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Old 6 July 2016, 08:45 PM   #1
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Looking for Service in Philadelphia Pa area

I am looking to service a 60s Sub which runs a bit slow, I wear it daily and some days its pretty well on time and some its up to 5 min slow,
I hear that there is a good guy in Allentown Pa, I just dont know who it is,
I am just looking for basic service, No polish, No new crystal (Ill scratch it fast anyway)
Any assistance or recommendations are appreciated.
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Old 7 July 2016, 04:14 AM   #2
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Call the Rolex Service Center in Lititz, PA., and ask for a recommend.
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Old 7 July 2016, 08:41 PM   #3
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Can I really call them and ask for a recommendation?
Or should I use them?
Ive got no problem calling them, And they are close enough I could just "Show up" to drop off or pick up,
Ive never needed a service before so I am hesitant as Ive read the horror posts of new hands and the like,
I just want it to run like new,
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Old 8 July 2016, 12:57 AM   #4
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Ive never needed a service before so I am hesitant as Ive read the horror posts of new hands and the like,
I just want it to run like new,
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There are horror stories and there are just repeated myth that has been told over and over again.

Rolex is not likely to replace hands unless they tell you up-front and you pay for it, they don't give them away.

Tell them what you want when you drop it off.
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Old 8 July 2016, 01:25 AM   #5
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To add: a good local watchsmith could do it, hard part is finding that good local watchsmith, hopefully with years of working on vintage ;)

Keep in mind, value is when kept as close to original - but do what makes you happy.
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Old 24 July 2016, 09:48 AM   #6
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A little late here. But I've used WatchDoctor.biz multiple times. He's in PA, forget which town. He's typically pretty quick and prices are reasonable. Hope this helps!


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