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KingDavidRolX · 27 September 2022, 11:43 AM

Hi. I am new to the forum. I have owned a Rolex Air King for about 20 years. Love it. However, it recently stopped working. I am afraid something broke internally. It is genuine. However, the band and diamond bezel are aftermarket. I am told by the local AD that Rolex will not work on it because of the aftermarket band. (I have the original bezel and could put that back on to send for repair.)

Any recommendations for a qualified and reputable repair shop that I can trust to repair my watch? There is no one local.

Also, I would like to buy a used Rolex Date/DateJust. (Self winding only).

I have read good information about Bob's watches. However, they do not have what I am looking for.

I have read some good review about Chrono24. Also, some warnings. I have found a watch that I really like on C24. I keep seeing to do deep research on the actual seller. I am trying.

The seller is Signature Watches, 47 W 47th, NYC. I can't find much about them. Nothing bad. Very little of anything. Is anyone familiar with them at all?

Would truly appreciate advise.

Atone · 27 September 2022, 12:01 PM

I wouldn’t buy from any of the places you mentioned. Look at the reputable sellers here. There’s a number of guys that will be a very smooth deal

Atone · 27 September 2022, 12:05 PM

Any of these dealers are very well known here and will have what you need.

OCROLEXGUY

DAVIDSW

JUSTROLEXES

BODYBUMP

SohAIS

AU_911tt

TAKUYA

wesdaniel · 27 September 2022, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingDavidRolX

Any recommendations for a qualified and reputable repair shop that I can trust to repair my watch? There is no one local.

You don't say where in SoCal you are, but, if you're close to San Diego, I recommend D's Time Service in the downtown jewelry district. I have extensive personal experience with Tom and he's a good guy, very upfront, does good work. I know there's also somewhere in LA, but I don't have personal experience with them.

Your local AD is correct - RSC will not work on it with after market parts. I have a 16570 that didn't have an OEM bracelet and they wouldn't service it with the aftermarket leather strap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KingDavidRolX

I have read some good review about Chrono24. Also, some warnings. I have found a watch that I really like on C24. I keep seeing to do deep research on the actual seller. I am trying.

The seller is Signature Watches, 47 W 47th, NYC. I can't find much about them. Nothing bad. Very little of anything. Is anyone familiar with them at all?

Would truly appreciate advise.

As everybody here says, buy the seller, buy the seller, buy the seller. If you're not 150% confident in the seller's repuation and honesty, then be very prepared for the potential of losing money.

Chewbacca · 27 September 2022, 12:25 PM

Shalom King David

Joearch · 27 September 2022, 01:44 PM

LA Watchworks

Andad · 27 September 2022, 02:03 PM

If you have the original bezel and you can refit it I think a RSC might work on it with the bracelet removed?

KeobNepo · 27 September 2022, 02:55 PM

Why don’t you try an AD? The watches you mentioned should not be hard to get

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Bizcut1 · 27 September 2022, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joearch

LA Watchworks

Another vote for LAWW.

Carguy87 · 27 September 2022, 03:10 PM

Welcome to the forum!! Don’t have experience with service or sales for the resellers you mentioned so I’ll leave that to those who can give you first hand insight.

joli160 · 27 September 2022, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atone

Any of these dealers are very well known here and will have what you need.

OCROLEXGUY

DAVIDSW

JUSTROLEXES

BODYBUMP

SohAIS

AU_911tt

TAKUYA

This, safe and worry free

nick800 · 28 September 2022, 04:03 AM

I've bought three watches from Bob's. Every single one of them got sent back due to condition being way worse than described/pictured.

Benzsiam · 28 September 2022, 04:33 AM

For buying another watch, it's better to buy it brand new from ADs near you.

You might need to wait a little while but it shouldn't be that long for a Datejust.

NachoNeal · 28 September 2022, 04:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wesdaniel

you don't say where in socal you are, but, if you're close to san diego, i recommend d's time service in the downtown jewelry district. I have extensive personal experience with tom and he's a good guy, very upfront, does good work. i know there's also somewhere in la, but i don't have personal experience with them...

+1

Jackie Daytona · 28 September 2022, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

+1

+2 for Ds Time. Tim is fantastic. Only send mine to him.

inadeje · 28 September 2022, 09:56 AM

Try here, all of these are reputable dealers

https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9

rmagoo57 · 28 September 2022, 12:51 PM

Let's see some wrist pics of that diamond bezel!!

TunaTuna · 28 September 2022, 01:40 PM

Don't ever pay over retail.

Go in to a Rolex AD, pick out what you want, get your name on the waitlist, then wait for your turn in line to buy

Tzachi · 28 September 2022, 02:44 PM

Your AD is not exactly correct,

The bezel~ in the past many AD “upgraded” clients watches with AM jewels on bezel etc, it’s a known thing,

The bracelet, will need to be replaced, a costly trick,

As for where to buy, use the advice given and the list showed here…

Good luck

beshannon · 28 September 2022, 10:11 PM

https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28

HogwldFLTR · 29 September 2022, 12:35 AM

For repair, LAWW is top of the line and not constrained by the rules which RSC must follow. It's not too far from you either.

JJW · 1 October 2022, 07:42 AM

Good experience with JUSTROLEXES!

Exracer1985 · 1 October 2022, 08:41 AM

I have had good luck with jewelers on time in Newport Beach.
They serviced my 6562 and my 18038. Also they have a good selection of authentic used Rolexes. Honest and excellent knowledge.
.

MSL997 · 1 October 2022, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nick800

I've bought three watches from Bob's. Every single one of them got sent back due to condition being way worse than described/pictured.

This is absolutely amazing, thanks for posting that

fskywalker · 1 October 2022, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atone

Any of these dealers are very well known here and will have what you need.

OCROLEXGUY

DAVIDSW

JUSTROLEXES

BODYBUMP

SohAIS

AU_911tt

TAKUYA

This!!

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Moondoggy · 1 October 2022, 03:14 PM

I'd avoid all those like the plague.

KingDavidRolX · 5 October 2022, 01:54 AM

Thank you for all of the input and feedback. I am in the Southeast right now and found an amazing jeweler called Geiss Jewelers that services and sells Rolexes. Long history and very reputable. I replaced my diamond bezel with the original and they took my Air King in for service without the bracelet. They had a DateJust that was perfect. I am very pleased so far.

KingDavidRolX · 5 October 2022, 01:57 AM

Shalom Chewie.

27 September 2022, 11:43 AM	#1
KingDavidRolX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCa Posts: 3	Signature Watches/Chrono24/Bob's Watches Hi. I am new to the forum. I have owned a Rolex Air King for about 20 years. Love it. However, it recently stopped working. I am afraid something broke internally. It is genuine. However, the band and diamond bezel are aftermarket. I am told by the local AD that Rolex will not work on it because of the aftermarket band. (I have the original bezel and could put that back on to send for repair.) Any recommendations for a qualified and reputable repair shop that I can trust to repair my watch? There is no one local. Also, I would like to buy a used Rolex Date/DateJust. (Self winding only). I have read good information about Bob's watches. However, they do not have what I am looking for. I have read some good review about Chrono24. Also, some warnings. I have found a watch that I really like on C24. I keep seeing to do deep research on the actual seller. I am trying. The seller is Signature Watches, 47 W 47th, NYC. I can't find much about them. Nothing bad. Very little of anything. Is anyone familiar with them at all? Would truly appreciate advise.

27 September 2022, 12:01 PM	#2
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	I wouldn’t buy from any of the places you mentioned. Look at the reputable sellers here. There’s a number of guys that will be a very smooth deal __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

27 September 2022, 12:05 PM	#3
Atone "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Real Name: Jesse Location: Los Angeles Watch: TinTin! Posts: 2,704	Any of these dealers are very well known here and will have what you need. OCROLEXGUY DAVIDSW JUSTROLEXES BODYBUMP SohAIS AU_911tt TAKUYA __________________ 2 Factor Authentication Enabled

27 September 2022, 02:03 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,541	If you have the original bezel and you can refit it I think a RSC might work on it with the bracelet removed? __________________ E

28 September 2022, 04:33 AM	#13
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	For buying another watch, it's better to buy it brand new from ADs near you. You might need to wait a little while but it shouldn't be that long for a Datejust. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

27 September 2022, 12:25 PM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	Shalom King David

27 September 2022, 01:44 PM	#6
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,855	LA Watchworks

27 September 2022, 02:55 PM	#8
KeobNepo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Real Name: Keob Nepo Location: Netherlands Watch: 126710 BLRO Posts: 411	Why don’t you try an AD? The watches you mentioned should not be hard to get Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

27 September 2022, 03:10 PM	#10
Carguy87 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Real Name: Steve Location: Nevada Watch: JC 126660 Posts: 4,542	Welcome to the forum!! Don’t have experience with service or sales for the resellers you mentioned so I’ll leave that to those who can give you first hand insight.

28 September 2022, 04:03 AM	#12
nick800 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,581	I've bought three watches from Bob's. Every single one of them got sent back due to condition being way worse than described/pictured.

28 September 2022, 09:56 AM	#16
inadeje 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Miami Watch: me lose count. Posts: 5,907	Try here, all of these are reputable dealers https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=9 __________________ ♛ 218206 Roman ♛ 116689 ♛ 126710BLRO ♛ 16520 white ♛ 16523 white ♛ 16610 ♛ 5513 Birth Year - ✠ Patek Philippe 5980/1R-001 - AP 26331ST Panda - Panerai Bronzo 671 & 111, Ω Speedmaster 1957 Broad Arrow, Cartier Santos XL - Montblanc TimeWalker Chrono 41

28 September 2022, 12:51 PM	#17
rmagoo57 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Real Name: Ron Location: Detroitish Watch: GMT II/Sub/Exp II Posts: 2,561	Let's see some wrist pics of that diamond bezel!!

28 September 2022, 01:40 PM	#18
TunaTuna 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Merica Posts: 1,337	Don't ever pay over retail. Go in to a Rolex AD, pick out what you want, get your name on the waitlist, then wait for your turn in line to buy

28 September 2022, 02:44 PM	#19
Tzachi 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 353	Your AD is not exactly correct, The bezel~ in the past many AD “upgraded” clients watches with AM jewels on bezel etc, it’s a known thing, The bracelet, will need to be replaced, a costly trick, As for where to buy, use the advice given and the list showed here… Good luck

28 September 2022, 10:11 PM	#20
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,892	https://www.rolexforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=28 __________________ IWC Portugieser 7 Day, Omega Seamaster SMP300m, Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent Clock

29 September 2022, 12:35 AM	#21
HogwldFLTR 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: Too many to list! Posts: 33,697	For repair, LAWW is top of the line and not constrained by the rules which RSC must follow. It's not too far from you either. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

1 October 2022, 07:42 AM	#22
JJW "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: John Location: Lexington,NY Watch: BLK SS Daytona Posts: 136	Good experience with JUSTROLEXES!

1 October 2022, 08:41 AM	#23
Exracer1985 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: California Posts: 34	I have had good luck with jewelers on time in Newport Beach. They serviced my 6562 and my 18038. Also they have a good selection of authentic used Rolexes. Honest and excellent knowledge. .

1 October 2022, 03:14 PM	#26
Moondoggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Knackers Location: NI/Aust/USA Watch: and wait Posts: 3,302	I'd avoid all those like the plague.

5 October 2022, 01:54 AM	#27
KingDavidRolX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCa Posts: 3	Thank you for the feedback!! Thank you for all of the input and feedback. I am in the Southeast right now and found an amazing jeweler called Geiss Jewelers that services and sells Rolexes. Long history and very reputable. I replaced my diamond bezel with the original and they took my Air King in for service without the bracelet. They had a DateJust that was perfect. I am very pleased so far.

5 October 2022, 01:57 AM	#28
KingDavidRolX "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: SoCa Posts: 3	Shalom Chewie.

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