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rios0311 · 14 November 2016, 07:43 AM

Just a short post to give a shout-out to the Watch Buyer's Group (TWBG) and Ripley, who answered all of my questions and couldn't have been more professional.

Recently I purchased a Datejust 16013 from a TRF member. It is a 1979 model with a Buckley dial. It looked a little beat up, so I shipped it to TWBG the same day I received it. Prior to shipping it, I forwarded seller-supplied photos of the watch to Ripley. He explained to me what TWBG would do with the watch.

Some days after shipping the watch, I received an explanation of what the watch needed to receive a 3-year warranty (new mainspring and automatic axle). In addition to the required parts, I opted for a new acrylic crystal. TWBG also extended a 10% Veterans discount on the parts and the work. The total price was very reasonable for a complete cleaning, polishing and overhaul.

I received the watch on Friday (Veteran's Day) and the watch looks amazing. Now this is a watch I would not sell. I will try to come around later to post before and after pictures. Taking it out for its first walk right now - giddy with excitement!

superdog · 14 November 2016, 08:08 AM

Pics please.

teb1013 · 14 November 2016, 09:05 AM

Interesting I was preparing to send my 1991 DJ to Rolex for service, but the was hoping to save on the price. I haven't seen TWBG mentioned here much (admittedly I haven't been a member for long) lots about RSC Dallas. I'd be interested in seeing your pictures.

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rios0311 · 14 November 2016, 12:44 PM

Not sure if my post belongs here because it regards a service I received... not a watch purchased from a dealer.

rios0311 · 16 November 2016, 05:11 AM

Here are the "before pictures"...

rios0311 · 16 November 2016, 05:24 AM

And here are the "after" photos - after the Watch Buyer's Group serviced my watch.

14 November 2016, 07:43 AM	#1
rios0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Annandale, VA Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 22	The Watch Buyer's Group is Awesome! Just a short post to give a shout-out to the Watch Buyer's Group (TWBG) and Ripley, who answered all of my questions and couldn't have been more professional. Recently I purchased a Datejust 16013 from a TRF member. It is a 1979 model with a Buckley dial. It looked a little beat up, so I shipped it to TWBG the same day I received it. Prior to shipping it, I forwarded seller-supplied photos of the watch to Ripley. He explained to me what TWBG would do with the watch. Some days after shipping the watch, I received an explanation of what the watch needed to receive a 3-year warranty (new mainspring and automatic axle). In addition to the required parts, I opted for a new acrylic crystal. TWBG also extended a 10% Veterans discount on the parts and the work. The total price was very reasonable for a complete cleaning, polishing and overhaul. I received the watch on Friday (Veteran's Day) and the watch looks amazing. Now this is a watch I would not sell. I will try to come around later to post before and after pictures. Taking it out for its first walk right now - giddy with excitement!

14 November 2016, 08:08 AM	#2
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	Pics please. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

16 November 2016, 05:11 AM	#5
rios0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Annandale, VA Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 22	Here are the "before pictures"... Attached Images

16 November 2016, 05:24 AM	#6
rios0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Annandale, VA Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 22	And here are the "after" photos - after the Watch Buyer's Group serviced my watch. Attached Images

14 November 2016, 09:05 AM	#3
teb1013 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Easton PA Posts: 581	Interesting I was preparing to send my 1991 DJ to Rolex for service, but the was hoping to save on the price. I haven't seen TWBG mentioned here much (admittedly I haven't been a member for long) lots about RSC Dallas. I'd be interested in seeing your pictures. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

14 November 2016, 12:44 PM	#4
rios0311 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Annandale, VA Watch: Rolex Sea Dweller Posts: 22	Not sure if my post belongs here because it regards a service I received... not a watch purchased from a dealer.

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