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wicks · 4 January 2024, 09:56 AM

Hi, walked into Rolex Beverly Hills today to send my 6263 for a new spring (and other general service) and they said we'll send it off to CZ and expect it back in 2 years. Hah.

Who's the best alternative for repair and service stateside? I want to be very careful, this is a 6263 with zero damage, unpolished, etc.

Thanks for any advice.

Dan S · 4 January 2024, 10:01 AM

There is no consensus "best," but there are many threads discussing and recommending independent watchmakers. Try the forum search function or a google search such as:

site:rolexforums.com vintage rolex service
site:rolexforums.com independent watchmaker vintage
etc.

Tools · 4 January 2024, 10:49 AM

There are a few good watchmakers around and the Valjoux movement is not rocket science. You still should look for a watchmaker familiar with that movement.

I might look at the old Rolex RSC in SF at 210 Post st. Giovanni Passalacqua has a few decades of Rolex repairs under his belt.. Give him a call.

EH92 · 4 January 2024, 01:05 PM

Classic watch repair, hk, one of the best in asia

Or bob watch? More expensive, but more renown, based in us

hutch300 · 4 January 2024, 01:11 PM

I would send it to Phillip Ridley (he is Arizona).

jedione65 · 5 January 2024, 05:29 AM

Why not try LA watchworks in Pasadena they are experts in vintage refinishing and also do full service. Not cheap either but good quality work.

4 January 2024, 09:56 AM	#1
wicks "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1	Rolex service 2 years delay Hi, walked into Rolex Beverly Hills today to send my 6263 for a new spring (and other general service) and they said we'll send it off to CZ and expect it back in 2 years. Hah. Who's the best alternative for repair and service stateside? I want to be very careful, this is a 6263 with zero damage, unpolished, etc. Thanks for any advice.

4 January 2024, 10:01 AM	#2
Dan S 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 6,252	There is no consensus "best," but there are many threads discussing and recommending independent watchmakers. Try the forum search function or a google search such as: site:rolexforums.com vintage rolex service site:rolexforums.com independent watchmaker vintage etc. __________________ @oldwatchdan on IG

4 January 2024, 10:49 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,490	There are a few good watchmakers around and the Valjoux movement is not rocket science. You still should look for a watchmaker familiar with that movement. I might look at the old Rolex RSC in SF at 210 Post st. Giovanni Passalacqua has a few decades of Rolex repairs under his belt.. Give him a call. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

4 January 2024, 01:05 PM	#4
EH92 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Hong kong Posts: 31	Classic watch repair, hk, one of the best in asia Or bob watch? More expensive, but more renown, based in us

4 January 2024, 01:11 PM	#5
hutch300 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Real Name: Jeff Location: PNW Posts: 1,480	I would send it to Phillip Ridley (he is Arizona).

5 January 2024, 05:29 AM	#6
jedione65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 208	Why not try LA watchworks in Pasadena they are experts in vintage refinishing and also do full service. Not cheap either but good quality work.

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