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mycekb · 19 February 2013, 08:03 AM

I just registered to this site as I experienced some "sticker shock" at a local jeweler when I went in for an extimate to repair my 15 y/o Rolex Sky King. The watch has never needed servicing, but recentlyI noticed that the auto wind was not working quite so well as when new. I could wear the watch for a day, but overnight it would stop, whereas when it was new it seemed never to stop (as long as I wore it regularly).

The jeweler quoted me a price to overhaul the watch, and additionally said I would need a new auto axle (rotor axle?).

Can anyone give me an idea what a fair price for the overhaul and auto axle would be. I realize that a quality product will require quality care, but I just want to get some idea as to average repair/overhaul pricing.

Thanks,

Rich2putt · 19 February 2013, 08:09 AM

Full service, anywhere from $400 - $600 plus parts.

Sub4Life · 19 February 2013, 08:55 AM

I'd contact Riki here on the forums

Angrypuppy · 19 February 2013, 08:56 AM

Ive had one full service done. It was in 2010 and cost right at $600 for a SS GMT2. That price included replacing a reverser, whatever that is.

03cobraa · 19 February 2013, 10:40 AM

The guys above are right $550- $600 service from RSC, but an independent might be a little cheaper. There are several good ones on this forum!

77T · 19 February 2013, 11:34 AM

Indie watchmakers are less costly that RSC, but doubt you'd see an overhaul below $400 + broken parts.

kilyung · 19 February 2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sub4Life

I'd contact Riki here on the forums

+1 have Rik look at your "Sky King"

mycekb · 19 February 2013, 11:58 PM

Thank you all for the information. Several of you mentioned using Riki for servicing. I will search this site for a way to contact Riki, but do any of you have the contact information for Riki?

Thanks,

MonBK · 20 February 2013, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

+1 have Rik look at your "Sky King"

mycekb · 20 February 2013, 12:26 AM

I found Rik's contact info and web site for Time Care, and just got off the phone with him. He seems like a decent person and gave me a quote for an overhaul and replacement of the auto axle that was better than the local jeweler I had taken my Sky King to yesterday. I'd be curious to hear of anyone's experience with Rik.

Thanks,

padi56 · 20 February 2013, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycekb

I found Rik's contact info and web site for Time Care, and just got off the phone with him. He seems like a decent person and gave me a quote for an overhaul and replacement of the auto axle that was better than the local jeweler I had taken my Sky King to yesterday. I'd be curious to hear of anyone's experience with Rik.

Thanks,

Well don't know what you mean by a Sky-king, what your watch is will be clearly stated on the dial.And Rikki can be trusted with any genuine Rolex watch he does excellent work.

Thatguy · 20 February 2013, 02:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mycekb

I found Rik's contact info and web site for Time Care, and just got off the phone with him. He seems like a decent person and gave me a quote for an overhaul and replacement of the auto axle that was better than the local jeweler I had taken my Sky King to yesterday. I'd be curious to hear of anyone's experience with Rik.

Thanks,

If you did a search for Rikki there are many, many posts stating their experience with him. You keep saying sky king, you might want to check your dial.

19 February 2013, 08:03 AM	#1
mycekb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3	repair pricing question I just registered to this site as I experienced some "sticker shock" at a local jeweler when I went in for an extimate to repair my 15 y/o Rolex Sky King. The watch has never needed servicing, but recentlyI noticed that the auto wind was not working quite so well as when new. I could wear the watch for a day, but overnight it would stop, whereas when it was new it seemed never to stop (as long as I wore it regularly). The jeweler quoted me a price to overhaul the watch, and additionally said I would need a new auto axle (rotor axle?). Can anyone give me an idea what a fair price for the overhaul and auto axle would be. I realize that a quality product will require quality care, but I just want to get some idea as to average repair/overhaul pricing. Thanks,

19 February 2013, 08:09 AM	#2
Rich2putt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Rich Location: MA Watch: TOG, Exp ll white Posts: 549	Full service, anywhere from $400 - $600 plus parts. __________________ The late, great Jackie Gleason once said, "the greatest waste of money is not spending it".

19 February 2013, 10:40 AM	#5
03cobraa "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Kelly Location: In the Bluegrass Watch: 116610LN Posts: 550	The guys above are right $550- $600 service from RSC, but an independent might be a little cheaper. There are several good ones on this forum! __________________ SubC 116610LN, DJ 16014, GMT16750 pepsi Matte, Explorer II 16570 Polar V, Sea Dweller 16600, Sub 14060 More to come! "Too many watches, too little time"!

19 February 2013, 11:34 AM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Indie watchmakers are less costly that RSC, but doubt you'd see an overhaul below $400 + broken parts. __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

19 February 2013, 08:55 AM	#3
Sub4Life Banned Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alturas, CA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 318	I'd contact Riki here on the forums

19 February 2013, 08:56 AM	#4
Angrypuppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Jason Location: FL390 Posts: 2,376	Ive had one full service done. It was in 2010 and cost right at $600 for a SS GMT2. That price included replacing a reverser, whatever that is.

19 February 2013, 11:58 PM	#8
mycekb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3	Thank you all for the information. Several of you mentioned using Riki for servicing. I will search this site for a way to contact Riki, but do any of you have the contact information for Riki? Thanks,

20 February 2013, 12:26 AM	#10
mycekb "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 3	I found Rik's contact info and web site for Time Care, and just got off the phone with him. He seems like a decent person and gave me a quote for an overhaul and replacement of the auto axle that was better than the local jeweler I had taken my Sky King to yesterday. I'd be curious to hear of anyone's experience with Rik. Thanks,

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