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etsubmariner · 21 March 2017, 04:52 AM

Hi everyone,
I have a 14060 submariner 1996 T serial, I need a service and a new authentic sapphire crystal. Do you think Rikki from www.timecareinc.com is very reliable? I hear from him a lot here in the forum. Does anyone know if he carries genuine crystals since mine needs to be replaced? I also want to keep my original hands since its a tritium dial and hands and want to keep it original.

RSC in Dallas quoted me $2,080 for service and worn out parts replacement since they consider it a vintage watch, and to service vintage watches costs $2,080 to start with, and $135 to replace crystal. this is too much money for me, I will avoid RSC in Dallas for now. Please give me some advice. Thanks for all the help .

Oyster99 · 21 March 2017, 04:54 AM

sheeesh! that quotation is HIGH.
I thought 600 for a 88 DateJust was alot but i guess not.
Goodluck in searching for the optimal price/quality option.

etsubmariner · 21 March 2017, 05:15 AM

88 Datejust , thats a good looking watch.

Mystro · 21 March 2017, 05:28 AM

Rikki only carries OEM Rolex parts and he is highly recommended. I have used him and will only use him for all my watches. He also regulates a movement to the highest level of accuracy.

hoppes-no9 · 21 March 2017, 05:33 AM

Used Rik once for an SD repair, and was 100% satisfied with the communication, cost, and quality.

Chewbacca · 21 March 2017, 05:34 AM

send it to rikki or vanessa.

swils8610 · 21 March 2017, 05:36 AM

Rikki and Vanessa are highly recommended. I would avoid using Kent!!

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Rolex addict · 21 March 2017, 05:39 AM

There have been a few horror stories about original parts from vintage watches being replaced or damaged by RSC. Check around. That quote from Dallas does seem very high.

Wooddog44 · 21 March 2017, 05:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystro

Rikki only carries OEM Rolex parts and he is highly recommended. I have used him and will only use him for all my watches. He also regulates a movement to the highest level of accuracy.

Rik serviced my Sub last summer and I was remarkably pleased!

Price was fair (compared to RSC or local watchmakers), turnaround time was really good, 4 wks almost to the day, and it came back looking great and running at +.25 sec/day.

Will send him my DJ for same this coming summer...

Tools · 21 March 2017, 05:54 AM

I don't know where you went at Dallas RSC, but a 1996 isn't even close to "vintage" and it's hard to imagine that an RSC would think so either.

I'm pretty sure that they have 20 year old watches coming in every day and don't start their charges at 2,000 bucks.

rolexFL · 21 March 2017, 06:41 AM

Rikki has always been good to me. Price is right and you can't beat the turn around time.

Ben.McDonald7 · 21 March 2017, 06:49 AM

I can't vouch for Rikki but Bob and Philip Ridley at Watchmakers international did a good job on my 1987 Rolex 16013 Datejust. Full service, new crown stem and plastic glass with a light polish came to a little over $800. They did what I asked and the watch came back running around +2 to -2 per day depending on how I rest it at night so I can pretty much keep it at 0. Total time was 4 weeks.

MickCollins1916 · 21 March 2017, 07:29 AM

I've sent a few watches to Rik and he's been a joy to work with in my experience. Good guy, excellent work, fair prices.

Cerachrom12 · 21 March 2017, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolexFL

Rikki has always been good to me. Price is right and you can't beat the turn around time.

Used him twice with awesome results. He only uses genuine Rolex parts. A basic service usually runs $500, and if you need a crystal I would add another 130-150 or so.
I highly recommend him.

Lordofrolex · 21 March 2017, 08:17 AM

I also would recommend ABC watchwerks, in Los Angeles

fishingbear · 21 March 2017, 09:03 AM

I had my wife's Datejust serviced by Rikki last year and he did a great job.

DJRikki · 21 March 2017, 10:01 AM

Its so weird seeing my name pop up here. I thought my spelling was fairly unique as well :)

21 March 2017, 04:52 AM	#1
etsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Eric Location: Donna, Texas Watch: 14060 Submariner Posts: 125	Who do you recommend for Service? Rikki? Hi everyone, I have a 14060 submariner 1996 T serial, I need a service and a new authentic sapphire crystal. Do you think Rikki from www.timecareinc.com is very reliable? I hear from him a lot here in the forum. Does anyone know if he carries genuine crystals since mine needs to be replaced? I also want to keep my original hands since its a tritium dial and hands and want to keep it original. RSC in Dallas quoted me $2,080 for service and worn out parts replacement since they consider it a vintage watch, and to service vintage watches costs $2,080 to start with, and $135 to replace crystal. this is too much money for me, I will avoid RSC in Dallas for now. Please give me some advice. Thanks for all the help .

21 March 2017, 04:54 AM	#2
Oyster99 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Kris Location: Holland Watch: me go Posts: 730	sheeesh! that quotation is HIGH. I thought 600 for a 88 DateJust was alot but i guess not. Goodluck in searching for the optimal price/quality option. __________________ Instagram watchpage: k99app, feel free to follow me ;) 17014 - oysterquartz Corniche Mistral40 Regards.

21 March 2017, 05:28 AM	#4
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,509	Rikki only carries OEM Rolex parts and he is highly recommended. I have used him and will only use him for all my watches. He also regulates a movement to the highest level of accuracy. __________________

21 March 2017, 05:54 AM	#10
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	I don't know where you went at Dallas RSC, but a 1996 isn't even close to "vintage" and it's hard to imagine that an RSC would think so either. I'm pretty sure that they have 20 year old watches coming in every day and don't start their charges at 2,000 bucks. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

21 March 2017, 08:17 AM	#15
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I also would recommend ABC watchwerks, in Los Angeles __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

21 March 2017, 05:15 AM	#3
etsubmariner "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Eric Location: Donna, Texas Watch: 14060 Submariner Posts: 125	88 Datejust , thats a good looking watch.

21 March 2017, 05:33 AM	#5
hoppes-no9 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: DC Metro Posts: 327	Used Rik once for an SD repair, and was 100% satisfied with the communication, cost, and quality.

21 March 2017, 05:34 AM	#6
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	send it to rikki or vanessa.

21 March 2017, 05:36 AM	#7
swils8610 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Real Name: shannon Location: usa Posts: 9,210	Rikki and Vanessa are highly recommended. I would avoid using Kent!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

21 March 2017, 05:39 AM	#8
Rolex addict Banned Join Date: Oct 2014 Real Name: The Enabler Location: South Cackalacky Watch: me crash my bike Posts: 5,564	There have been a few horror stories about original parts from vintage watches being replaced or damaged by RSC. Check around. That quote from Dallas does seem very high.

21 March 2017, 06:41 AM	#11
rolexFL "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: FL Posts: 32	Rikki has always been good to me. Price is right and you can't beat the turn around time.

21 March 2017, 06:49 AM	#12
Ben.McDonald7 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Arizona Watch: Rolex 116500LN Posts: 823	I can't vouch for Rikki but Bob and Philip Ridley at Watchmakers international did a good job on my 1987 Rolex 16013 Datejust. Full service, new crown stem and plastic glass with a light polish came to a little over $800. They did what I asked and the watch came back running around +2 to -2 per day depending on how I rest it at night so I can pretty much keep it at 0. Total time was 4 weeks.

21 March 2017, 07:29 AM	#13
MickCollins1916 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Bill Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 116600 SD4K Posts: 3,282	I've sent a few watches to Rik and he's been a joy to work with in my experience. Good guy, excellent work, fair prices.

21 March 2017, 09:03 AM	#16
fishingbear 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: George Location: Alabama Watch: GMTsSubLVEx2SDDayt Posts: 4,548	I had my wife's Datejust serviced by Rikki last year and he did a great job.

21 March 2017, 10:01 AM	#17
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	Its so weird seeing my name pop up here. I thought my spelling was fairly unique as well :)

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