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4_real2008 · 11 February 2009, 11:51 AM

Hi All,

First post ever, just need a confirmation from you all especially those who resides in melbourne. I rang RSC in collins street and asked if i could get my watch polished and was advised that they do not provide polish only service, the watch must also be serviced (cost would be minimum of AUD 500.00). Can anyone help me with info on any good jeweller around melbourne that do really good polishing, and how much it would cost. (my watch is TT daytona D series might be usefull to determine the cost of polishing)

Thank you all

Gedanken · 11 February 2009, 12:03 PM

Welcome aboard!

There's a guy called Radford in the city who seems to have a rep for polishing work. Steve (Lol-x) knows more and would probably be able to help you out.

Lol-x · 11 February 2009, 12:43 PM

That's right there is a guy called Radford who works in Antiquorum in the arcade off Elizabeth St (between Collins and Little Collins Streets).
He has quite a reputation for good polishing and most shops even send their watch to him for polishing. Expect to pay up to $150.

mcoccia · 11 February 2009, 07:00 PM

I had my Tudor serviced by Philip Gore at Ferntree Gully watch and clock.

He chose to have Rolex install a case kit but had another fellow do the polishing since he believed that this guy did a better job than Rolex.

No compliants with the service, quality or price.

Chris in Melbourne · 11 February 2009, 08:04 PM

Radford is an absolute specialist at returning a Rolex to it's factory like finish.

It's amazing what he can do.

You'll find Radford in the Block Arcade off Collins/Elizabeth Street.

Kind regards

Chris in Melbourne

Gedanken · 11 February 2009, 08:04 PM

Michael, I believe Radford does the polishing for Phil. I've got absolutely no complaints about Phil's work. One odd thing is that he doesn't have a timing machine in his workshop.

4_real2008 · 11 February 2009, 08:11 PM

Hi Hi,

Thank you for this very usefull info. I think i'll give Radford a visit soon. Do i need to ask specifically for him or just drop my watch with anyone in the store (Antiquorum)

mcoccia · 11 February 2009, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gedanken

Michael, I believe Radford does the polishing for Phil. I've got absolutely no complaints about Phil's work. One odd thing is that he doesn't have a timing machine in his workshop.

Thanks for that and thanks again because I'm pretty sure that I found Phil through a reference on one of your old posts.

I wasn't aware and am not too concerned about the timing issue since the Tudor was gaining minutes per day following years of neglect. Also Phil prefers to work on the older watches and I get the impression that he likes the old fashioned ways.

Gedanken · 12 February 2009, 12:38 AM

My pleasure, Michael. Phil's seriously old school - I do love his solemn-as-a-judge manner.

4_real, I expect that dropping it off at Antiquorum would be OK, but check with Steve or Chris about that.

Rob_b · 12 February 2009, 07:46 AM

Hi and welcome to TRF 4_real2008

Don't forget the before and after pics

Rob

11 February 2009, 11:51 AM	#1
4_real2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 59	RSC Collins Street in Melbourne, Australia Hi All, First post ever, just need a confirmation from you all especially those who resides in melbourne. I rang RSC in collins street and asked if i could get my watch polished and was advised that they do not provide polish only service, the watch must also be serviced (cost would be minimum of AUD 500.00). Can anyone help me with info on any good jeweller around melbourne that do really good polishing, and how much it would cost. (my watch is TT daytona D series might be usefull to determine the cost of polishing) Thank you all

11 February 2009, 12:03 PM	#2
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	Welcome aboard! There's a guy called Radford in the city who seems to have a rep for polishing work. Steve (Lol-x) knows more and would probably be able to help you out. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

11 February 2009, 12:43 PM	#3
Lol-x Facilitator Join Date: Nov 2005 Real Name: Steve Location: Omnipresent Posts: 33,587	That's right there is a guy called Radford who works in Antiquorum in the arcade off Elizabeth St (between Collins and Little Collins Streets). He has quite a reputation for good polishing and most shops even send their watch to him for polishing. Expect to pay up to $150. __________________ *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

11 February 2009, 07:00 PM	#4
mcoccia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 216	I had my Tudor serviced by Philip Gore at Ferntree Gully watch and clock. He chose to have Rolex install a case kit but had another fellow do the polishing since he believed that this guy did a better job than Rolex. No compliants with the service, quality or price. Attached Images

11 February 2009, 08:04 PM	#5
Chris in Melbourne "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, AU Posts: 213	Yeap, Radford Patel is the man! Radford is an absolute specialist at returning a Rolex to it's factory like finish. It's amazing what he can do. You'll find Radford in the Block Arcade off Collins/Elizabeth Street. Kind regards Chris in Melbourne

11 February 2009, 08:11 PM	#7
4_real2008 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: melbourne Posts: 59	Hi Hi, Thank you for this very usefull info. I think i'll give Radford a visit soon. Do i need to ask specifically for him or just drop my watch with anyone in the store (Antiquorum)

12 February 2009, 12:38 AM	#9
Gedanken "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Sir Location: Melbourne Watch: F-series SD Posts: 8,589	My pleasure, Michael. Phil's seriously old school - I do love his solemn-as-a-judge manner. 4_real, I expect that dropping it off at Antiquorum would be OK, but check with Steve or Chris about that. __________________ You buy a Casio to make sure you're on time; you wear a Rolex because you don't have to be on time.

12 February 2009, 07:46 AM	#10
Rob_b "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Brisbane AUS Watch: SeaDweller Posts: 850	Hi and welcome to TRF 4_real2008 Don't forget the before and after pics Rob __________________ Travelling Through Time at The Speed of Life.

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