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Porsche · 19 December 2008, 12:36 PM

Hi guys,

I have just found out a watchmaker my father-in-law gets on very well with is closing down after 50 years in the same shop - in a small suburban shopping centre. He is emptying out everythng and has offered my father-inlaw whatever he wants!

He has been repairing Rolex's and other high-end brands for years (the shop is in one of the most expensive areas of Sydney).

What should I ask for??? Spare parts? Tools? Any ideas?

I don't want to seem greedy, just choosey

redshirt1957 · 19 December 2008, 12:43 PM

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acollins10 · 19 December 2008, 12:49 PM

Can't go wrong with some tools, or whatever you think you could use. That's too bad he is closing down.

East Bay Rider · 19 December 2008, 12:53 PM

Ask him what he wants to give to you.

marshallr47 · 19 December 2008, 02:15 PM

I would have a field day with that. Tools, tools, tools. If your interested in learning watch repair of just to dabble then get the tools that you would need to do that. TZ has a watch class that I have taken. It's pretty cool. Good luck and keep us posted.

ArizonaHD · 19 December 2008, 02:36 PM

Tools, sonic watch cleaner, Chrono timer and any assorted Rolex Parts

SLS · 19 December 2008, 02:49 PM

dials, hands, crystals, bezel inserts plus any tools he wants to get rid of....I'd offer to take take everything to the dump for him!
~Scott

Lol-x · 19 December 2008, 03:01 PM

Any tools and any spare parts are going to be worth money, no doubt about that

Vintage parts are especially valuable, and particularly those of vintage Rolex sports watches.

Solo118 · 19 December 2008, 03:07 PM

Anything with a damn crown on it!

velomane · 20 December 2008, 10:28 AM

If you've got space for it, try getting his bench and light(s)?

Welshwatchman · 20 December 2008, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

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I shudder to think what was originally posted.

buz-lh · 20 December 2008, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

I shudder to think what was originally posted.

I was just thinking the same thing.

Welshwatchman · 20 December 2008, 10:47 AM

Imagine a draw full of vintage sports dials. £250,000 worth stuffed in a tatty envelope.

JJ Irani · 20 December 2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by buz-lh

I was just thinking the same thing.

x3!!

19 December 2008, 12:36 PM	#1
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19 December 2008, 12:53 PM	#4
East Bay Rider "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Bill Location: East Bay RI Watch: GMT-II 16710LN Posts: 12,073	Ask him what he wants to give to you. __________________ I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46

19 December 2008, 02:15 PM	#5
marshallr47 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Real Name: Ron Location: Alabama Watch: Daytona,TT Sub,GMT Posts: 4,673	I would have a field day with that. Tools, tools, tools. If your interested in learning watch repair of just to dabble then get the tools that you would need to do that. TZ has a watch class that I have taken. It's pretty cool. Good luck and keep us posted. __________________ Ron

19 December 2008, 02:49 PM	#7
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	dials, hands, crystals, bezel inserts plus any tools he wants to get rid of....I'd offer to take take everything to the dump for him! ~Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

19 December 2008, 03:01 PM	#8
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	Any tools and any spare parts are going to be worth money, no doubt about that Vintage parts are especially valuable, and particularly those of vintage Rolex sports watches. __________________ *Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.* ~Abraham Lincoln Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy ROLEXploitation - yeah I'm a victim

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19 December 2008, 12:49 PM	#3
acollins10 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Wil Location: USA Watch: Explorer II Posts: 84	Can't go wrong with some tools, or whatever you think you could use. That's too bad he is closing down.

19 December 2008, 02:36 PM	#6
ArizonaHD "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: USA Posts: 472	Tools, sonic watch cleaner, Chrono timer and any assorted Rolex Parts

19 December 2008, 03:07 PM	#9
Solo118 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: Daytona Posts: 6,091	Anything with a damn crown on it!

20 December 2008, 10:28 AM	#10
velomane "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Mike Location: Winnipeg Watch: GMT Master II Posts: 74	If you've got space for it, try getting his bench and light(s)?

20 December 2008, 10:47 AM	#13
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	Imagine a draw full of vintage sports dials. £250,000 worth stuffed in a tatty envelope. __________________ ..33

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