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Alcan · 13 December 2013, 12:00 AM

With Christmas right around the corner, I've decided to supplement my income with a part-time career as a watchmaker. Due to underwhelming demand for my Rolex watch services the last time I posted them, I'm now also providing overhauls for other fine watches such as Patek Phillipe and Audemars Piguet. I'm quite sure no other watchmakers will be able to match my unique level of service. All I need now are some exquisite watches to work on.

First, to undo those darned stubborn caseback I bought the Acme OneSizeFitzall Caseback Whack-a-Matic:

It comes with several adaptors to handle different case configurations.

After disassembly, I thoroughly clean all those delicate internal components:

I have the Larry Tools patented Watch Wash-a-Matic to gently clean the case and bracelet. This machine is also used to fully wind automatic watches in 3 nanoseconds prior to return shipping:

You can be assured of receiving quality service, as I've been thoroughly trained by the master used parts pickers/watchmakers here at Hardly Used Auto Parts & Watchmaking School. They are also my source of almost factory authorized parts.

During reassembly, only the highest quality specialized lubricants will be used at all critical wear points.

After reassembly I check and verify the timing with my master chronometer, much more accurate that COSC testing.

I also use my own secret, patented refinishing process. I think you'll agree that the results are quite remarkable.

After completion, your treasured timepiece will be shipped back using only the most reliable, expedient and secure method. All of the spare bits I find inside during the overhaul will be shipped by separate carrier at the same time.

I'm now also offering a new service, unique to the watchmaking industry. Worried about shock damage from wearing your Rolex while golfing, your Audemars Piguet while playing polo, or your Patek Phillipe during bar fights? Worry no more, I've perfected the Kif/Incablock shock protection test procedure. As a disclaimer though, I should point out that not all watches pass the test.

If you're concerned about your watch getting lost in the mail and prefer to carry your treasured timepiece in for service, I have two service locations for your convenience.

As you can see, I have endorsements from renowned international experts who are unanimous in their opinion of my unique services.

Some images courtesy of Larry and Jocke. The rest I shamelessly swiped from unknown internet entities.

ViperB · 13 December 2013, 12:04 AM

Lol, where do I ship my Rolex to? What's the turn around time?

MonBK · 13 December 2013, 12:08 AM

Great post Al, expect tons of business.

subtona · 13 December 2013, 12:08 AM

Ill be sending my collection in for service straight away, do you offer multiple watch discount?

kilyung · 13 December 2013, 12:12 AM

Obviously you trained under Jocke.

up2nogood · 13 December 2013, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Obviously you trained under Jocke.

You beat me to saying that!

phils · 13 December 2013, 01:06 AM

LOL. Very cleverly done.
I remember the SD pic. The guy was in a motorcycle accident.

MitchSteel · 13 December 2013, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Obviously you trained under Jocke.

Clearly

SLS · 13 December 2013, 01:36 AM

What's your warranty?

nicely done Al

Speedbird-1 · 13 December 2013, 02:33 AM

Had any problems with ceramic bezels?
Do you do cyclops removal?

Dr. Robert · 13 December 2013, 02:43 AM

Any discounts for TRFers????

Chris B · 13 December 2013, 02:55 AM

Bravo Al

Cc1966 · 13 December 2013, 04:48 AM

I have a coupon!!!!

scranger · 13 December 2013, 07:26 AM

Would have made a good April 1st post

I remember seeing the "Genuine Fake Watches" sign, or one like it, at Ephesus a few years ago.

Amer · 13 December 2013, 07:35 AM

LMAO....I think you are going to piss off a bunch of watch repair folks here since you are using the latest, modern repair tools.

Great post

Frosty · 13 December 2013, 07:45 AM

crowncollection · 13 December 2013, 07:54 AM

what is the typical turnaround period ? i am sure you will be inundated with business

Presa canary · 13 December 2013, 08:16 AM

Agh... Your services obviously make the outside and inside beautiful! But will I be able to shower with my 16570 on?

East Bay Rider · 13 December 2013, 08:21 AM

HA! Excellent.
I was laughing out loud the entire time.

threemonkeys · 13 December 2013, 08:54 AM

Am I the only one waiting for Jocke's pic showcasing his own watchmaking skills?

edavila · 13 December 2013, 09:09 AM

Just picked up my first Rolex yesterday but I'll consider you for business in about 3-5 years from now. Hopefully your price for servicing won't go skyrocketing by then!

Cru Jones · 13 December 2013, 09:12 AM

B737boss · 13 December 2013, 12:00 PM

I especially like your shipping service!

madgoncalves · 13 December 2013, 12:06 PM

Lmao, very we'll done.

Sean.UK · 13 December 2013, 12:18 PM

Are any of your tools for sale?

hdrazor251 · 13 December 2013, 12:50 PM

Maybe you can partner with Carl

Laszlo · 13 December 2013, 01:36 PM

Hilarious!

swils8610 · 13 December 2013, 02:53 PM

I wish you worked on JLC and Omega!

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Tudor66 · 13 December 2013, 03:09 PM

Do you accept paypal...?

waQstar · 13 December 2013, 03:18 PM

That was awesome, cleverly done..

13 December 2013, 12:00 AM	#1
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Alcan's Discount Rolex Service With Christmas right around the corner, I've decided to supplement my income with a part-time career as a watchmaker. Due to underwhelming demand for my Rolex watch services the last time I posted them, I'm now also providing overhauls for other fine watches such as Patek Phillipe and Audemars Piguet. I'm quite sure no other watchmakers will be able to match my unique level of service. All I need now are some exquisite watches to work on. First, to undo those darned stubborn caseback I bought the Acme OneSizeFitzall Caseback Whack-a-Matic: It comes with several adaptors to handle different case configurations. After disassembly, I thoroughly clean all those delicate internal components: I have the Larry Tools patented Watch Wash-a-Matic to gently clean the case and bracelet. This machine is also used to fully wind automatic watches in 3 nanoseconds prior to return shipping: You can be assured of receiving quality service, as I've been thoroughly trained by the master used parts pickers/watchmakers here at Hardly Used Auto Parts & Watchmaking School. They are also my source of almost factory authorized parts. During reassembly, only the highest quality specialized lubricants will be used at all critical wear points. After reassembly I check and verify the timing with my master chronometer, much more accurate that COSC testing. I also use my own secret, patented refinishing process. I think you'll agree that the results are quite remarkable. After completion, your treasured timepiece will be shipped back using only the most reliable, expedient and secure method. All of the spare bits I find inside during the overhaul will be shipped by separate carrier at the same time. I'm now also offering a new service, unique to the watchmaking industry. Worried about shock damage from wearing your Rolex while golfing, your Audemars Piguet while playing polo, or your Patek Phillipe during bar fights? Worry no more, I've perfected the Kif/Incablock shock protection test procedure. As a disclaimer though, I should point out that not all watches pass the test. If you're concerned about your watch getting lost in the mail and prefer to carry your treasured timepiece in for service, I have two service locations for your convenience. As you can see, I have endorsements from renowned international experts who are unanimous in their opinion of my unique services. Some images courtesy of Larry and Jocke. The rest I shamelessly swiped from unknown internet entities. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

13 December 2013, 12:08 AM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,601	Ill be sending my collection in for service straight away, do you offer multiple watch discount? __________________

13 December 2013, 01:36 AM	#9
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	What's your warranty? nicely done Al __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 December 2013, 02:43 AM	#11
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,297	Any discounts for TRFers???? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 December 2013, 04:48 AM	#13
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I have a coupon!!!! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

13 December 2013, 12:04 AM	#2
ViperB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunrise,FL Posts: 6,562	Lol, where do I ship my Rolex to? What's the turn around time?

13 December 2013, 12:08 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Great post Al, expect tons of business.

13 December 2013, 12:12 AM	#5
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Obviously you trained under Jocke.

13 December 2013, 01:06 AM	#7
phils "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: philip Location: missouri Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,094	LOL. Very cleverly done. I remember the SD pic. The guy was in a motorcycle accident.

13 December 2013, 02:33 AM	#10
Speedbird-1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Steve. Location: UK Posts: 6,474	Had any problems with ceramic bezels? Do you do cyclops removal?

13 December 2013, 02:55 AM	#12
Chris B "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 9,631	Bravo Al

13 December 2013, 07:26 AM	#14
scranger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Fred Location: Columbia, SC Watch: GMTII, DD, Daytona Posts: 249	Would have made a good April 1st post I remember seeing the "Genuine Fake Watches" sign, or one like it, at Ephesus a few years ago.

13 December 2013, 07:35 AM	#15
Amer "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Amer Location: California love Watch: 126600, 116619LB Posts: 198	LMAO....I think you are going to piss off a bunch of watch repair folks here since you are using the latest, modern repair tools. Great post

13 December 2013, 07:45 AM	#16
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087

13 December 2013, 07:54 AM	#17
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	what is the typical turnaround period ? i am sure you will be inundated with business __________________ watches many

13 December 2013, 08:16 AM	#18
Presa canary "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Justin Location: Pa Watch: Explorer ii Posts: 3,155	Agh... Your services obviously make the outside and inside beautiful! But will I be able to shower with my 16570 on?

13 December 2013, 08:21 AM	#19
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	HA! Excellent. I was laughing out loud the entire time. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

13 December 2013, 08:54 AM	#20
threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Am I the only one waiting for Jocke's pic showcasing his own watchmaking skills?

13 December 2013, 09:09 AM	#21
edavila "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Efrain Location: New Jersey, USA Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 11	Just picked up my first Rolex yesterday but I'll consider you for business in about 3-5 years from now. Hopefully your price for servicing won't go skyrocketing by then!

13 December 2013, 09:12 AM	#22
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,302

13 December 2013, 12:00 PM	#23
B737boss Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 17	I especially like your shipping service!

13 December 2013, 12:06 PM	#24
madgoncalves Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: NYC Watch: '85 1680, AP RO Posts: 148	Lmao, very we'll done.

13 December 2013, 12:18 PM	#25
Sean.UK "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: England Posts: 103	Are any of your tools for sale?

13 December 2013, 12:50 PM	#26
hdrazor251 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jeff Location: Arizona Watch: is recovered!! Posts: 4,255	Maybe you can partner with Carl __________________ 16753 GMT Master, 16613 Bluesy, 16710 GMT Master II, 16570 Polar Explorer II-Stolen & Recovered!! Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 December 2013, 01:36 PM	#27
Laszlo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: Date & No Date Posts: 10,868	Hilarious! __________________ "You might as well question why we breathe. If we stop breathing, we'll die. If we stop fighting our enemies, the world will die." Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

13 December 2013, 02:53 PM	#28
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,211	I wish you worked on JLC and Omega! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

13 December 2013, 03:09 PM	#29
Tudor66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Al Location: California, USA Watch: GMT- Pepsi Posts: 3,462	Do you accept paypal...? __________________ -NAWCC Member

13 December 2013, 03:18 PM	#30
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	That was awesome, cleverly done.. __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

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