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watchguy1234567 · 20 January 2021, 12:39 AM

Hello,

I have a 25 year old explorer 2 that is an old rattle trap and I heard great things about the service Michael Young provides.

I communicated with Michael Young & the pricing is great but I'm not excited to send my watch out of country.

Not because I don't want to spend the money but because I have a feeling that US Customs will call me a few months after I get it back asking to see a receipt for the watch (they perceive) i just bought and imported from HK.

*I once bought and imported a rare watch from Austria and received a call from Customs looking for the tax $. I said I had just sent it out for repair and they asked for the original receipt, which of course i did not have - it was a new purchase. Long story I had to send them about $800 in tax $ and if it happens again I don't have the receipt for the Explorer 2 I bought in 1997.

So - anyone local in the USA that does the same amazing type of work?

Thanks in advance!

uhren917 · 20 January 2021, 12:48 AM

Do a search in TRF on Rolliworks located in CA.

watchguy1234567 · 20 January 2021, 06:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhren917

Do a search in TRF on Rolliworks located in CA.

thank you!

watchguy1234567 · 20 January 2021, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uhren917

Do a search in TRF on Rolliworks located in CA.

Thank you!

Chewbacca · 20 January 2021, 06:35 AM

There’s a Miguel Joven in Mexico who does great work.

Darrin976 · 20 April 2021, 01:26 AM

I just received my bracelet back from Michael Young. He repaired my steel Jubilee bracelet in 2013 and it needed repair again. I sent it on March 21st and received it back today, April 19th. When I mailed it, I put that it was watch band "returned for repair" and had no issues with customs either way.

The repair was a little bit more because he had to replace some parts, but overall I am very happy.

rdigate · 20 January 2021, 02:38 AM

What type of service are you thinking of having done? If it is to tighten up your bracelet then simply send him the bracelet. I did this for my two-tone bracelet on my 1996 submariner and he did an incredible job and there were no “hidden” customs costs.

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GoingPlaces · 20 January 2021, 02:41 AM

Rolliworks. They did a great job for my bracelet. Highly recommend.

t60 · 20 April 2021, 02:44 AM

Try Rolliworks, have heard great things about them.

JSolution · 20 April 2021, 03:38 AM

As mentioned above Michael young + more recently
Rolliworks have produced some incredible results posted by members here.

Would be interested to know for future reference if there’s any such company in the UK for future reference if anyone knows.

texasseadwellerfan · 24 August 2021, 05:01 AM

I've reached out to Michael Young, via his link on their site, to repair my 35 year old bracelet on my Seadweller but he never replies. Maybe I should call?

Masteryacht · 24 August 2021, 06:53 AM

Rolliworks receives excellent praise and rightly so from the photos I’ve seen here on the forum. I will be sending my wife’s DJ to them soon.

sportsfan0704 · 24 August 2021, 07:15 AM

Does anybody recommend anyone in the nyc area for this type of repair or case repairs in general?

fania123 · 24 August 2021, 08:19 AM

Rolliworks! I’ve used them a number of times and would use them again.

texasseadwellerfan · 25 August 2021, 12:03 AM

Never heard of Rolliworks but they look good. Just reached out to them.

20 January 2021, 12:39 AM	#1
watchguy1234567 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: USA Posts: 25	Michael Young type repair in USA? Hello, I have a 25 year old explorer 2 that is an old rattle trap and I heard great things about the service Michael Young provides. I communicated with Michael Young & the pricing is great but I'm not excited to send my watch out of country. Not because I don't want to spend the money but because I have a feeling that US Customs will call me a few months after I get it back asking to see a receipt for the watch (they perceive) i just bought and imported from HK. *I once bought and imported a rare watch from Austria and received a call from Customs looking for the tax $. I said I had just sent it out for repair and they asked for the original receipt, which of course i did not have - it was a new purchase. Long story I had to send them about $800 in tax $ and if it happens again I don't have the receipt for the Explorer 2 I bought in 1997. So - anyone local in the USA that does the same amazing type of work? Thanks in advance!

20 January 2021, 12:48 AM	#2
uhren917 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Watch: 116710 BLNR Posts: 532	Do a search in TRF on Rolliworks located in CA.

20 January 2021, 06:35 AM	#5
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	There’s a Miguel Joven in Mexico who does great work.

20 April 2021, 01:26 AM	#6
Darrin976 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: austin, tx Watch: datejust Posts: 13	I just received my bracelet back from Michael Young. He repaired my steel Jubilee bracelet in 2013 and it needed repair again. I sent it on March 21st and received it back today, April 19th. When I mailed it, I put that it was watch band "returned for repair" and had no issues with customs either way. The repair was a little bit more because he had to replace some parts, but overall I am very happy.

20 January 2021, 02:38 AM	#7
rdigate "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Forest Hills NY Posts: 204	What type of service are you thinking of having done? If it is to tighten up your bracelet then simply send him the bracelet. I did this for my two-tone bracelet on my 1996 submariner and he did an incredible job and there were no “hidden” customs costs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

20 January 2021, 02:41 AM	#8
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,356	Rolliworks. They did a great job for my bracelet. Highly recommend.

20 April 2021, 02:44 AM	#9
t60 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: California Posts: 319	Try Rolliworks, have heard great things about them.

20 April 2021, 03:38 AM	#10
JSolution "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Real Name: Jay Location: England Watch: SkyD Posts: 6,398	As mentioned above Michael young + more recently Rolliworks have produced some incredible results posted by members here. Would be interested to know for future reference if there’s any such company in the UK for future reference if anyone knows.

24 August 2021, 05:01 AM	#11
texasseadwellerfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: University Park Posts: 3	I've reached out to Michael Young, via his link on their site, to repair my 35 year old bracelet on my Seadweller but he never replies. Maybe I should call?

24 August 2021, 06:53 AM	#12
Masteryacht "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: USA Watch: 16622,BLNR,116500 Posts: 1,009	Rolliworks receives excellent praise and rightly so from the photos I’ve seen here on the forum. I will be sending my wife’s DJ to them soon.

24 August 2021, 07:15 AM	#13
sportsfan0704 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: New York Posts: 876	Does anybody recommend anyone in the nyc area for this type of repair or case repairs in general?

24 August 2021, 08:19 AM	#14
fania123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PHILA Posts: 1,725	Rolliworks! I’ve used them a number of times and would use them again.

25 August 2021, 12:03 AM	#15
texasseadwellerfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: University Park Posts: 3	Never heard of Rolliworks but they look good. Just reached out to them.

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