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ncmoto · 22 June 2012, 12:52 AM

Hell all, I have this Snowflake and it needs service. Beside an adjust and oil there are 2 issues
1 The crown only has a 1/2 turn to screw down so I guess the tube is partially stripped. Id like to save the orig Crown.
2 Sometimes it runs just fine BUT on occasion the minute hand doesn't advance. Who in your opinion is the best place to send it to? Thanks
[email protected] Thanks in advance!

datejust24 · 22 June 2012, 12:55 AM

Contact Mr. Bob Ridley, he'll get it straightened out.

Frogman4me · 22 June 2012, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

Contact Mr. Bob Ridley, he'll get it straightened out.

It will take a few months and it will not be cheap but you will get top notch care and service.

RLX-lvr · 22 June 2012, 01:08 AM

Send it straight to me.

I'll get it fixed up.

Wow what a watch, love the patina. Is it a 7021?
Nice shape.
Send it to our resident watchmaker Rikki, he has a Rolex parts account.
He is a member here, out of Fla.

Good luck.

linesiders · 22 June 2012, 06:12 AM

Oooh that's lovely

psv · 22 June 2012, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by datejust24

contact mr. Bob ridley, he'll get it straightened out.

+1

azguy · 22 June 2012, 06:19 AM

Rikki or Bob, can't go wrong either way

harry in montreal · 22 June 2012, 07:25 AM

nice.

i like how your pearl matches the dial. was it like that when you found it?

i have a nice snowflake. i would just take it to a really well trained local watchmaker. if i lived in dallas i would use ridley, but a good local watchmaker should get it running quickly and easily. its a movement that is easyto source parts. Rolex service centers have shown to be "not great" at maintaining older crusty and rusty classics like this.

lsavoldi · 22 June 2012, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncmoto

Hell all, I have this Snowflake and it needs service. Beside an adjust and oil there are 2 issues
1 The crown only has a 1/2 turn to screw down so I guess the tube is partially stripped. Id like to save the orig Crown.
2 Sometimes it runs just fine BUT on occasion the minute hand doesn't advance. Who in your opinion is the best place to send it to? Thanks
[email protected] Thanks in advance!

Awesome watch

jnmarshall · 22 June 2012, 10:12 AM

I highly recommend Chamosa watch in n. dallas, TX over Ridley. He was 1/10 the price to repair my '52 precision. He's a retired watchmaker from the Dallas service center. Sadly and understandably He won't do complex movements like daytonas in his retirement. His basic COA price is only $180 without polish!

Beautiful example of a Tudor!

phillycheez · 22 June 2012, 10:14 AM

Damn... That's a sexy snowflake.

TheChimp · 22 June 2012, 11:17 AM

Rikki is definately good to go. Excellant service and quick turnaround!!

azguy · 23 June 2012, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnmarshall

I highly recommend Chamosa watch in n. dallas, TX over Ridley. He was 1/10 the price to repair my '52 precision. He's a retired watchmaker from the Dallas service center. Sadly and understandably He won't do complex movements like daytonas in his retirement. His basic COA price is only $180 without polish!

Beautiful example of a Tudor!

Sounds great, anyone else ever use this guy.....

brian8121 · 23 June 2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncmoto

Hell all, I have this Snowflake and it needs service. Beside an adjust and oil there are 2 issues
1 The crown only has a 1/2 turn to screw down so I guess the tube is partially stripped. Id like to save the orig Crown.
2 Sometimes it runs just fine BUT on occasion the minute hand doesn't advance. Who in your opinion is the best place to send it to? Thanks
[email protected] Thanks in advance!

+1 for Bob Ridley, can't go wrong.

ncmoto · 29 April 2013, 11:37 PM

Thanks all!

ncmoto · 29 April 2013, 11:39 PM

yes Sir thats the way a got it

ncmoto · 29 April 2013, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillycheez

Damn... That's a sexy snowflake.

Thanks

ncmoto · 29 April 2013, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillycheez

Damn... That's a sexy snowflake.

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

Sounds great, anyone else ever use this guy.....

.

linesiders · 29 April 2013, 11:55 PM

Seeing you resurrected your old thread from a year ago, please show the After Photos so we can see

22 June 2012, 12:52 AM	#1
ncmoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Ken Lloyds Location: USA Posts: 15	Trusted person to service my Snowflake Hell all, I have this Snowflake and it needs service. Beside an adjust and oil there are 2 issues 1 The crown only has a 1/2 turn to screw down so I guess the tube is partially stripped. Id like to save the orig Crown. 2 Sometimes it runs just fine BUT on occasion the minute hand doesn't advance. Who in your opinion is the best place to send it to? Thanks [email protected] Thanks in advance!

22 June 2012, 06:12 AM	#5
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Oooh that's lovely __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

22 June 2012, 11:17 AM	#12
TheChimp "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Ken Location: PA Watch: Sea-Dweller Posts: 207	Rikki is definately good to go. Excellant service and quick turnaround!! __________________ Sea-Dweller 16760 Fat Lady G-SAR 9411/0

29 April 2013, 11:37 PM	#15
ncmoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Ken Lloyds Location: USA Posts: 15	Thanks Thanks all!

29 April 2013, 11:55 PM	#19
linesiders 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: RedSox Nation Watch: U Talkn Bout Wilis Posts: 5,503	Seeing you resurrected your old thread from a year ago, please show the After Photos so we can see Attached Images __________________ I'm a sailor peg. And I've lost my leg. Climbing up the top sails. I've lost my leg!

22 June 2012, 12:55 AM	#2
datejust24 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Chris Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Watch: Rolexssss Posts: 3,504	Contact Mr. Bob Ridley, he'll get it straightened out.

22 June 2012, 01:08 AM	#4
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Send it straight to me. I'll get it fixed up. Wow what a watch, love the patina. Is it a 7021? Nice shape. Send it to our resident watchmaker Rikki, he has a Rolex parts account. He is a member here, out of Fla. Good luck.

22 June 2012, 06:19 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Rikki or Bob, can't go wrong either way

22 June 2012, 07:25 AM	#8
harry in montreal "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal Watch: The Habs pick 1st! Posts: 3,589	nice. i like how your pearl matches the dial. was it like that when you found it? i have a nice snowflake. i would just take it to a really well trained local watchmaker. if i lived in dallas i would use ridley, but a good local watchmaker should get it running quickly and easily. its a movement that is easyto source parts. Rolex service centers have shown to be "not great" at maintaining older crusty and rusty classics like this.

22 June 2012, 10:12 AM	#10
jnmarshall "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 364	I highly recommend Chamosa watch in n. dallas, TX over Ridley. He was 1/10 the price to repair my '52 precision. He's a retired watchmaker from the Dallas service center. Sadly and understandably He won't do complex movements like daytonas in his retirement. His basic COA price is only $180 without polish! Beautiful example of a Tudor!

22 June 2012, 10:14 AM	#11
phillycheez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Portland Posts: 398	Damn... That's a sexy snowflake.

29 April 2013, 11:39 PM	#16
ncmoto "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Ken Lloyds Location: USA Posts: 15	yes Sir thats the way a got it

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