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DrLindaPhD · 20 October 2012, 11:50 AM

I have two watches that need to be repaired. I need some guidance.

1) My 1945 vintage 18k rolex precision that was from occupied Paris during the war fell on the floor and the balance broke. It has been to two different repairmen (supposedly Rolex) and both said they don't "have the parts" so I want to know how I can get this fixed.

2) My bubbleback. My precious 18k rose gold bubbleback oyster is running about 20 minutes fast each day. This just started. What is that? Who can fix this? I never had this problem. This is the one in my avatar. I'm thinking that I have to just accept it runs fast. I don't want to though. I want it to be fixed.

HELP. Advice before I go to local vintage rolex watch repairman number 3 ! ! !

Thanks guys !

Alcan · 20 October 2012, 12:35 PM

Bob Ridley, a member here, is one of the premiere watchmakers in the US. He has the eye of the vintage community, and has done superb work on 2 vintage watches for me including an irreplaceable 1908 pre-Rolex. He's not inexpensive, but you generally get what you pay for.

If you want the best:

http://www.watchmakers.com/

joe100 · 20 October 2012, 02:51 PM

Ridley for sure

cruvon · 20 October 2012, 03:59 PM

You could also try http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers and member Rikki here.

lhanddds · 21 October 2012, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alcan

bob ridley, a member here, is one of the premiere watchmakers in the us. He has the eye of the vintage community, and has done superb work on 2 vintage watches for me including an irreplaceable 1908 pre-rolex. He's not inexpensive, but you generally get what you pay for.

If you want the best:

http://www.watchmakers.com/

x2

vintagewaferthin · 22 October 2012, 04:58 AM

Defiantly bob Ridley. You will defiantly be satisfied with his work.

TimeToGo · 22 October 2012, 06:41 AM

Check the list in the thread below:

https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ed+watchmakers

If you are sure about the condition of the "balance," contact a couple of the watchmakers on the list and if they can help out before you mail it out.

That will be your best for a reasonable charge...

erikwayne13 · 27 May 2017, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I have two watches that need to be repaired. I need some guidance.

1) My 1945 vintage 18k rolex precision that was from occupied Paris during the war fell on the floor and the balance broke. It has been to two different repairmen (supposedly Rolex) and both said they don't "have the parts" so I want to know how I can get this fixed.

2) My bubbleback. My precious 18k rose gold bubbleback oyster is running about 20 minutes fast each day. This just started. What is that? Who can fix this? I never had this problem. This is the one in my avatar. I'm thinking that I have to just accept it runs fast. I don't want to though. I want it to be fixed.

HELP. Advice before I go to local vintage rolex watch repairman number 3 ! ! !

Thanks guys !

What are the model numbers no both these watch's ?

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erikwayne13 · 27 May 2017, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I have two watches that need to be repaired. I need some guidance.

1) My 1945 vintage 18k rolex precision that was from occupied Paris during the war fell on the floor and the balance broke. It has been to two different repairmen (supposedly Rolex) and both said they don't "have the parts" so I want to know how I can get this fixed.

2) My bubbleback. My precious 18k rose gold bubbleback oyster is running about 20 minutes fast each day. This just started. What is that? Who can fix this? I never had this problem. This is the one in my avatar. I'm thinking that I have to just accept it runs fast. I don't want to though. I want it to be fixed.

HELP. Advice before I go to local vintage rolex watch repairman number 3 ! ! !

Thanks guys !

The bubble back is just simple adjustment.

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erikwayne13 · 27 May 2017, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrLindaPhD

I have two watches that need to be repaired. I need some guidance.

1) My 1945 vintage 18k rolex precision that was from occupied Paris during the war fell on the floor and the balance broke. It has been to two different repairmen (supposedly Rolex) and both said they don't "have the parts" so I want to know how I can get this fixed.

2) My bubbleback. My precious 18k rose gold bubbleback oyster is running about 20 minutes fast each day. This just started. What is that? Who can fix this? I never had this problem. This is the one in my avatar. I'm thinking that I have to just accept it runs fast. I don't want to though. I want it to be fixed.

HELP. Advice before I go to local vintage rolex watch repairman number 3 ! ! !

Thanks guys !

The Parachrom Hairspring needs to be adjusted in the Bubble Back. The adjustment itself is a 2 minute deal. Checking said adjustment takes 24 hours at minimum.

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erikwayne13 · 27 May 2017, 07:15 PM

Chances are that it is just the Balance Wheel Staff that needs to be replaced it the 1945 one

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HL65 · 27 May 2017, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikwayne13

What are the model numbers no both these watch's ?

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5 years later

Hmm maybe fixed by now?

Kingface66 · 27 May 2017, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikwayne13

What are the model numbers no both these watch's ?

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Just curious as to what made you reply to this five year-old thread.
You realize the OP hasn't visited this site since 2014.

U5512 · 28 May 2017, 03:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Kingface66

Just curious as to what made you reply to this five year-old thread.
You realize the OP hasn't visited this site since 2014.

He just joined the site and eagerly went through and replying to old posts....

Blakerhodes · 28 May 2017, 04:02 AM

Phillip or bob Ridley

Kingface66 · 28 May 2017, 05:24 AM

Am i going loco? The OP posted this FIVE YEARS AGO.

OK, I need a drink.

....probably a double.

R.W.T. · 29 May 2017, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by erikwayne13

The Parachrom Hairspring needs to be adjusted in the Bubble Back. The adjustment itself is a 2 minute deal. Checking said adjustment takes 24 hours at minimum.

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Man...I'd love to see a bubble back with a Parachrom hairspring.

WOW!

I would bet at 20 minutes a day it needs a bit more than a hairspring adjustment...even though it is physically impossible for it to be parachrom unless of course the original purchaser had a time machine...

Of course this thread is 5 years old...the staff on the 45 ladies model comes in 3 varieties...very tough to source. It seems one always has the wrong one.

Bubbleback with a parachrom hairspring.......I wonder if in the future they managed to standardize the part or whether almost every hairspring is still unique to the balance it originally appeared on.

Vlad · 29 May 2017, 01:30 PM

I wonder if Linda is still active on the forum....

Gecko10 · 30 May 2017, 12:10 AM

Unquestionably, the Ridleys. Remarkable folks

http://www.watchmakers.com/

adam78 · 31 May 2017, 01:20 PM

Don't you love zombie threads?

20 October 2012, 11:50 AM	#1
DrLindaPhD "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Linda Location: New York State Watch: Boys Tudor Sub Posts: 1,131	Vintage Rolex Watch Repair Questions I have two watches that need to be repaired. I need some guidance. 1) My 1945 vintage 18k rolex precision that was from occupied Paris during the war fell on the floor and the balance broke. It has been to two different repairmen (supposedly Rolex) and both said they don't "have the parts" so I want to know how I can get this fixed. 2) My bubbleback. My precious 18k rose gold bubbleback oyster is running about 20 minutes fast each day. This just started. What is that? Who can fix this? I never had this problem. This is the one in my avatar. I'm thinking that I have to just accept it runs fast. I don't want to though. I want it to be fixed. HELP. Advice before I go to local vintage rolex watch repairman number 3 ! ! ! Thanks guys !

20 October 2012, 12:35 PM	#2
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Bob Ridley, a member here, is one of the premiere watchmakers in the US. He has the eye of the vintage community, and has done superb work on 2 vintage watches for me including an irreplaceable 1908 pre-Rolex. He's not inexpensive, but you generally get what you pay for. If you want the best: http://www.watchmakers.com/ __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

20 October 2012, 02:51 PM	#3
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,840	Ridley for sure __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

20 October 2012, 03:59 PM	#4
cruvon "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 4,689	You could also try http://rolexforums.com/showthread.ph...atch+repairers and member Rikki here. __________________ Last thing I remember, I was Running outta sight I had to find the passage back,To the place I was before. ’Relax,’ said this Rolex place,We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, But you can never leave!

31 May 2017, 01:20 PM	#20
adam78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,830	Don't you love zombie threads? __________________ Cheers, Adam

22 October 2012, 04:58 AM	#6
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Defiantly bob Ridley. You will defiantly be satisfied with his work.

22 October 2012, 06:41 AM	#7
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,735	Check the list in the thread below: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ed+watchmakers If you are sure about the condition of the "balance," contact a couple of the watchmakers on the list and if they can help out before you mail it out. That will be your best for a reasonable charge...

27 May 2017, 07:15 PM	#11
erikwayne13 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 5	Chances are that it is just the Balance Wheel Staff that needs to be replaced it the 1945 one Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk

28 May 2017, 04:02 AM	#15
Blakerhodes "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Dallas Watch: 1675 gilt chapter Posts: 266	Phillip or bob Ridley

28 May 2017, 05:24 AM	#16
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: Many Posts: 3,462	Am i going loco? The OP posted this FIVE YEARS AGO. OK, I need a drink. ....probably a double.

29 May 2017, 01:30 PM	#18
Vlad "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 813	I wonder if Linda is still active on the forum....

30 May 2017, 12:10 AM	#19
Gecko10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Mexico Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 331	Unquestionably, the Ridleys. Remarkable folks http://www.watchmakers.com/

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