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13 July 2020, 09:11 AM
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Reputable Repair/Restoration
I have a 1952 Rolex Model 6234 Chronograph in need of repair and possible restoration. I have had some difficulty in locating a service facility that I have faith in and thought this forum might have some suggestions. The Rolex Service Center has no interest in tackling this due to "parts availability". Any suggestions for a firm that you trust and believe in? Thanks for your time.
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13 July 2020, 09:56 AM
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I think that most of the experienced watchmakers could tackle the Valjoux movement. You want to seek a professional with experience in the details and cosmetics that can make or break a proper restoration.
Bob Ridley in Texas is well known as a premier Rolex restoration expert. You could give him a call and see if he is still doing these, or if he has a lead on other watchmakers still restoring older models.
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14 July 2020, 12:07 AM
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Perfect! Thanks
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16 July 2020, 06:57 AM
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Also Bob`s son Phillip Ridley in Scottsdale.
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26 February 2021, 04:24 AM
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Many thanks to "Tools" above. Based on your recommendation I contacted Bob Ridley and sent the watch to him for restoration. He had advised that these projects can be like going to the dentist - sometimes a cleaning is enough but occasionally a root canal is necessary. In my case it was multiple root canals - broken balance wheel, missing drive wheel, replace mainspring, stem bushing etc. This watch belonged to my father - a WWII B-24 captain and pioneer air traffic reporter in the SF Bay Area (Warren Boggess) - I was glad to find someone like Bob willing and certainly capable of taking on my project. Bob met my schedule of completing in time for my son's wedding last January - the results are stunning...
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26 February 2021, 09:45 AM
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Looks good.
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26 February 2021, 10:17 AM
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Beautiful. What an incredible gift.
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26 February 2021, 10:26 AM
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Completely new dial and hand-set to replace the re-painted one?
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26 February 2021, 04:26 PM
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I'm confused. Why is the dial different.
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