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Lol-x · 21 January 2011, 12:57 PM

You may remember I had a very unfortunate accident with my Montblanc 149:

http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=148952

I tried to get a local repairer to fix it and it came back exactly the same......and cost $50 for nothing.

The nib on my 149 was a triple broad oblique (O3B) which are very hard nibs to work with due to the angulated tip.

So if you had to think of someone who you would envisage could fix what was once a precision crafted nib tip you might say:

"Well if only a trained Rolex Watchmaker could have the knowledge and experience to fix my nib, that kind of guy would know what professional 'precision' and 'craftsmanship' is all about......"

Well I guess someone was looking down upon me favourably that day or it was just fate, whatever it was I ended up sending my pen to Greg Minuskin.

For those who are now thinking and wanting to ask "Who is Greg Minuskin?"

Greg is an ex-Rolex watchmaker, he helped set up and worked for many years in the Rolex Beverley Hills Service Centre which unfortunately closed a couple of years ago (sadly as that was a very well regarded service centre).

Greg now operates a fountain pen servicing business:
www.gregminuskin.com

The repair was super fast but done with the precision of a brain surgeon.

The way this pen works now is better than it was brand new!!

I say all this, without receiving any financial benefit from Greg, I paid full price and have to say it was well worth it.

If this is the kind of magic Greg can do with my pen then I am sure he can turn any scratchy damaged nib into a great writing pen.

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The flow of the ink on the page is now even and consistent, smooth and juicy.

Totally recommended 100%++++

In checking over my pen Greg noticed that the piston filler was stiff to turn. Without even asking he fixed it for no extra charge and now the piston filler turns like it is almost running on bearings

true, unbelievable.

I believe Greg will also do watch repairs he was telling me about a vintage Comex he had recently and I would be confident in assuming he is just as good with watches as he is pens.

dalip · 21 January 2011, 01:13 PM

Great result Steve....Good to know about Greg.

Bisquitlips · 21 January 2011, 01:21 PM

Good stuff Steve.

I have also dealt with Greg and he is all good!

Grissom · 21 January 2011, 04:17 PM

Good to know......not far from me, either! Thanks, Steve!!

Jonathan007 · 21 January 2011, 05:31 PM

Pleased for you Stevo, I remember your plight!!
Greg sounds like a true craftsman of which there are now a days few.

Andad · 21 January 2011, 05:42 PM

Looks like excellent work Steve.

Now....

BE MORE CAREFUL.

Lion · 22 January 2011, 02:48 AM

Steve, i'm glad your MB 149 is now home with you and working better than before...

rfknauss · 22 January 2011, 03:07 AM

Stevo ..... glad to see your Montblanc is working better than ever ..... and nice macro shots!

Numismatist · 22 January 2011, 03:19 AM

Nice to have that 'incident' finally sorted out! Awesome nib shots

2careless · 22 January 2011, 03:34 AM

Glad you finally got it repaired Steve! Congrats!

I got at least 3 bad nibs that needs to be fixed. Will definitely ask Greg.

Michael M. · 27 January 2011, 11:03 AM

Cool, I'm very good friends with Greg! He is very honest and an all around nice guy!

Zed Homme · 27 January 2011, 03:04 PM

I'm glad to hear it is back in full working order....

21 January 2011, 12:57 PM	#1
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,593	Greg Minuskin a Rolex watchmaker to the nib rescue!!!!!!!!!!! You may remember I had a very unfortunate accident with my Montblanc 149: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=148952 I tried to get a local repairer to fix it and it came back exactly the same......and cost $50 for nothing. The nib on my 149 was a triple broad oblique (O3B) which are very hard nibs to work with due to the angulated tip. So if you had to think of someone who you would envisage could fix what was once a precision crafted nib tip you might say: "Well if only a trained Rolex Watchmaker could have the knowledge and experience to fix my nib, that kind of guy would know what professional 'precision' and 'craftsmanship' is all about......" Well I guess someone was looking down upon me favourably that day or it was just fate, whatever it was I ended up sending my pen to Greg Minuskin. For those who are now thinking and wanting to ask "Who is Greg Minuskin?" Greg is an ex-Rolex watchmaker, he helped set up and worked for many years in the Rolex Beverley Hills Service Centre which unfortunately closed a couple of years ago (sadly as that was a very well regarded service centre). Greg now operates a fountain pen servicing business: www.gregminuskin.com The repair was super fast but done with the precision of a brain surgeon. The way this pen works now is better than it was brand new!! I say all this, without receiving any financial benefit from Greg, I paid full price and have to say it was well worth it. If this is the kind of magic Greg can do with my pen then I am sure he can turn any scratchy damaged nib into a great writing pen. The flow of the ink on the page is now even and consistent, smooth and juicy. Totally recommended 100%++++ In checking over my pen Greg noticed that the piston filler was stiff to turn. Without even asking he fixed it for no extra charge and now the piston filler turns like it is almost running on bearings true, unbelievable. I believe Greg will also do watch repairs he was telling me about a vintage Comex he had recently and I would be confident in assuming he is just as good with watches as he is pens. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

21 January 2011, 01:13 PM	#2
dalip "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Dalip Location: Mumbai and Perth Watch: Rolex PAM Omega Posts: 18,656	Great result Steve....Good to know about Greg. __________________ ------------------------------------------------------------ *"The liar's punishment is not in the least that he is not believed, but that he cannot believe anyone else." George Bernard Shaw*

21 January 2011, 01:21 PM	#3
Bisquitlips 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: USA Watch: YM Deep Space Posts: 12,521	Good stuff Steve. I have also dealt with Greg and he is all good! __________________ Rolex Yacht-Master 40mm (SS-YG / Deep Space MOP) 16623 Breitling Aerospace Titanium / 18K with UTC. Omega Speedmaster 3510.50 Oris TT1 Pro Diver Regulator 43MM

21 January 2011, 04:17 PM	#4
Grissom "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Nathan Location: US, Latin America Watch: GMT IIc 18K/SS Posts: 3,349	Good to know......not far from me, either! Thanks, Steve!! __________________ *(Member NAWCC since 1976)* 116713LN GMT-IIc 18k/SS (Z) + 116520 SS Daytona (M) + 16700 GMT Master (A) + 16610LV Submariner (V) + 16600 Sea Dweller (Z) + 116400 Milgauss White Dial (V) + 70330N Tudor Heritage Chronograph Grey w/Black Sub Dials (J) + 5513 Submariner Serif Dial (5.2 Mil) Who else needs an Intervention? (109 297) (137 237) (73 115) (221) (23) (56) (229) P-Club Member #5 RIP JJ Irani - TRF Legend

21 January 2011, 05:31 PM	#5
Jonathan007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: Jon Location: ENGLAND Watch: #296 Posts: 792	Pleased for you Stevo, I remember your plight!! Greg sounds like a true craftsman of which there are now a days few. __________________ Seiko all original 6105-8119

21 January 2011, 05:42 PM	#6
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	Looks like excellent work Steve. Now.... BE MORE CAREFUL. __________________ E

22 January 2011, 02:48 AM	#7
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Steve, i'm glad your MB 149 is now home with you and working better than before... __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

22 January 2011, 03:07 AM	#8
rfknauss 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Richard Location: Macungie, PA Watch: 5513 Sub, LV Sub Posts: 14,497	Stevo ..... glad to see your Montblanc is working better than ever ..... and nice macro shots! __________________ *"Few things in life give man as great a pleasure as wearing a Rolex!"* TRF's "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron

22 January 2011, 03:19 AM	#9
Numismatist "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Chris Location: Camden ME & STT Watch: 116600 Posts: 6,350	Nice to have that 'incident' finally sorted out! Awesome nib shots __________________ Rolex 116600 Sea-dweller Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White Legrand FP Montblanc Solitaire Doué Black & White RB Montblanc Meisterstück Diamond Mozart BP Montblanc Meisterstück Mozart BP

22 January 2011, 03:34 AM	#10
2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Glad you finally got it repaired Steve! Congrats! I got at least 3 bad nibs that needs to be fixed. Will definitely ask Greg.

27 January 2011, 11:03 AM	#11
Michael M. Banned Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 8,391	Cool, I'm very good friends with Greg! He is very honest and an all around nice guy!

27 January 2011, 03:04 PM	#12
Zed Homme "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: usa Watch: Rolex Posts: 6,962	I'm glad to hear it is back in full working order....

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