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chiggafied · 26 May 2011, 05:45 AM

I'm looking to get my vintage Rolex reference 1500 serviced and I stumbled upon this business called "Antique Time". Their website is www.horologist.com

I emailed them and they quoted me for $285 for a basic servicing. Has anyone ever dealt with them before? If not are there any other reputable watchmakers that specialize in Rolex servicing?

I emailed a gent that was recommended named Bob Ridley but he has not gotten back to me yet.

Sorry if this is the wrong area to post, I'm new to this forum

Piazza · 27 May 2011, 01:23 AM

Hi! I'm in Mr. Ridley's office, and would be happy to set up a time for you to speak with him. Please email me at
[email protected]
Best of luck to you!

chiggafied · 27 May 2011, 01:25 AM

Thanks!

Goose · 30 November 2011, 08:59 AM

Stumbled upon the site mentioned by the OP when I was internalizing acrylic vs. sapphire for my 16013.

I would be interested in any comments about that vendor as a Rolex service provider.

Thank you in advance for your replies...
Goose.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 30 November 2011, 09:15 AM

For a vintage you would be a fool to go with anybody but Bob Ridley!!

The results posted here on TRF are truely amazing. The GMT that Bob lazer welded was unbelievable!

Perdu · 30 November 2011, 10:39 AM

Yeap, he's Mr. Vintage.

cajunron · 30 November 2011, 10:52 AM

I agree with the others. While I have not personally had any of my watches serviced by Mr. Ridley, I have heard nothing but great things about his services. He is definitely in my Rolodex!

azguy · 30 November 2011, 02:06 PM

He can't be the only guy in the whole United States that can handle stuff like that. The OP just wanted to know if anyone new anything about the vendor he listed

Goose · 18 January 2012, 02:34 PM

Being that no one has posted good, or bad, about Antique Time (http://www.horologist.com/) steers me clear.
But, I bump as one last call for reference.

Thanks all and, perhaps at least a week late, best wishes for a great 2012.

Goose · 19 January 2012, 04:36 AM

Google is my friend...

BBB Rating: "F"

http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-r...rd-or-27030398

Kind of a bummer as it reflects four disputes but doesn't indicate success stories. What if, for example, eBay only listed negative feedback?
But, alas, this is all I got to reflect upon.

26 May 2011, 05:45 AM	#1
chiggafied "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 2	Anyone ever dealt with Antique Time (www.horologist.com) ? I'm looking to get my vintage Rolex reference 1500 serviced and I stumbled upon this business called "Antique Time". Their website is www.horologist.com I emailed them and they quoted me for $285 for a basic servicing. Has anyone ever dealt with them before? If not are there any other reputable watchmakers that specialize in Rolex servicing? I emailed a gent that was recommended named Bob Ridley but he has not gotten back to me yet. Sorry if this is the wrong area to post, I'm new to this forum

30 November 2011, 09:15 AM	#5
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	For a vintage you would be a fool to go with anybody but Bob Ridley!! The results posted here on TRF are truely amazing. The GMT that Bob lazer welded was unbelievable! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

30 November 2011, 10:39 AM	#6
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	Yeap, he's Mr. Vintage. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

27 May 2011, 01:23 AM	#2
Piazza Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Barbara Piazza Location: Euless, TX Posts: 23	Hi! I'm in Mr. Ridley's office, and would be happy to set up a time for you to speak with him. Please email me at [email protected] Best of luck to you!

27 May 2011, 01:25 AM	#3
chiggafied "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: United States Posts: 2	Thanks!

30 November 2011, 08:59 AM	#4
Goose Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Marvin. Location: A Town w/o Pity Watch: GMT & Speedmaster Posts: 391	Stumbled upon the site mentioned by the OP when I was internalizing acrylic vs. sapphire for my 16013. I would be interested in any comments about that vendor as a Rolex service provider. Thank you in advance for your replies... Goose.

30 November 2011, 10:52 AM	#7
cajunron 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Ronnie Location: Southeastern USA Watch: Omega Seamaster PO Posts: 3,872	I agree with the others. While I have not personally had any of my watches serviced by Mr. Ridley, I have heard nothing but great things about his services. He is definitely in my Rolodex!

30 November 2011, 02:06 PM	#8
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	He can't be the only guy in the whole United States that can handle stuff like that. The OP just wanted to know if anyone new anything about the vendor he listed

18 January 2012, 02:34 PM	#9
Goose Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Marvin. Location: A Town w/o Pity Watch: GMT & Speedmaster Posts: 391	Being that no one has posted good, or bad, about Antique Time (http://www.horologist.com/) steers me clear. But, I bump as one last call for reference. Thanks all and, perhaps at least a week late, best wishes for a great 2012.

19 January 2012, 04:36 AM	#10
Goose Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Marvin. Location: A Town w/o Pity Watch: GMT & Speedmaster Posts: 391	Google is my friend... BBB Rating: "F" http://www.bbb.org/oregon/business-r...rd-or-27030398 Kind of a bummer as it reflects four disputes but doesn't indicate success stories. What if, for example, eBay only listed negative feedback? But, alas, this is all I got to reflect upon.

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