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ec51 · 9 October 2014, 03:04 AM

Some members might have already seen my thread about my Sub arriving back home today, for those of you that haven't:

HERE IS THE LINK

First, I do not have any affiliation whatsoever with Rik ("Rikki" here on TRF) or Time Care, Inc. -- I'm just a 110% completely satisfied customer.

I couldn't summarize Time Care any better than Sublover2166 (thanks John):

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sublover2166

Rik Dietel is an independent CW21 watchmaker with over 30 years experience and a Rolex parts account. He is a contributor on the forum here. Many of us use his services as an alternative to the Rolex Service Center.

Rik came recommended to me here on TRF a couple of years ago when I needed an older Tag of mine cleaned up. He did an absolute superb job.

When it came time to have my sub worked on, I knew Rik was the man for the job. He received the watch via USPS registered mail on 9/6/14. The watch needed some decent TLC to one of the lugs and a complete overhaul. I received the watch today...approximately 4 weeks later. A great turn-around IMHO.

After initially receiving the watch, Rik gave me a call to let me know it arrived safe and sound and to summarize the anticipated work and cost. Rik remains completely accessible by telephone during the entire process and is happy to answer any and all questions regarding your watch/repair. This a service the RSC cannot even come close to offering.

I couldn't be any happier. The watch looks great. As you could see, the lug needed some real work:

After the service:

Just wanted to share this review as a future resource for someone who might be considering Rik.

TIME CARE INC WEBSITE

SoonerTA · 9 October 2014, 03:28 AM

Great info and he did a beautiful job on your time piece!

brandrea · 9 October 2014, 03:30 AM

Wow, superb! Thank you for sharing

cop414 · 9 October 2014, 03:45 AM

Looks great Eric, bet you're happy to have it strapped back on!

acr · 9 October 2014, 03:47 AM

Rik is very good, I'm lucky to have him local. He is restoring a 1680 Red for me right now.

BNA/LION · 9 October 2014, 03:48 AM

mjclark32 · 9 October 2014, 03:54 AM

Looks great!

Dvenus11 · 9 October 2014, 04:42 AM

thanks for sharing

ralpie · 9 October 2014, 04:44 AM

Rik is the best, I have used his services numerous times.

tkerrmd · 9 October 2014, 05:22 AM

great job!!

ec51 · 9 October 2014, 06:55 AM

Thank guys!

bobernet · 9 October 2014, 07:33 AM

Looks great! Did he laser weld to build up lug material before refinishing, or did he have to grind down the lugs to cover up the ding and the others to match?

ec51 · 9 October 2014, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bobernet

Looks great! Did he laser weld to build up lug material before refinishing, or did he have to grind down the lugs to cover up the ding and the others to match?

It was laser welded.

waltk1026 · 11 October 2014, 02:04 PM

I just got my 36 year old 5513 back from Rik today. Incredible. It looks like it did in 1978 when I bought it. Rik is the best.

Urosfan · 12 October 2014, 12:25 PM

Looks good

R1@160@alltimes · 31 October 2014, 11:28 PM

Thanks for sharing your experience OP. I will be reaching out to Rik for much needed service on my Sub

agentq · 1 November 2014, 11:13 PM

I recently had a sub and a datejust serviced by Rik. He did a great job and was very easy to contact.

9 October 2014, 03:45 AM	#4
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Looks great Eric, bet you're happy to have it strapped back on! __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

9 October 2014, 03:48 AM	#6
BNA/LION 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,193	__________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

9 October 2014, 03:54 AM	#7
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Looks great! __________________

9 October 2014, 06:55 AM	#11
ec51 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DerekISeric Location: FurtherOnUpTheRd. Watch: yourself Posts: 1,639	Thank guys! __________________ . . . Eric

31 October 2014, 11:28 PM	#16
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Thanks for sharing your experience OP. I will be reaching out to Rik for much needed service on my Sub __________________

9 October 2014, 03:28 AM	#2
SoonerTA "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Chris Location: Texas Posts: 1,416	Great info and he did a beautiful job on your time piece!

9 October 2014, 03:30 AM	#3
brandrea 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 73,583	Wow, superb! Thank you for sharing

9 October 2014, 03:47 AM	#5
acr "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Mo Location: Tampa Bay Watch: GMT Posts: 280	Rik is very good, I'm lucky to have him local. He is restoring a 1680 Red for me right now.

9 October 2014, 04:42 AM	#8
Dvenus11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Sunny Location: Los Angeles Watch: GMT Master 2 Posts: 941	thanks for sharing

9 October 2014, 04:44 AM	#9
ralpie 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Ral P Location: Northeast Posts: 2,384	Rik is the best, I have used his services numerous times.

9 October 2014, 05:22 AM	#10
tkerrmd "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tom Location: In a race car! Watch: ME RACE PORSCHES Posts: 24,123	great job!!

9 October 2014, 07:33 AM	#12
bobernet "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: Mountains Watch: ALS, AP, PP, Rolex Posts: 2,900	Looks great! Did he laser weld to build up lug material before refinishing, or did he have to grind down the lugs to cover up the ding and the others to match?

11 October 2014, 02:04 PM	#14
waltk1026 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: phila pa Watch: 116610 5513 Posts: 341	I just got my 36 year old 5513 back from Rik today. Incredible. It looks like it did in 1978 when I bought it. Rik is the best.

12 October 2014, 12:25 PM	#15
Urosfan "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NYC Watch: Me now Posts: 19,184	Looks good

1 November 2014, 11:13 PM	#17
agentq "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NJ/NY Posts: 17	I recently had a sub and a datejust serviced by Rik. He did a great job and was very easy to contact.

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