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qualizon · 6 November 2010, 02:04 PM

Hi guys.

I'm new here and I'm looking for a reliable place to verify the genuinity of a rolex in Chicago.

Can someone suggest a place and let me know roughly how much it would take to have a rolex verified?

Thanks

hhh007 · 6 November 2010, 03:30 PM

A few of the CD Peacock stores have an in house Rolex watchmaker including Oakbrook and Northbrook, also many places downtown on 'Jewelers Row' such as Howard Frum, or there's even an Authorized Rolex Repair Center named Sutter's on North Michigan Ave.

Where are you located?

Joey_V · 6 November 2010, 03:37 PM

I would go CDPeacock in Oakbrook.

Look for Gabe.

qualizon · 6 November 2010, 05:01 PM

thank you guys. I work at downtown, so it would be easier to go to a place near by. How much would it cost for them to look at it?

therolexguy · 6 November 2010, 08:46 PM

One of my AD's in Indiana have good things to say about Howard Frum in Chicago. I have not been there but again, have heard good things. Not sure how much he will charge to check it out.

p_mcgee · 6 November 2010, 09:56 PM

I called around to a few places in Chicago for an appraisal last month and the going rate seemd to be around $70. Part of the process is to open up & verify the watch.

Either Howard Frum or New York Jewelers on Wabash can do it. Thanks to whomever mentioned Sutters service center...I didn't know about them.

Submarino · 7 November 2010, 02:15 AM

You can go to Fine Swiss Watch Repair on 55 E Washington Street. Their phone number is (312)658-0602. The owner is a Rolex Certified Watchmaker, nice guy and he'll open the watch for you for free.

qualizon · 7 November 2010, 04:58 PM

thank you for all the advices

when having the jeweler open the watch, will they pressure test the watch when they close it?

unclesallie · 7 November 2010, 11:03 PM

yes, but they definitely charge for pressure testing. what model rolex?

qualizon · 7 November 2010, 11:38 PM

Submariner

qualizon · 8 November 2010, 12:07 AM

if they charge for checking if the watch is genuine, then that should include the pressure test, right?

Submarino · 8 November 2010, 12:15 AM

That is correct!

6 November 2010, 02:04 PM	#1
qualizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hammond Location: Chicago Watch: SubLV,P312,SpeedyP Posts: 156	Place to verify a rolex watch in chicago Hi guys. I'm new here and I'm looking for a reliable place to verify the genuinity of a rolex in Chicago. Can someone suggest a place and let me know roughly how much it would take to have a rolex verified? Thanks

6 November 2010, 03:30 PM	#2
hhh007 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Howard Location: Midwest Watch: 18078 Posts: 604	A few of the CD Peacock stores have an in house Rolex watchmaker including Oakbrook and Northbrook, also many places downtown on 'Jewelers Row' such as Howard Frum, or there's even an Authorized Rolex Repair Center named Sutter's on North Michigan Ave. Where are you located? __________________ Day-Date Bark Finish 18078, TT Datejust Turn-O-Graph Oysterquartz 17013 Explorer I 114270

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Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	I would go CDPeacock in Oakbrook. Look for Gabe. __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

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Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	You can go to Fine Swiss Watch Repair on 55 E Washington Street. Their phone number is (312)658-0602. The owner is a Rolex Certified Watchmaker, nice guy and he'll open the watch for you for free. __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

8 November 2010, 12:15 AM	#12
Submarino "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Mr. H Location: Dallas Watch: them for me! Posts: 7,180	That is correct! __________________ WATCHES ARE THE NEW CURRENCY!/ MEMBER 27491/OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED OLD TIMER /AP OWNERS CLUB MEMBER Instagram @watchcollectinglifestyle

6 November 2010, 05:01 PM	#4
qualizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hammond Location: Chicago Watch: SubLV,P312,SpeedyP Posts: 156	thank you guys. I work at downtown, so it would be easier to go to a place near by. How much would it cost for them to look at it?

6 November 2010, 08:46 PM	#5
therolexguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Todd Location: US Posts: 3,528	One of my AD's in Indiana have good things to say about Howard Frum in Chicago. I have not been there but again, have heard good things. Not sure how much he will charge to check it out.

6 November 2010, 09:56 PM	#6
p_mcgee "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,150	I called around to a few places in Chicago for an appraisal last month and the going rate seemd to be around $70. Part of the process is to open up & verify the watch. Either Howard Frum or New York Jewelers on Wabash can do it. Thanks to whomever mentioned Sutters service center...I didn't know about them.

7 November 2010, 04:58 PM	#8
qualizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hammond Location: Chicago Watch: SubLV,P312,SpeedyP Posts: 156	thank you for all the advices when having the jeweler open the watch, will they pressure test the watch when they close it?

7 November 2010, 11:03 PM	#9
unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	yes, but they definitely charge for pressure testing. what model rolex?

7 November 2010, 11:38 PM	#10
qualizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hammond Location: Chicago Watch: SubLV,P312,SpeedyP Posts: 156	Submariner

8 November 2010, 12:07 AM	#11
qualizon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Hammond Location: Chicago Watch: SubLV,P312,SpeedyP Posts: 156	if they charge for checking if the watch is genuine, then that should include the pressure test, right?

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