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A.D. Merrill · 26 October 2012, 08:28 AM

Rik (TimeCare Inc) exceeded my expectations. No matter how many pictures I take, it won't capture the attention to detail with his cleaning/polishing... This is my first Rolex I've ever owned. I received it last month and wore for a few weeks and noticed that the "date" wasn't always changing. I knew it hadn't been serviced since being overhauled in 2000, so I contemplated sending it out or a cleaning. I read everything I could on here about servicing a Rolex and Rik had 100% positive feedback. He was easy to communicate with (returned all my e-mails, etc) and, i sent it out. I got worried as the registered mail took almost 3 weeks to get my Rolex to him (which, I was told is unusual). He received it, worked his magic in under a week and had it back on it's way to me on Friday. I received it today (just under a week later! And, via registered mail.....). It has a mirror finish, Rik replaced 2 gears, cleaned/oiled/adjusted. He replaced the tube crown, axle and mainspring.. He even replaced my hands (lume was dead) and it glows wonderfully. If you're new on here and thinking of a servicing, I can't recommend Rik enough. He's the only one I'll let touch my Rolex from now on (or any other watches... I'll be sending in my vintage Omega Seamaster next.....). Here are a few pics I just took (but, it's overcast out, getting dark up here in NY and I took tons of pics and none made me as happy as just looking at my wrist...). Thank you Rik!!!

Andy

mjclark32 · 26 October 2012, 08:44 AM

Looks absolutely fantastic, I've got Rik's we page bookmarked when its time for my sub

mrbill2mrbill2 · 26 October 2012, 08:56 AM

Looks fantastic. Rikki is the man - the repair man.

brkanand · 26 October 2012, 09:02 AM

Very nicely done. Happy for you.

robertneville · 26 October 2012, 09:28 AM

That is one sweet prez!

lebowski321 · 26 October 2012, 09:53 AM

Very very very nice! Makes me regret selling mine=(

crowncollection · 26 October 2012, 02:46 PM

Looks great

Brushpup · 28 October 2012, 11:28 PM

Yea, three weeks is off and something weird happened there. My shipments between TX and FL with Rik have been three days.

He does great work and I love the fact that you can talk to THE ACTUAL guy working on your watch. He calls you when it comes in, answers email quickly and gives you all the details. He is just great all around to deal with, and I don't hesitate sending any watch to him.

Draxler · 1 November 2012, 02:31 AM

Rik for president.

Brushpup · 1 November 2012, 02:57 AM

He has my vote as long as he goes back after his second term.

I will surely need some Rolex service by then.

kilyung · 1 November 2012, 09:35 AM

Rik

jolimont · 1 November 2012, 12:07 PM

looks bloody amazing

oneillba · 1 November 2012, 12:45 PM

I really like your watch. I'm glad everything worked out well and to your satisfaction.

andyboy39 · 1 November 2012, 02:43 PM

All I can say is "Gorgeous"...

xxbsurfer4life1 · 3 November 2012, 03:52 PM

I have a breintling that needs service how. Can some one send me Rikkis information?

BNA/LION · 3 November 2012, 03:54 PM

Looking Good!

Indyzed · 5 November 2012, 07:21 AM

Dang......that is stunning!

oneillba · 5 November 2012, 11:59 AM

Outstanding!

joe100 · 5 November 2012, 12:41 PM

Reminds me of a kid who walked into my AD and asked how thick the gold plating was on the DD...the salesman and I had a little giggle after he left.

handsfull · 5 November 2012, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Draxler

Rik for president.

+1

walds11 · 5 November 2012, 08:21 PM

Rik serviced my Sub Date 16610 about 2 1/2 years ago. He is the man!

Brushpup · 5 November 2012, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xxbsurfer4life1

I have a breintling that needs service how. Can some one send me Rikkis information?

http://timecareinc.com/contact.html

Jackxv · 8 November 2012, 02:01 AM

Outstanding polish.

Your dial : Me like!!

masterserg · 8 November 2012, 02:07 AM

Looks brand new!

Bulldurham08 · 10 November 2012, 02:50 PM

Man, that watch is back to pristine condition. What a gorgeous Presidential...Maybe someday!!!

Enjoy and will certainly be using our own "magician" to work his magic on my future Rolex timepieces..

26 October 2012, 08:28 AM	#1
A.D. Merrill "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: Andy Location: NY Watch: 16333 Posts: 91	My Presidential, back from Rik :) Rik (TimeCare Inc) exceeded my expectations. No matter how many pictures I take, it won't capture the attention to detail with his cleaning/polishing... This is my first Rolex I've ever owned. I received it last month and wore for a few weeks and noticed that the "date" wasn't always changing. I knew it hadn't been serviced since being overhauled in 2000, so I contemplated sending it out or a cleaning. I read everything I could on here about servicing a Rolex and Rik had 100% positive feedback. He was easy to communicate with (returned all my e-mails, etc) and, i sent it out. I got worried as the registered mail took almost 3 weeks to get my Rolex to him (which, I was told is unusual). He received it, worked his magic in under a week and had it back on it's way to me on Friday. I received it today (just under a week later! And, via registered mail.....). It has a mirror finish, Rik replaced 2 gears, cleaned/oiled/adjusted. He replaced the tube crown, axle and mainspring.. He even replaced my hands (lume was dead) and it glows wonderfully. If you're new on here and thinking of a servicing, I can't recommend Rik enough. He's the only one I'll let touch my Rolex from now on (or any other watches... I'll be sending in my vintage Omega Seamaster next.....). Here are a few pics I just took (but, it's overcast out, getting dark up here in NY and I took tons of pics and none made me as happy as just looking at my wrist...). Thank you Rik!!! Andy

26 October 2012, 08:44 AM	#2
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks absolutely fantastic, I've got Rik's we page bookmarked when its time for my sub __________________

26 October 2012, 08:56 AM	#3
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Looks fantastic. Rikki is the man - the repair man. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

26 October 2012, 09:28 AM	#5
robertneville "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Greg Location: PA Watch: me burn Posts: 1,435	That is one sweet prez! __________________ Motocross is life!

26 October 2012, 02:46 PM	#7
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	Looks great __________________ watches many

26 October 2012, 09:02 AM	#4
brkanand 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: DrK Location: India Watch: 4=YMDaytonaGMTHulk Posts: 7,052	Very nicely done. Happy for you.

26 October 2012, 09:53 AM	#6
lebowski321 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Tyler Location: Hill Country, TX Watch: Rolex Posts: 496	Very very very nice! Makes me regret selling mine=(

28 October 2012, 11:28 PM	#8
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Yea, three weeks is off and something weird happened there. My shipments between TX and FL with Rik have been three days. He does great work and I love the fact that you can talk to THE ACTUAL guy working on your watch. He calls you when it comes in, answers email quickly and gives you all the details. He is just great all around to deal with, and I don't hesitate sending any watch to him. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

1 November 2012, 02:31 AM	#9
Draxler "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Slovenia - EU Watch: Rolex Posts: 377	Rik for president.

1 November 2012, 02:57 AM	#10
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	He has my vote as long as he goes back after his second term. I will surely need some Rolex service by then. __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

1 November 2012, 09:35 AM	#11
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Rik

1 November 2012, 12:07 PM	#12
jolimont "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Will Location: land of oz Watch: sundial Posts: 2,219	looks bloody amazing

1 November 2012, 12:45 PM	#13
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	I really like your watch. I'm glad everything worked out well and to your satisfaction. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

1 November 2012, 02:43 PM	#14
andyboy39 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Zealand Watch: Day Date Posts: 1,409	All I can say is "Gorgeous"...

3 November 2012, 03:52 PM	#15
xxbsurfer4life1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 24	I have a breintling that needs service how. Can some one send me Rikkis information?

3 November 2012, 03:54 PM	#16
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,627	Looking Good! __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

5 November 2012, 07:21 AM	#17
Indyzed "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 37	Dang......that is stunning! __________________ DateJust / Yachtmaster

5 November 2012, 11:59 AM	#18
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	Outstanding! __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

5 November 2012, 12:41 PM	#19
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Reminds me of a kid who walked into my AD and asked how thick the gold plating was on the DD...the salesman and I had a little giggle after he left. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

5 November 2012, 08:21 PM	#21
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,659	Rik serviced my Sub Date 16610 about 2 1/2 years ago. He is the man! __________________ Adam

8 November 2012, 02:01 AM	#23
Jackxv "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Netherlands Posts: 969	Outstanding polish. Your dial : Me like!! __________________ If it's to vintage to wear...it's worthless Wear the crown like ik should be , don't pamper it

8 November 2012, 02:07 AM	#24
masterserg "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Serg Location: US of A Watch: AP Posts: 7,437	Looks brand new! __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat yer meat????

10 November 2012, 02:50 PM	#25
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	Man, that watch is back to pristine condition. What a gorgeous Presidential...Maybe someday!!! Enjoy and will certainly be using our own "magician" to work his magic on my future Rolex timepieces.. __________________ Rolex Datejust II 116300 (new watch swagger in full effect)

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