AD recommendations for San Diego area?

[watchmework]

Hey folks-
Just looking for anyone's recommendations for a good AD in the San Diego area and what your experience was with them...whether buying/trading/doing work to your watch. I've done some cursory research using the interwebs and it seems like Royal Maui Jewelers has a pretty good track record but wanted to pose the question to folks on TRF that may live in the area. Thanks!

[sensui]

Pretty typical/cut and dry with Ben Bridges or Royal Maui....they don't discount on stainless and will ship to another state with no tax (as long as the state don't have that chain)...Will work with you on PM models with typical savings. Both are fairly friendly pending on who you talk to. I'd sooner buy from local trusted sellers like justrolexes/ocrolexguy though....they'll have anything these ADs have or get it quickly for less with full warranty (unless we're talking hot references like the Daytona...then none of these ADs will get one anytime soon and you'd pay a premium with Tony/Patrick but have it tomorrow)....in terms of them working on your watch, don't even think about it...I wouldn't even give them my watch for their complementary steam clean etc.....look up D's Time Service/Tom Doan....he handles all my Rolex and Omega work.

[Danny83]

Trusted seller justrolexes http://www.sdwatches.com/product-cat...-brands/rolex/

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by sensui

Pretty typical/cut and dry with Ben Bridges or Royal Maui....they don't discount on stainless and will ship to another state with no tax (as long as the state don't have that chain)...Will work with you on PM models with typical savings. Both are fairly friendly pending on who you talk to. I'd sooner buy from local trusted sellers like justrolexes/ocrolexguy though....they'll have anything these ADs have or get it quickly for less with full warranty (unless we're talking hot references like the Daytona...then none of these ADs will get one anytime soon and you'd pay a premium with Tony/Patrick but have it tomorrow)....in terms of them working on your watch, don't even think about it...I wouldn't even give them my watch for their complementary steam clean etc.....look up D's Time Service/Tom Doan....he handles all my Rolex and Omega work.

Thanks sensui for the insight on your local ADs!!

[fishingbear]

Tony is in San Diego.
aka: JustRolexes on this forum.

[JParm]

Originally Posted by sensui

Pretty typical/cut and dry with Ben Bridges or Royal Maui....they don't discount on stainless and will ship to another state with no tax (as long as the state don't have that chain)...Will work with you on PM models with typical savings. Both are fairly friendly pending on who you talk to. I'd sooner buy from local trusted sellers like justrolexes/ocrolexguy though....they'll have anything these ADs have or get it quickly for less with full warranty (unless we're talking hot references like the Daytona...then none of these ADs will get one anytime soon and you'd pay a premium with Tony/Patrick but have it tomorrow)....in terms of them working on your watch, don't even think about it...I wouldn't even give them my watch for their complementary steam clean etc.....look up D's Time Service/Tom Doan....he handles all my Rolex and Omega work.

Agree with everything here. And Tom Doan is the man!

[SDRider]

I bought my Rolex from Royal Maui after researching the heck out of it and figuring out which watch I wanted. I probably stopped in there 10 times to try on different watches and they can be a little pushy at times but overall I have no complaints.

[pol3259]

I've dealt with Keith several times...when he had his own watch store..now he works at Royal Maui. I actually just talked with him a couple of days ago since we're down in Anaheim for a family trip. Keith's a straight shooter, but he's working for someone else now and obviously has to go by the house rules whatever they might be.

[pablo5]

I think I've done 6 deals now with Tony and he's absolutely the best!


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[subsurface]

I just did a f2f deal last week with Tony/JustRolexes on this forum for a very nice GMT M-series stick. His website is good and he was great to work with. Highly recommend him!

[mph57]

For watch service, I can also highly recommend D's Time Service! I was very pleased with my last two watches that they recently serviced.

[BreezyMan]

Royal Maui in north county (Escondido) they have been a ad for along time they offer 100% trade in value after five years and have zero interest payment plans. Ask for Tal he is on here everyday and has his pulse on he Rolex market. Also he can help find the right watch for you or explain the one you have in mind. Very knowledgeable
Ask for Tal ;)

[TheRolexKingofLV]

Tony G is a standup dude in San Diego

[arinsd]

Originally Posted by mph57

For watch service, I can also highly recommend D's Time Service! I was very pleased with my last two watches that they recently serviced.

Agree! I had my Tag serviced here and they are honest and well priced. I wouldn't be surprised if many local jewelers send their watches here before selling.