Servicing in Miami vs. Istanbul

[avicenne13]

Hi

Both my and my wife's watches are in their 7th year since their purchase, where they both need to be serviced.

I live in Istanbul, and I will be in Miami for 5 weeks in Summer. I am indecisive to have them serviced here, or in Miami.

What would you reccommend to me, in terms of service quality, cost, speed etc.?

Really looking forward for your input.

Regards.

[mrricks]

On the Rolex website, they don't show any service centers in Turkey.
I'd do it in Miami. Notify them in advance of your coming and of your time restraints.

This place is highly recommended:
http://www.timecareinc.com/

[avicenne13]

If I am not mistaken, authorised dealers in Turkey are also licenced service centers.

I should mention that my brother in law lives in Geneva, so that might be another option for me to have them serviced.

[jsragman]

look up Patrick, believe he used to run Rolex's worldwide service centers. Extremely professional operation.

Patrick Puton
Managing Director
Excel Time Service, LLC
121 Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1205
Coral Gables, FL 33134
United States of America
P: 305-460-0019
F: 305-460-0084
pputon@exceltimeservice.com
www.exceltimeservice.com

[FTE2014]

I think there are few very good watchmakers in the nisantasi disctrict of Istanbul.

[ashwin31]

in the nisantasi disctrict of Istanbul. I think there are few very good watchmakers

[ashwin31]

hi welcome to this site this site is very useful here u can find lots of information on rolex.

[chris242]

what's the cost of a routine service?

[MonBK]

Originally Posted by avicenne13

Hi

Both my and my wife's watches are in their 7th year since their purchase, where they both need to be serviced.

I live in Istanbul, and I will be in Miami for 5 weeks in Summer. I am indecisive to have them serviced here, or in Miami.

What would you reccommend to me, in terms of service quality, cost, speed etc.?

Really looking forward for your input.

Regards.

Since you're going to be in Miami for 5 weeks I'd recommend you let Rik in Tampa service them.

Surely you want a Rolex authorized shop to do it and not a random watchmaker?

[steviebeat]

Don't believe the hype and don't rush into getting the first service of a new watch. If it's working ok just leave it.

The time between a brand new watch getting its first service and when its made can be very long. After you have it serviced for the first time it will need serviced more regularly.

I've seen 20+ year old watches functioning perfectly with clean movements that have never been serviced.