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mngurnee · 15 November 2010, 09:10 AM

My Presidential is 20 years old. Just had it cleaned for the first time, new mainspring, and now it doesn't keep time, even after three tries by a local repairer. I started using a watch winder, but it's no better. Does anyone know of a reliable watch repairer in the Cape Cod or Boston area?

walds11 · 15 November 2010, 09:40 AM

Take it to someone that knows what they are doing. Trust me. I went through the same thing with a local, supposedly "reputable" watchmaker earlier this year. The jack*ss could not get it right. I ended up sending it down to Rik Dietel of Time Care Inc in FL. He did a bang up job!

Tools · 15 November 2010, 10:06 AM

There are a lot of parts that a Rolex trained and contracted watchmaker should replace besides just the mainspring...

You don't say how far off your timing is, but a watch only 20 years old should be able to be brought back to near new condition during a proper service...

Check with a couple of local AD's and see if you have a contracted Rolex watchmaker in town...

Rikki · 15 November 2010, 10:22 AM

Send it down I'll make it right Rik

DoubleRedRolex · 25 November 2010, 12:36 PM

3 tries at the watchmaker? Did he actually service it, or did he just assume the mainspring was the problem? If it was running fast, maybe he just swapped in a new mainspring because that is what can happen when the mainspring gets dirty or dry. I would take it to a different watchmaker who may have more experience working with Rolex movements. If it was cleaned and lubricated properly it will last another 20 years no problem.

Lonnie

15 November 2010, 09:10 AM	#1
mngurnee "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1	Rolex Repair My Presidential is 20 years old. Just had it cleaned for the first time, new mainspring, and now it doesn't keep time, even after three tries by a local repairer. I started using a watch winder, but it's no better. Does anyone know of a reliable watch repairer in the Cape Cod or Boston area?

15 November 2010, 09:40 AM	#2
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,634	Take it to someone that knows what they are doing. Trust me. I went through the same thing with a local, supposedly "reputable" watchmaker earlier this year. The jack*ss could not get it right. I ended up sending it down to Rik Dietel of Time Care Inc in FL. He did a bang up job! __________________ Adam

15 November 2010, 10:06 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,140	There are a lot of parts that a Rolex trained and contracted watchmaker should replace besides just the mainspring... You don't say how far off your timing is, but a watch only 20 years old should be able to be brought back to near new condition during a proper service... Check with a couple of local AD's and see if you have a contracted Rolex watchmaker in town... __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member Last edited by Tools; 15 November 2010 at 01:50 PM..

15 November 2010, 10:22 AM	#4
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Send it down I'll make it right Rik

25 November 2010, 12:36 PM	#5
DoubleRedRolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Lonnie Location: Canada Watch: Rolex 1680-8 Posts: 80	3 tries at the watchmaker? Did he actually service it, or did he just assume the mainspring was the problem? If it was running fast, maybe he just swapped in a new mainspring because that is what can happen when the mainspring gets dirty or dry. I would take it to a different watchmaker who may have more experience working with Rolex movements. If it was cleaned and lubricated properly it will last another 20 years no problem. Lonnie

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