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6 February 2013, 03:22 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Chris
Location: CT
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 9
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Rikki is the man!
First I would like to formally introduce my self, I am Chris and new to the forums. I have been doing a lot of research on this site and recently acquired
my first Rolex. I purchased a Z serial Submariner No date and not know its history and just passing the 6 year mark, I want to get it serviced and polish out some small gouges that it had on the case from the previous owner. After a lot of back and forth between who I wanted to have service the watch RSC Dallas vs Rikki, I took the plunge and contacted Rik. He promptly return my call and we chatted a bit and 20 mins later my watch was in the mail on the way to Florida! I was a bit skeptical sending a pricey item like this to a complete stranger, but after reading the many reviews on the forum and many mentions on another watch forum I knew I was in great hands. I received a call from Rik the same day he received the watch as to what it required and he promptly began the process of refurbishing my watch. To my surprise the watch showed up at my office today and was I in shock! The attention to detail in the case work and overall watch performance was outstanding! I now know in the next 5-7 years when I need servicing again who will be getting my watch! |
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6 February 2013, 03:31 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: DM[V]
Watch: 16710 | 16600
Posts: 3,546
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Yes he is!!!
Sounds like your kind words should also go in the "Who's Who" section as well. 
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6 February 2013, 03:32 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Cave
Watch: Sundial
Posts: 33,940
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Welcome/congrats! Great piece and Rik's a top guy.
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6 February 2013, 03:37 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Real Name: Carl
Location: Always moving
Watch: If you wish...
Posts: 22,039
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Rikki is an outstanding watchmaker and a great human being, having had a good chat with him a few months ago I can only smile thinking that he made yet another happy Rolex owner.
Glad to know you decided to send your watch to him! 
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6 February 2013, 03:54 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Palm Harbor, FL
Watch: Sub
Posts: 92
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He gets all my work that is for sure going to see him thursday
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6 February 2013, 04:05 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Real Name: Dennis
Location: Bay Area - 925
Posts: 40,018
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Welcome!
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6 February 2013, 04:08 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: USA
Watch: 126600, 116500LN
Posts: 12,849
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Rik is the man!! No doubt about it, can't say enough about his more than reasonable prices and his quick turnaround time!!
Proof is in the pudding!!!
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6 February 2013, 04:17 AM
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2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Real Name: PaulG
Location: Georgia
Posts: 41,955
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Good deal!
Agree with your decision for the routine service by a great watchmaker. Not only did you get a great result you prolly saved up to half the cost of an RSC job. I am lucky to have a great certified watchmaker locally so I can just drive 10 minutes and save $$$, too. I'm not negative to the RSC's, but I do think their cost is greater than the benefit derived by customers. The 2 yr. warranty is a plus, but you usually get a 1 yr. warranty from an indie watchmaker.
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6 February 2013, 04:20 AM
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2024 Pledge Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: NY
Posts: 6,382
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Welcome to TRF and great choice!
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6 February 2013, 04:22 AM
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TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron
Join Date: Dec 2007
Real Name: Ken
Location: SW Florida
Watch: One on my wrist.
Posts: 63,993
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Good to hear and see! I am sending him one next week for first time...Cheers,
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6 February 2013, 06:30 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: norway
Watch: submariner.
Posts: 12
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Hei
very nice:) may i ask how much u had to pay?
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6 February 2013, 06:47 AM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Howell, NJ
Posts: 521
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My 168000 after a few days with Rikki.-
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7 February 2013, 02:57 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Chris
Location: CT
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 9
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Thank you for the warm welcome from all of you!
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7 February 2013, 02:58 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Real Name: Chris
Location: CT
Watch: Submariner
Posts: 9
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@dror just under 700, which included a new bezel insert and extra link
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7 February 2013, 03:02 PM
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"TRF" Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Real Name: Michael
Location: USA
Watch: me go all out
Posts: 1,183
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Looks 100% brand new. Enjoy it.
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