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Danielmp007 · 20 July 2016, 05:34 AM

So Iv had a few issues with my sisters Tudor, that's off for servicing because it wouldn't wind. And now something similar has happened to my 2 tone DJ ��!

A couple of months ago I went to the Caribbean and changed the time. Upon changing the time my crown and stem came out, when I put it back in it didn't work but with about 20 seconds of wiggling in and out it started ticking again. Came back to the uk and changed the time back no problem.

This week I changed the time (lost a couple of minutes) and it came out again but won't tick again. I was gonna put it in for a service but I see you guys say a lot not to go to Rolex because they replace a lot of original parts? I live in the north of the U.K. So any help would be nice.

Also my bracelet is very "stretched", I see somebody in Hong Kong mention on here a lot but would rather uk help? Also I couldn't find the HK guy in searches.

Thanks guys

EDIT:Spelling

Danielmp007 · 20 July 2016, 05:36 AM

Oh and it's a 1601, 392xxx serial number. 1973 I think with plexi glass.

MonBK · 20 July 2016, 05:42 AM

Send it in!

dysondiver · 20 July 2016, 06:04 AM

yep , time for a service and fix

Haywood_Milton · 20 July 2016, 06:11 AM

Try Seth at www.thewatchdealer.co.uk - he's been enjoying a lot of praise for his work on Rolex bracelet restoration and could look after the service at the same time. Altogether a sound chap with whom I've done many tens of thousands of pounds worth of business, perhaps nearly £100k. He's down south but you'll find many will vouch for him.

Haywood

colpol · 20 July 2016, 06:45 AM

Michael Young is the chap from HK that does bracelets. I sent mines across from UK to HK earlier this year. Did a great job. Let me know if you want to see before/?after pics ?

Danielmp007 · 20 July 2016, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colpol

Michael Young is the chap from HK that does bracelets. I sent mines across from UK to HK earlier this year. Did a great job. Let me know if you want to see before/?after pics ?

That would be really good of you yeah please, also how would I get in touch with him? Tried to search but got no results? How much did it cost?

StanGMT · 22 July 2016, 01:54 AM

Don't know where abouts in the north you are, but The Watch Repair Company, in Old Eldon Square in Newcastle upon Tyne, do Rolex work and I have found Christopher Stoners of Harrogate to be very good.

Stan.

colpol · 22 July 2016, 03:08 AM

Here's the bracelet from my 1665 before going off to Michael Young

colpol · 22 July 2016, 03:13 AM

Here's the after

Can't remember exact cost - was about £250 ish inc the courier to get it out to HK

Here's the website I used to make contact. I initially sent over about 1/2 dozen pics before with instructions on what I was after. That was before I heard about Seth & him being based in UK. There was no issues & from start to finish approx 5/ 6 weeks

www.classicwatchrepair.com

bokbok · 26 July 2016, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Haywood_Milton

Try Seth at www.thewatchdealer.co.uk - he's been enjoying a lot of praise for his work on Rolex bracelet restoration and could look after the service at the same time. Altogether a sound chap with whom I've done many tens of thousands of pounds worth of business, perhaps nearly £100k. He's down south but you'll find many will vouch for him.

Haywood

I second that Haywood sent a fair few various bracelets to be done included daydates president which are notorious for stretch. Great guy has a couple of watches at present. :D

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Danielmp007 · 26 July 2016, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanGMT

Don't know where abouts in the north you are, but The Watch Repair Company, in Old Eldon Square in Newcastle upon Tyne, do Rolex work and I have found Christopher Stoners of Harrogate to be very good.

Stan.

I actually live near Harrogate. I'm guessing he can't do band restoration, just the service/fix?

20 July 2016, 05:34 AM	#1
Danielmp007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: England Posts: 64	UK vintage help please :). So Iv had a few issues with my sisters Tudor, that's off for servicing because it wouldn't wind. And now something similar has happened to my 2 tone DJ ��! A couple of months ago I went to the Caribbean and changed the time. Upon changing the time my crown and stem came out, when I put it back in it didn't work but with about 20 seconds of wiggling in and out it started ticking again. Came back to the uk and changed the time back no problem. This week I changed the time (lost a couple of minutes) and it came out again but won't tick again. I was gonna put it in for a service but I see you guys say a lot not to go to Rolex because they replace a lot of original parts? I live in the north of the U.K. So any help would be nice. Also my bracelet is very "stretched", I see somebody in Hong Kong mention on here a lot but would rather uk help? Also I couldn't find the HK guy in searches. Thanks guys EDIT:Spelling

20 July 2016, 06:11 AM	#5
Haywood_Milton "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Yes, it is ! Location: Cheshire & Mersey Watch: Military issue Sub Posts: 1,330	Try Seth at www.thewatchdealer.co.uk - he's been enjoying a lot of praise for his work on Rolex bracelet restoration and could look after the service at the same time. Altogether a sound chap with whom I've done many tens of thousands of pounds worth of business, perhaps nearly £100k. He's down south but you'll find many will vouch for him. Haywood __________________ Comex:5513,5514,1665x2,16800x2,16600 Mil sub:5517x2,5513x9,5512 Submariner:6536/1x2,5508,5513 PCG u/line & double SWISS (America's Cup),5513 giltx2, 5513 m-firstx2,5513 gloss WGx2,1680 Red,1680 White Mk1 & Mk2 Sea-Dweller:1665 DRSDx3,Great Whitex3 GMT-Master:6542x2 (1 Bakelite),1675x8 (2 gilt), 16750 & SeaKing 116710LN Explorer:1016x6 (1 gilt),5500x3,14270 Blackout, Orange 1655 x4 Milgauss 1019x3 Cosmo 6263 *RNCD DSSD 116660.

22 July 2016, 03:08 AM	#9
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Here's the bracelet from my 1665 before going off to Michael Young Attached Images

22 July 2016, 03:13 AM	#10
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Here's the after Can't remember exact cost - was about £250 ish inc the courier to get it out to HK Here's the website I used to make contact. I initially sent over about 1/2 dozen pics before with instructions on what I was after. That was before I heard about Seth & him being based in UK. There was no issues & from start to finish approx 5/ 6 weeks www.classicwatchrepair.com Attached Images

20 July 2016, 05:36 AM	#2
Danielmp007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: England Posts: 64	Oh and it's a 1601, 392xxx serial number. 1973 I think with plexi glass.

20 July 2016, 05:42 AM	#3
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Send it in!

20 July 2016, 06:04 AM	#4
dysondiver "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Real Name: tom Location: northern ireland Watch: my fins Posts: 10,063	yep , time for a service and fix

20 July 2016, 06:45 AM	#6
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,895	Michael Young is the chap from HK that does bracelets. I sent mines across from UK to HK earlier this year. Did a great job. Let me know if you want to see before/?after pics ?

22 July 2016, 01:54 AM	#8
StanGMT "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northumberland,UK Watch: 1675 GMT Posts: 641	Don't know where abouts in the north you are, but The Watch Repair Company, in Old Eldon Square in Newcastle upon Tyne, do Rolex work and I have found Christopher Stoners of Harrogate to be very good. Stan.

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