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AzHadEnuf · 3 December 2014, 03:46 PM

New to the forum. I have enjoyed the members post for sometime. Well after 43 years ('71-'84 on my Dad's wrist, '84-'14 on mine), my 6263 has died. Crown will not advance in winding position. Time adjustment still works. I have read mixed opinions about sending it back to Rolex. Some say they will/won't work on it. I also don't want to get a highly polished, non vintage, looking watch back. Any suggestions on who has a good reputation, preferably in the Southwest or Westcoast, for servicing these? Sounds weird, but I'm really missing my daily companion. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
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nickb732 · 3 December 2014, 09:41 PM

Wow! Awesome piece. Your dad had great taste! Send it to ABC Watchwerks.

mluther · 3 December 2014, 10:40 PM

I don't think I need to tell you how much this beauty is worth - great early 6263. I would also recommend ABC Watchwerks (LA) - they have a stella reputation and can service the movement. When was it last serviced?

PoderEsBueno · 4 December 2014, 03:29 AM

Very nice

RolexJNJ · 4 December 2014, 03:42 AM

Beautiful original watch! Congratulations!! I would highly recommend ABC Watchwerks in CA. Good luck and please post some follow-up pics.

pdoukas · 4 December 2014, 04:00 AM

Abc

jyan212 · 4 December 2014, 04:07 AM

Sorry to hear about the watch. Echoing what other have mentioned and send it to ABC.

cajuntiger · 4 December 2014, 04:07 AM

Beautiful watch!!

Your closest to ABC, but Bob Ridley is also a good option. He just serviced my similar vintage 6262 and did an outstanding job.

cwilson13 · 4 December 2014, 05:26 AM

Wish my dad had your dads taste for watches back in the early 70s!.

I ended up with a two-tone DD. Its special...but its no 6263!

Very cool.

enginerd · 4 December 2014, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cwilson13

Wish my dad had your dads taste for watches back in the early 70s!.

I ended up with a two-tone DD. Its special...but its no 6263!

Very cool.

A two-tone DD? If so you have the only one and it might be worth more than any 6263

I assume you meant DJ.

AJSM · 4 December 2014, 07:22 AM

Rikki @ Time Care inc... He is a amazing watchmaker!!!

AzHadEnuf · 4 December 2014, 11:01 AM

Thank you all for the comments. Looks like I'll be making a road trip to L.A. after the holidays. Michael, I'm embarrassed to say I had the watch serviced by Rolex back in '91. It was 20 years old at the time and in running condition. Apparently 23 years was pushing the limits. Thanks again for all your replies about ABC, I'll post some picks when I get it back.

sea-dweller · 4 December 2014, 03:10 PM

Looks great!

MATCH1969 · 4 December 2014, 08:22 PM

Nice piece, lucky you

Rikki · 8 December 2014, 04:44 AM

I have plenty of NOS parts for this model if your interested drop me a line Rikki

iclick · 8 December 2014, 04:59 AM

Send via Registered Mail insured fully or by other means only if insurance is available. There have been too many horror stories lately of watches lost in transit, so protect yourself. FWIW, Fed Ex does not insure jewelry. Not sure about UPS, but I haven't heard of watch people using them.

Vincent65 · 8 December 2014, 05:09 AM

beauty - will soon be up and running again

Welshwatchman · 8 December 2014, 05:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rikki

I have plenty of NOS parts for this model if your interested drop me a line Rikki

He's who I'd be using if I were on your side of the water.

roh123 · 8 December 2014, 05:46 AM

Great early screwdown Daytona! Make sure not pushers and bezel get changed.

Brushpup · 8 December 2014, 06:43 AM

Welcome to the forum Ralph!

That's a great watch, and there is nothing silly at all about missing your daily companion.

Cant wait to see it fixed up!

Floorguy · 8 December 2014, 08:03 AM

Hey Ralph, that is beautiful! As far as service, I can't say enough about Rikki. Last year I sent him a 45 year old seiko, nothing special, but sentimental value was priceless. Came back looking and running like new. He just did a full service on my omega seamaster with the same results!! Besides being a "TOP NOTCH" watchmaker, he's a GREAT GUY!!

AzHadEnuf · 8 December 2014, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iclick

Send via Registered Mail insured fully or by other means only if insurance is available. There have been too many horror stories lately of watches lost in transit, so protect yourself. FWIW, Fed Ex does not insure jewelry. Not sure about UPS, but I haven't heard of watch people using them.

Great advice about the mail. Six hour drive for me to ABC. I'll do the road trip, would like to meet these guys. Pick it up in a few weeks. If I get pulled over crossing the desert, on the way home, I can explain to the cop I needed to verify the accuracy of the tachymeter. Thanks again guys.

jyan212 · 9 December 2014, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

Great advice about the mail. Six hour drive for me to ABC. I'll do the road trip, would like to meet these guys. Pick it up in a few weeks. If I get pulled over crossing the desert, on the way home, I can explain to the cop I needed to verify the accuracy of the tachymeter. Thanks again guys.

Good luck! Looking forward to the pics!

AzHadEnuf · 1 January 2015, 07:57 AM

Ok, took many of your recomadations and took the road trip to LA. Was able to sit with Edvi and Beau at ABC Watchwerks. Great guys, great watch guys. Their passion for vintage is awesome. Beau was kind enough to show me some of his work in progress, which is outstanding, as well as let me see the best example of a MilSub i have ever seen in my life. It was on his wrist, which he was happy to take off and hand to me. He also gave me some great info on my watch, 1969 production and Mark 0 pushers, who knew?Cant wait to get my 6263 back. I know its a good hands.

GeoGio Greece · 1 January 2015, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AzHadEnuf

New to the forum. I have enjoyed the members post for sometime. Well after 43 years ('71-'84 on my Dad's wrist, '84-'14 on mine), my 6263 has died. Crown will not advance in winding position. Time adjustment still works. I have read mixed opinions about sending it back to Rolex. Some say they will/won't work on it. I also don't want to get a highly polished, non vintage, looking watch back. Any suggestions on who has a good reputation, preferably in the Southwest or Westcoast, for servicing these? Sounds weird, but I'm really missing my daily companion. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks.
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Exactly the same watch I also got in 1971. No Daytona inscription. I was very young and unwise, and sold it in 1976 for getting a Sub. You made my eyes wet seeing it again !! Enjoy your watch. Who knows where my ex is now !

strafer_kid · 4 January 2015, 09:09 AM

That's a real beauty - good luck with the service!

subtona · 4 January 2015, 09:22 AM

Beautiful.

I might take up watch making and fix it myself so as to eliminate the X factor ... I joke as that's not reasonable but it's so hard to find someone who cares as much as the owner be it car, watch or vital organ.

3 December 2014, 03:46 PM	#1
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	6263 Service New to the forum. I have enjoyed the members post for sometime. Well after 43 years ('71-'84 on my Dad's wrist, '84-'14 on mine), my 6263 has died. Crown will not advance in winding position. Time adjustment still works. I have read mixed opinions about sending it back to Rolex. Some say they will/won't work on it. I also don't want to get a highly polished, non vintage, looking watch back. Any suggestions on who has a good reputation, preferably in the Southwest or Westcoast, for servicing these? Sounds weird, but I'm really missing my daily companion. Any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks. image.jpg

3 December 2014, 09:41 PM	#2
nickb732 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Real Name: Nicholas Location: UK Posts: 2,630	Wow! Awesome piece. Your dad had great taste! Send it to ABC Watchwerks. __________________ Nick

3 December 2014, 10:40 PM	#3
mluther "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Michael Location: Brussels Watch: aholic Posts: 1,108	I don't think I need to tell you how much this beauty is worth - great early 6263. I would also recommend ABC Watchwerks (LA) - they have a stella reputation and can service the movement. When was it last serviced? __________________ Instagram: michael.luther

4 December 2014, 03:29 AM	#4
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Very nice __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

8 December 2014, 04:44 AM	#15
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I have plenty of NOS parts for this model if your interested drop me a line Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

4 December 2014, 03:42 AM	#5
RolexJNJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Chicago Posts: 5,036	Beautiful original watch! Congratulations!! I would highly recommend ABC Watchwerks in CA. Good luck and please post some follow-up pics.

4 December 2014, 04:00 AM	#6
pdoukas "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Pete Location: Arizona Watch: ing Duke bball Posts: 1,488	Abc

4 December 2014, 04:07 AM	#7
jyan212 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Real Name: Jonathan Location: New York, NY Watch: 16750 matte dial Posts: 294	Sorry to hear about the watch. Echoing what other have mentioned and send it to ABC.

4 December 2014, 04:07 AM	#8
cajuntiger "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Real Name: Who Dat Location: USA Watch: 5512 Posts: 1,124	Beautiful watch!! Your closest to ABC, but Bob Ridley is also a good option. He just serviced my similar vintage 6262 and did an outstanding job.

4 December 2014, 05:26 AM	#9
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,492	Wish my dad had your dads taste for watches back in the early 70s!. I ended up with a two-tone DD. Its special...but its no 6263! Very cool.

4 December 2014, 07:22 AM	#11
AJSM 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: CA Posts: 610	Rikki @ Time Care inc... He is a amazing watchmaker!!!

4 December 2014, 11:01 AM	#12
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Thank you all for the comments. Looks like I'll be making a road trip to L.A. after the holidays. Michael, I'm embarrassed to say I had the watch serviced by Rolex back in '91. It was 20 years old at the time and in running condition. Apparently 23 years was pushing the limits. Thanks again for all your replies about ABC, I'll post some picks when I get it back.

4 December 2014, 03:10 PM	#13
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	Looks great!

4 December 2014, 08:22 PM	#14
MATCH1969 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PARIS Watch: Vintage Posts: 2,761	Nice piece, lucky you

8 December 2014, 04:59 AM	#16
iclick "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 813	Send via Registered Mail insured fully or by other means only if insurance is available. There have been too many horror stories lately of watches lost in transit, so protect yourself. FWIW, Fed Ex does not insure jewelry. Not sure about UPS, but I haven't heard of watch people using them.

8 December 2014, 05:09 AM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,297	beauty - will soon be up and running again

8 December 2014, 05:46 AM	#19
roh123 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: Per Location: Sweden Watch: Gilt Rolex Posts: 2,946	Great early screwdown Daytona! Make sure not pushers and bezel get changed.

8 December 2014, 06:43 AM	#20
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	Welcome to the forum Ralph! That's a great watch, and there is nothing silly at all about missing your daily companion. Cant wait to see it fixed up! __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

8 December 2014, 08:03 AM	#21
Floorguy 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,947	Hey Ralph, that is beautiful! As far as service, I can't say enough about Rikki. Last year I sent him a 45 year old seiko, nothing special, but sentimental value was priceless. Came back looking and running like new. He just did a full service on my omega seamaster with the same results!! Besides being a "TOP NOTCH" watchmaker, he's a GREAT GUY!! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

1 January 2015, 07:57 AM	#24
AzHadEnuf "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Real Name: Ralph Location: Tucson, Arizona Watch: 6263,DJ,SUB,BB,THR Posts: 2,043	Ok, took many of your recomadations and took the road trip to LA. Was able to sit with Edvi and Beau at ABC Watchwerks. Great guys, great watch guys. Their passion for vintage is awesome. Beau was kind enough to show me some of his work in progress, which is outstanding, as well as let me see the best example of a MilSub i have ever seen in my life. It was on his wrist, which he was happy to take off and hand to me. He also gave me some great info on my watch, 1969 production and Mark 0 pushers, who knew?Cant wait to get my 6263 back. I know its a good hands.

4 January 2015, 09:09 AM	#26
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,129	That's a real beauty - good luck with the service!

4 January 2015, 09:22 AM	#27
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,054	Beautiful. I might take up watch making and fix it myself so as to eliminate the X factor ... I joke as that's not reasonable but it's so hard to find someone who cares as much as the owner be it car, watch or vital organ.

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