. Send your watch with confidence, but just make sure it is insured on the way to them. Talk to Edvi to discuss the best shipment / insurance method. __________________ Best Regards, Jason Just Say "NO" to Polishing Card-Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch Curmudgeons LIfe is too short to wear inexpensive watches PLEXI IS SEXY

12 October 2014, 08:15 AM	#3
MitchSteel "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: MDangerSteel Location: Canada Watch: Vintage Rolex Posts: 2,301	Great guys, pros __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons Probability of survival is inversely proportional to the angle of arrival---Capt. Rage Don't believe anything in aviation, 'till V1---Mitch Danger Steel

12 October 2014, 08:20 AM	#4
Nsingh "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Michigan Watch: SubC GMTII-C Posts: 93	Agree, did a great jon refinishing a poorly refinished submariner by a local jeweler. Edvi is great, easy to get a hold of. Bo (sp?) is the master of refinishing.

12 October 2014, 08:30 AM	#5
Fifth Ave Rolex Man Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: NYC area Watch: 16520A30 Posts: 538	Go directly to the source; use the Rolex Service Center. Call them at (212) 758-7700 or stop in Tuesday morning after 9AM. (They are closed Monday due to Columbus Day). They are open 9AM until 5PM Mon. thru Fridays. Entrance is on the 53rd Street side of the Rolex building just off 5th Avenue.

12 October 2014, 11:05 AM	#13
Maxtor 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Max Location: Toronto Watch: Exp 1, DJ Tuxedo Posts: 2,468	Amazing work. That watch is killer.

12 October 2014, 11:14 AM	#14
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	I never get an Rsc service, ever... That said, abc is a perfect choice. What scope of work?

12 October 2014, 11:50 PM	#19
agsstructures 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 2,390	I will be sending a watch to them for the first time this week. Heard nothing but good things about these guys.

13 October 2014, 05:04 AM	#20
NukeMan "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Jonas Location: Stockholm, Sweden Posts: 988	RSC's are butchers on vintage. Don't do it man!

13 October 2014, 06:56 AM	#21
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	They've done all 3 of these. When I'm in LA I drop it off, they mail it to me when done. I would never use RSC, same reason I use independents for my BMW and Harley's more personal service, no BS.. watches and compass.jpg

14 October 2014, 12:32 PM	#23
sryukon "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Sub 16800 Posts: 373	No worries I sent my AirKing 5501 a year ago and still looks and runs like new!! I just sent my Tudor Sub 79090 in for service two weeks ago and cant wait to get it back They have a good turn around time and 2 year warranty!!!

14 October 2014, 12:54 PM	#24
enatz "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 9	Another positive review with Beau and the guys there- great service by the hill street/ABC crew. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

15 October 2014, 12:29 AM	#26
JerimiahLee "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: Jerimiah Location: NYC Watch: 5513 Meters 1st Posts: 669	Trusted for repair and restoration. Well respected amongst the group here on TRF and VRF.

13 November 2014, 07:32 AM	#27
pdpmojo Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NY Watch: SS GMT R/BLCK Posts: 196	Thanks for the reviews and feedback. I will be dropping it off tomorrow. Will do before and after shots. Thanks!

13 November 2014, 07:46 AM	#28
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	Good call. Just sent my 1675 to them today. I think they get more time with my watches than I do.

13 November 2014, 11:01 PM	#29
CharlieMae Banned Join Date: May 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 171	+100000000 I wouldn't bring my Vintage watch to RSC if it was free. #1: If it's older than 25 years they probably wont work on it #2: they will charge you 300% more than anywhere else to do work #3: If they decide to change any parts you wont get the originals back and their response will be: "too bad, we changed them now pay us." #4: they will take weeks or months to repair it, rather than a few days #5: They know less about Vintage than shops that specialize in Vintage

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