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Justjosh · 28 January 2011, 02:11 AM

I'm looking around for someone to send a vintage Rolex to, as it seems none of the local watchmakers have access to Rolex parts.

I have received responses from very few of the companies I have contacted and was hoping to get some insight as to who YOU would trust with your watch.

Horologist.com "Antique Time"
Has quoted me what seems to be extremely reasonable pricing on what I need done, but wanted some opinions before I just blindly pick someone to send me watch to.

Thanks.

slcbbrown · 28 January 2011, 02:13 AM

Bob Ridley is the name you hear most, around here.

slcbbrown · 28 January 2011, 02:15 AM

I guess I should have asked waht you're calling "vintage", in this case. 30 to 50 year old Rolex are called vintage, but getting them serviced is not a special problem.

Justjosh · 28 January 2011, 02:22 AM

It's a 1945 Oyster Perpetual.

adam78 · 28 January 2011, 04:29 AM

Definitely Bob Ridley of Watchmaker's International.

He overhauled these 2 old watches for me (as well as a few others):

Justjosh · 28 January 2011, 10:51 AM

Spoke a great deal with Bob today, he seems to be the man for the job.

My thanks to the forum.

Alcan · 28 January 2011, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justjosh

Spoke a great deal with Bob today, he seems to be the man for the job.

He is. He restored for me one of the oldest know Wilsdorf & Davis (pre-Rolex) watches still around, and currently has my 1630 for overhaul.

CaveDiver · 28 January 2011, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adam78

Definitely Bob Ridley of Watchmaker's International.

He overhauled these 2 old watches for me (as well as a few others):

Your watches are stunning.

HL65 · 28 January 2011, 10:54 AM

He is a good man! I use him as well! Great choice....Best

28 January 2011, 02:11 AM	#1
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Vintage Rolex Repair- Who To Trust? I'm looking around for someone to send a vintage Rolex to, as it seems none of the local watchmakers have access to Rolex parts. I have received responses from very few of the companies I have contacted and was hoping to get some insight as to who YOU would trust with your watch. Horologist.com "Antique Time" Has quoted me what seems to be extremely reasonable pricing on what I need done, but wanted some opinions before I just blindly pick someone to send me watch to. Thanks.

28 January 2011, 04:29 AM	#5
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Definitely Bob Ridley of Watchmaker's International. He overhauled these 2 old watches for me (as well as a few others): __________________ Cheers, Adam

28 January 2011, 10:54 AM	#9
HL65 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Ken Location: SW Florida Watch: One on my wrist. Posts: 64,008	He is a good man! I use him as well! Great choice....Best __________________ *SPEM SUCCESSUS ALIT*

28 January 2011, 02:13 AM	#2
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	Bob Ridley is the name you hear most, around here.

28 January 2011, 02:15 AM	#3
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	I guess I should have asked waht you're calling "vintage", in this case. 30 to 50 year old Rolex are called vintage, but getting them serviced is not a special problem.

28 January 2011, 02:22 AM	#4
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	It's a 1945 Oyster Perpetual.

28 January 2011, 10:51 AM	#6
Justjosh "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: WI Watch: This Posts: 856	Spoke a great deal with Bob today, he seems to be the man for the job. My thanks to the forum.

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