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jefff · 9 February 2011, 07:12 AM

I am seeking recommendations on getting my R1601 Repaired. It was hit in the lower half of the crystal (1987 acrylic) by a large, fast moving, aircraft door handle and was significantly damaged.

Lower half of the crystal was shattered, the second hand was broken from the center shaft/pinion (I found it), the minute hand was bent down (sort of flattened) and there is is slight dent/impression in the watch-face just above the 6 o'clock marking. I also fear there may be some damage to the movement, as it was a pretty solid impact. The bezel and case escaped damage; and Yes, several choice words were spoken just after this miss-hap.

I live in the Charlotte area, but can obviously send this watch anywhere. Any help would be appreciated.

Jeff

jpg attached for the curious

MonBK · 9 February 2011, 07:25 AM

Send to RSC in Dallas.

MortgageGuy · 9 February 2011, 08:53 AM

I am so very sorry to hear of this, YES, I would send to RSC and I have had very good luck with the Dallas location as well. Do not worry in a few weeks they will have it back to you looking like new

watchnut.com · 9 February 2011, 09:46 AM

You might want to contact David Throckmorton in Austin, Texas. He is a certified Rolex watchmaker, has been at it for over 30 years, does great work, and will save you some cash.

Or how about forum member Rikki? He is Rolex certified I believe.

Rikki · 9 February 2011, 12:26 PM

Send it on down I'll do my best to make like new . Rik

Zephyr · 2 March 2011, 04:52 PM

Rikki did a beautiful job restoring my old OP that was almost ruined by incompetents ... Reasonable price too.

Thanks, Rik

Andad · 2 March 2011, 05:01 PM

Great to hear it worked out ok.

Post some pix if you get the chance.

Randy72379 · 2 March 2011, 05:53 PM

Look no further than to send it to Capetown Diamond in Roswell GA www.capetowndiamond.com call them up and ask for Jon Marcus. He will help you.

Andad · 2 March 2011, 05:56 PM

RTT Randy.

9 February 2011, 07:12 AM	#1
jefff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: nc, usa Posts: 1	Damaged Datejust repair sugg. I am seeking recommendations on getting my R1601 Repaired. It was hit in the lower half of the crystal (1987 acrylic) by a large, fast moving, aircraft door handle and was significantly damaged. Lower half of the crystal was shattered, the second hand was broken from the center shaft/pinion (I found it), the minute hand was bent down (sort of flattened) and there is is slight dent/impression in the watch-face just above the 6 o'clock marking. I also fear there may be some damage to the movement, as it was a pretty solid impact. The bezel and case escaped damage; and Yes, several choice words were spoken just after this miss-hap. I live in the Charlotte area, but can obviously send this watch anywhere. Any help would be appreciated. Jeff jpg attached for the curious Attached Images

9 February 2011, 08:53 AM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	I am so very sorry to hear of this, YES, I would send to RSC and I have had very good luck with the Dallas location as well. Do not worry in a few weeks they will have it back to you looking like new __________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

9 February 2011, 12:26 PM	#5
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Send it on down I'll do my best to make like new . Rik __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

2 March 2011, 05:01 PM	#7
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,529	Great to hear it worked out ok. Post some pix if you get the chance. __________________ E

2 March 2011, 05:56 PM	#9
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,529	RTT Randy. __________________ E

9 February 2011, 07:25 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Send to RSC in Dallas.

9 February 2011, 09:46 AM	#4
watchnut.com 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Mark B Location: Austin, TX Watch: 15400ST Posts: 461	You might want to contact David Throckmorton in Austin, Texas. He is a certified Rolex watchmaker, has been at it for over 30 years, does great work, and will save you some cash. Or how about forum member Rikki? He is Rolex certified I believe.

2 March 2011, 04:52 PM	#6
Zephyr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Ed Location: California Watch: Rolex Zephyr Posts: 61	Rikki did a beautiful job restoring my old OP that was almost ruined by incompetents ... Reasonable price too. Thanks, Rik

2 March 2011, 05:53 PM	#8
Randy72379 Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Randy Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 16014 SS Posts: 20	Look no further than to send it to Capetown Diamond in Roswell GA www.capetowndiamond.com call them up and ask for Jon Marcus. He will help you.

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