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watch watcher · 28 February 2013, 04:19 AM

I was quoted a "full service" for a 1986 DJ at $220. He said people come from "all over" to save vs. RSC. I got a bad vibe from him (after asking a few questions, his demeanor and the general condition of the shop), and left.

So how much is a routine service at an indy? Might be easier to just go through RSC rather than deal with this nonsense.

kilyung · 28 February 2013, 04:21 AM

Send it to Ridley or Rikki. They'll shoot you it straight. Then decide if you want them or RSC.

Mystro · 28 February 2013, 04:22 AM

X2...Rikki will do a better job than Rolex will.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

send it to ridley or rikki. They'll shoot you it straight. Then decide if you want them or rsc.

Armyguy03 · 28 February 2013, 04:30 AM

x3 Rikki! He is the MAN!

JPersat · 28 February 2013, 04:52 AM

Ridley, Rikki, or Dalton. Dalton services my GMT and was extremely reasonable, and very accurate as far as regulation. My GMT is running +/- 0.

EricG75 · 28 February 2013, 04:52 AM

x4 Rik

watch watcher · 28 February 2013, 05:08 AM

Um...well there's one big problem: it's got an a/m dial so the TRF indys won't touch it (per another thread).

vintagewaferthin · 28 February 2013, 05:08 AM

Id say Bob Ridley. He will do a much better job than a RSC will do.

newbieincali · 28 February 2013, 05:15 AM

Well RSC wont touch it either unless you want to restore it. Rsc costs ~ 600

MonBK · 28 February 2013, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watch watcher

Um...well there's one big problem: it's got an a/m dial so the TRF indys won't touch it (per another thread).

Send it to Alfred.

Adam. · 28 February 2013, 05:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watch watcher

I was quoted a "full service" for a 1986 DJ at $220. He said people come from "all over" to save vs. RSC. I got a bad vibe from him (after asking a few questions, his demeanor and the general condition of the shop), and left.

So how much is a routine service at an indy? Might be easier to just go through RSC rather than deal with this nonsense.

I was quoted $1000 by CD Peacock (RSC) to service my YM.

77T · 28 February 2013, 06:03 AM

Good certified watchmakers who do the full service usually start at $400 and up. SO that guy may have been quoting a clean and oil with no replacements. Then he might hit you with additional charges for "worn out" parts like tube, crown, etc. And those might be at some inflated value...

When the hair on the back of your neck stands up, then time to look elsewhere...

Kingair · 28 February 2013, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MonBK

Send it to Alfred.

Einstein . . . ?

HAGOne

Tools · 28 February 2013, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watch watcher

Um...well there's one big problem: it's got an a/m dial so the TRF indys won't touch it (per another thread).

There are some excellent and well respected shops in the USA..

I recommend you give some a call .. Nesbit's Fine Watch Service in Seattle comes to mind.. They are an Omega Service Center, but also service Rolex and other high end brands..

Like buying a seller, you should also buy a proper shop. Some will low-ball the service but only partially disassemble and only sonic clean the assemblies before putting it back together without replacing any of the worn parts - and there are always worn parts...

TommyT53 · 28 February 2013, 08:01 AM

I've always had good luck with Jesse Hueg in Albany, NY.

Www.jhfinewatches.com

jctrolex · 28 February 2013, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

Einstein . . . ?

HAGOne

Yea, Albert's cousin

mrbill2mrbill2 · 28 February 2013, 09:50 AM

Rikki - first choice.

Bob Ridley - For vintage requiring extensive work or any with huge gouges.

Just my opinion.

ViperB · 2 March 2013, 12:24 AM

I'm taking my gold Submariner to Rikki this Monday. His work is awesome and also a great guy.

shafran · 3 March 2013, 11:27 PM

Who is Rikki? Company name or address?
thanks
Jacob

HL65 · 3 March 2013, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shafran

Who is Rikki? Company name or address?
thanks
Jacob

Time Care Inc in Forida. He does great work and is a great guy and very fair!

mjclark32 · 3 March 2013, 11:43 PM

Another vote for Rikki

DrLindaPhD · 4 March 2013, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TommyT53

I've always had good luck with Jesse Hueg in Albany, NY.

Www.jhfinewatches.com

Hey, I'm from the Albany, NY area and never knew about this guy??? I always use Richard at Harold Finkle on Central Ave. I'll have to check this guy out but the watchmaster at Harold Finkle will ONLY use Rolex parts when repairing a Rolex and I found that all of the other watchmasters would repair for less but would not use Rolex parts. I want all authentic parts.

Thanks for the heads up.

Time2time · 4 March 2013, 02:30 AM

Too cheap + Bad vibe = Swerve!

28 February 2013, 04:19 AM	#1
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	Full service. $220. I was quoted a "full service" for a 1986 DJ at $220. He said people come from "all over" to save vs. RSC. I got a bad vibe from him (after asking a few questions, his demeanor and the general condition of the shop), and left. So how much is a routine service at an indy? Might be easier to just go through RSC rather than deal with this nonsense.

28 February 2013, 04:30 AM	#4
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	x3 Rikki! He is the MAN! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

28 February 2013, 06:03 AM	#12
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	Good certified watchmakers who do the full service usually start at $400 and up. SO that guy may have been quoting a clean and oil with no replacements. Then he might hit you with additional charges for "worn out" parts like tube, crown, etc. And those might be at some inflated value... When the hair on the back of your neck stands up, then time to look elsewhere... __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 February 2013, 09:50 AM	#17
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Rikki - first choice. Bob Ridley - For vintage requiring extensive work or any with huge gouges. Just my opinion. __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

3 March 2013, 11:27 PM	#19
shafran "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: woodmere,ny Posts: 582	Rikki? Who is Rikki? Company name or address? thanks Jacob

28 February 2013, 04:21 AM	#2
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Send it to Ridley or Rikki. They'll shoot you it straight. Then decide if you want them or RSC.

28 February 2013, 04:52 AM	#5
JPersat "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Jarrett Location: San Antonio TX Watch: ing everybody Posts: 1,515	Ridley, Rikki, or Dalton. Dalton services my GMT and was extremely reasonable, and very accurate as far as regulation. My GMT is running +/- 0.

28 February 2013, 04:52 AM	#6
EricG75 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Palm Harbor, FL Watch: Sub Posts: 92	x4 Rik

28 February 2013, 05:08 AM	#7
watch watcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ME Watch: Vintages Posts: 565	Um...well there's one big problem: it's got an a/m dial so the TRF indys won't touch it (per another thread).

28 February 2013, 05:08 AM	#8
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,620	Id say Bob Ridley. He will do a much better job than a RSC will do.

28 February 2013, 05:15 AM	#9
newbieincali Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 411	Well RSC wont touch it either unless you want to restore it. Rsc costs ~ 600

28 February 2013, 08:01 AM	#15
TommyT53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester/Vero Watch: Your back Posts: 453	I've always had good luck with Jesse Hueg in Albany, NY. Www.jhfinewatches.com

2 March 2013, 12:24 AM	#18
ViperB 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sunrise,FL Posts: 6,562	I'm taking my gold Submariner to Rikki this Monday. His work is awesome and also a great guy.

3 March 2013, 11:43 PM	#21
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Another vote for Rikki __________________

4 March 2013, 02:30 AM	#23
Time2time Banned Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: U.K Watch: Milgauss GV, Sub-C Posts: 2,178	Too cheap + Bad vibe = Swerve!

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