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crown1081 · 12 October 2015, 03:04 PM

Do any of you guys have any recommendations for a good reliable watchmaker in the Chicagoland area? I have an old 1601 that might need some service. It's running about 10 minutes fast a day. Thanks in advance fellas!

Hairdude1 · 12 October 2015, 03:09 PM

Hey there fellow Chicagoan, the only guys I know of are Howard frum downtown in the Jewelers building. I would look at sending to ABC in Cali or even RSC in either NYC or dallas. Hope that helps. Go Cubs!

crown1081 · 12 October 2015, 03:15 PM

Hey there! Thanks for the recommendation. I've been out to Howard Frum a few times in the jeweler's building. They are a good group of guys out there. They don't do their own service. I'd prefer not to have to send it out via mail since it is a sentimental piece. Go Cubs!

Jim Smyth · 12 October 2015, 09:29 PM

http://www.watchcollectinglifestyle....ing-timepieces

TK-710 · 12 October 2015, 10:55 PM

I have nothing to add other than GO CUBS!

azguy · 12 October 2015, 11:32 PM

Rolex Authorized Service in Chicago

30 N Michigan Ave
Ste 601
Chicago, IL 60602

Le Chef · 13 October 2015, 01:14 AM

You could also try MJ Watch Services who I've seen work on serious complications. Alex and Alex who run this place have been fixing high end watches for along time. 2200 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 729-7400. Just ask them for a quote before they start working on the watch.

tomchicago · 13 October 2015, 06:25 AM

I would NOT trust it with anyone in Chicago except for
Rolex Authorized Service in Chicago (formerly called "Sutter's")
30 N Michigan Ave
Ste 601
Chicago, IL 60602.

They do better work than RSC in many cases, because you get a very experienced watchmaker and not some rookie that you can draw from an RSC. But, they can be a bit bitchy. They can do that because they're good. It's worth playing along with them though.

Nonauthorized places will put non-Rolex parts in your watch and generally mishandle it.

Hairdude1 · 13 October 2015, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomchicago

I would NOT trust it with anyone in Chicago except for
Rolex Authorized Service in Chicago (formerly called "Sutter's")
30 N Michigan Ave
Ste 601
Chicago, IL 60602.

They do better work than RSC in many cases, because you get a very experienced watchmaker and not some rookie that you can draw from an RSC. But, they can be a bit bitchy. They can do that because they're good. It's worth playing along with them though.

Nonauthorized places will put non-Rolex parts in your watch and generally mishandle it.

Never knew of this place, thanks!!!

Spoonage · 13 October 2015, 10:19 AM

Also from Chicago. I just got my 79090 back from ABC WatchWerks in LA. Nothing but praise for them. I recommend them highly.

TIMUR · 13 October 2015, 10:52 AM

If you are close to Arlington heights, persin & robbin are great

12 October 2015, 03:04 PM	#1
crown1081 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Chicago Posts: 38	Watchmakers in Chicago Do any of you guys have any recommendations for a good reliable watchmaker in the Chicagoland area? I have an old 1601 that might need some service. It's running about 10 minutes fast a day. Thanks in advance fellas!

12 October 2015, 03:09 PM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Hey there fellow Chicagoan, the only guys I know of are Howard frum downtown in the Jewelers building. I would look at sending to ABC in Cali or even RSC in either NYC or dallas. Hope that helps. Go Cubs! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

12 October 2015, 03:15 PM	#3
crown1081 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: Kevin Location: Chicago Posts: 38	Hey there! Thanks for the recommendation. I've been out to Howard Frum a few times in the jeweler's building. They are a good group of guys out there. They don't do their own service. I'd prefer not to have to send it out via mail since it is a sentimental piece. Go Cubs!

12 October 2015, 09:29 PM	#4
Jim Smyth Banned Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Jim Smyth Location: Florida Watch: DD Posts: 1,842	http://www.watchcollectinglifestyle....ing-timepieces

12 October 2015, 10:55 PM	#5
TK-710 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Upstate Watch: 116600 Posts: 2,156	I have nothing to add other than GO CUBS!

12 October 2015, 11:32 PM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Rolex Authorized Service in Chicago 30 N Michigan Ave Ste 601 Chicago, IL 60602

13 October 2015, 01:14 AM	#7
Le Chef "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,005	You could also try MJ Watch Services who I've seen work on serious complications. Alex and Alex who run this place have been fixing high end watches for along time. 2200 Waukegan Rd, Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 729-7400. Just ask them for a quote before they start working on the watch.

13 October 2015, 06:25 AM	#8
tomchicago Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Watch: 16710BLRO, 214270. Posts: 2,717	I would NOT trust it with anyone in Chicago except for Rolex Authorized Service in Chicago (formerly called "Sutter's") 30 N Michigan Ave Ste 601 Chicago, IL 60602. They do better work than RSC in many cases, because you get a very experienced watchmaker and not some rookie that you can draw from an RSC. But, they can be a bit bitchy. They can do that because they're good. It's worth playing along with them though. Nonauthorized places will put non-Rolex parts in your watch and generally mishandle it.

13 October 2015, 10:19 AM	#10
Spoonage 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: California Posts: 3,133	Also from Chicago. I just got my 79090 back from ABC WatchWerks in LA. Nothing but praise for them. I recommend them highly.

13 October 2015, 10:52 AM	#11
TIMUR Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Chicago Posts: 28	If you are close to Arlington heights, persin & robbin are great

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