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Micha · 7 February 2017, 07:20 AM

thinking of giving my 6263 a face lift. And while at the spa she might as well get a full movement service. Needless to say, RSC is out of the question.
There are quiet a few choices out there. Who would you recommend? What are your experiences, good and bad?

swish77 · 7 February 2017, 07:30 AM

I guess it would depend on what you mean by "face lift." (I certainly wouldn't touch the dial on any vintage piece, especially a Daytona, although maybe you're using the term loosely.)

I've used ABC and LAWW with great success, and I've heard/read very good things about Riki. Bob Ridley is also a good option.

mattedialdoc · 7 February 2017, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I guess it would depend on what you mean by "face lift." (I certainly wouldn't touch the dial on any vintage piece, especially a Daytona, although maybe you're using the term loosely.)

I've used ABC and LAWW with great success, and I've heard/read very good things about Riki. Bob Ridley is also a good option.

All those guys are great. I'd also recommend our own Tommy (R.W.T.). He does amazing work in service and restoration, and is about the nicest guy you could deal with. Good luck!

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jdmi32 · 7 February 2017, 08:14 AM

If you're considering having it polished, I can attest that Beau at LAWW is an absolute magician.

thomaspp · 7 February 2017, 08:15 AM

send to RCS and have them throw in a service dial while they are at it!

Lol... Have used LAWW (and before when the team was at ABC) with great results.

MorningTundra · 7 February 2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by mattedialdoc

All those guys are great. I'd also recommend our own Tommy (R.W.T.). He does amazing work in service and restoration, and is about the nicest guy you could deal with. Good luck!

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Agreed. Class act...

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Micha · 7 February 2017, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by swish77

I guess it would depend on what you mean by "face lift." (I certainly wouldn't touch the dial on any vintage piece, especially a Daytona, although maybe you're using the term loosely.)
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I meant the case,not the dial, should have been more specific...

thank you everybody for your input.

southtexas · 8 February 2017, 12:37 AM

I've used Rik, great experience every time.

If you're referring to Christina Ricci, I'm not sure if she knows anything about watches but I'd be willing to let her try!

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Frogman4me · 8 February 2017, 02:19 AM

LAWW for sure.

Nunez. Jacob · 8 February 2017, 06:59 AM

laww did awesome on my dads rootbeer

RLX-lvr · 8 February 2017, 08:09 AM

LAWW or if your in the Toronto area, Damiani Jewlers.
Chonger is the watchmaker. Rolex Authorized service center. Does all my vintage work.

circles · 8 February 2017, 08:16 AM

ABC and LAWW. I did not have a good experience with Rik.

goog53 · 8 February 2017, 08:25 AM

I used Bob Ridley in the past and if I needed service TODAY would go ABC or LAWW

waQstar · 8 February 2017, 03:40 PM

Case work, always ABC or LAWW only, let's see that beauty please :)

exador · 9 February 2017, 10:24 AM

Does anyone have an alternative e-mail address for LAWW? The address on their website (hello@lawatchworks.com) is getting no response. Cheers.

Nunez. Jacob · 9 February 2017, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by exador

Does anyone have an alternative e-mail address for LAWW? The address on their website (hello@lawatchworks.com) is getting no response. Cheers.

losangeleswatchworks.com

The Duke · 9 February 2017, 11:06 AM

Any one know of a good place/person in Denver to get movement serviced? Last time i took my Watch AD they swapped the Dial and Hands with out asking:( Now I've been on a two year quest to find a period correct 16800 matte dial and hands. Watch was handed down from my father and it had a great cream patina!

exador · 9 February 2017, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Nunez. Jacob

losangeleswatchworks.com

That URL redirects to lawatchworks.com with the same e-mail address.

nadavgalimidi · 9 February 2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by exador

Does anyone have an alternative e-mail address for LAWW? The address on their website (hello@lawatchworks.com) is getting no response. Cheers.

Try this one:

edvi@lawatchworks.com

g-boac · 9 February 2017, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duke

Any one know of a good place/person in Denver to get movement serviced? Last time i took my Watch AD they swapped the Dial and Hands with out asking:( Now I've been on a two year quest to find a period correct 16800 matte dial and hands. Watch was handed down from my father and it had a great cream patina!

So sorry to hear this. Were you able to get your dial and hands back? What did they say to you?? How in the world could they justify swapping out dial and hands without either advising or asking you??

g-boac · 9 February 2017, 11:35 AM

LA watch works, hands down. I've had terrific experience with them, and their work speaks for itself: besides numerous examples here, check out their instagram page.

Also, be aware that ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles, and LA Watch Works in Pasadena, CA, are two different companies.

The Duke · 9 February 2017, 12:28 PM

AD told me after the fact that the dial had sun damage and needed to be replaced. The dial was sent in to Rolex for the exchange before i could do anything about it. Obviously i never used them again. I am still looking for a reasonable priced dial and hands to get it back to its original condition. not much comes up on TRF and i don't trust Ebay.

mattedialdoc · 9 February 2017, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by g-boac

LA watch works, hands down. I've had terrific experience with them, and their work speaks for itself: besides numerous examples here, check out their instagram page.

Also, be aware that ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles, and LA Watch Works in Pasadena, CA, are two different companies.

Both ABC and LAWW do amazing casework. Alex @ ABC and Beau @ LAWW have an equivalent skill set. Both are amazing artisans. You can't go wrong either way.

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exador · 9 February 2017, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by nadavgalimidi

Try this one:

edvi@lawatchworks.com

Cheers

LuminousMaximus · 16 February 2017, 11:13 AM

I wonder why LA WatchWorks isn't a vendor or has more presence here...

toucan · 16 February 2017, 11:30 AM

Just sent my Red Sub to Edvi for service and minor casework.Looking forward to seeing the end result!

Acascio · 17 February 2017, 01:12 PM

check out my thread, I just got my watch back from ABC, amazing work!!!!!

exador · 22 February 2017, 11:02 AM

If anyone from ABC is reading this forum, could you please respond to my three requests for an estimate on my GMT 16710? johnniemack (at) gmail (dot com). Thanks.

NH76 · 26 February 2017, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by The Duke

Any one know of a good place/person in Denver to get movement serviced? Last time i took my Watch AD they swapped the Dial and Hands with out asking:( Now I've been on a two year quest to find a period correct 16800 matte dial and hands. Watch was handed down from my father and it had a great cream patina!

Hey Zach,

I wouldn't recommend anyone in the Denver area for vintage service. There is one CW21 shop in the area at Matheu's Fine Watches in Highlands Ranch, however, and that would probably be your best bet. Right Time also does service but I have not had the best experience with them in the past.

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prolle · 7 March 2017, 02:22 PM

I just sent my Rolex 1665 to Edvi as well for case work

7 February 2017, 07:20 AM	#1
Micha "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Michael Location: S.Florida/Ontario Watch: 6263, 1675 Posts: 2,259	ABC, LAWW, Ricci...who would you recommend to restore and service thinking of giving my 6263 a face lift. And while at the spa she might as well get a full movement service. Needless to say, RSC is out of the question. There are quiet a few choices out there. Who would you recommend? What are your experiences, good and bad? __________________ life is good

7 February 2017, 08:15 AM	#5
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	send to RCS and have them throw in a service dial while they are at it! Lol... Have used LAWW (and before when the team was at ABC) with great results. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

8 February 2017, 12:37 AM	#8
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,683	ABC, LAWW, Ricci...who would you recommend to restore and service I've used Rik, great experience every time. If you're referring to Christina Ricci, I'm not sure if she knows anything about watches but I'd be willing to let her try! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

8 February 2017, 08:25 AM	#13
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,060	I used Bob Ridley in the past and if I needed service TODAY would go ABC or LAWW __________________ The only thing better than the watches are the people behind them. "The best watch in the world is the one that's on your wrist." Morgan King "Do you like having a good time? Then you need a good watch!" Rocky Balboa

8 February 2017, 03:40 PM	#14
waQstar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Walter A. Location: Sunny California Watch: 16760 Posts: 2,629	Case work, always ABC or LAWW only, let's see that beauty please :) __________________ Our shadows taller than our soul........

7 February 2017, 07:30 AM	#2
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	I guess it would depend on what you mean by "face lift." (I certainly wouldn't touch the dial on any vintage piece, especially a Daytona, although maybe you're using the term loosely.) I've used ABC and LAWW with great success, and I've heard/read very good things about Riki. Bob Ridley is also a good option.

7 February 2017, 08:14 AM	#4
jdmi32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Real Name: Ky Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 16570 Posts: 2,362	If you're considering having it polished, I can attest that Beau at LAWW is an absolute magician.

8 February 2017, 02:19 AM	#9
Frogman4me Banned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,268	LAWW for sure.

8 February 2017, 06:59 AM	#10
Nunez. Jacob "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Hesperia Posts: 280	laww did awesome on my dads rootbeer

8 February 2017, 08:09 AM	#11
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	LAWW or if your in the Toronto area, Damiani Jewlers. Chonger is the watchmaker. Rolex Authorized service center. Does all my vintage work.

8 February 2017, 08:16 AM	#12
circles "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: GMT-6 Posts: 185	ABC and LAWW. I did not have a good experience with Rik.

9 February 2017, 10:24 AM	#15
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	Does anyone have an alternative e-mail address for LAWW? The address on their website (hello@lawatchworks.com) is getting no response. Cheers.

9 February 2017, 11:06 AM	#17
The Duke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Zach Location: denver Watch: Sub. 16800 Posts: 52	Any one know of a good place/person in Denver to get movement serviced? Last time i took my Watch AD they swapped the Dial and Hands with out asking:( Now I've been on a two year quest to find a period correct 16800 matte dial and hands. Watch was handed down from my father and it had a great cream patina!

9 February 2017, 11:35 AM	#21
g-boac 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: N/A Posts: 343	LA watch works, hands down. I've had terrific experience with them, and their work speaks for itself: besides numerous examples here, check out their instagram page. Also, be aware that ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles, and LA Watch Works in Pasadena, CA, are two different companies.

9 February 2017, 12:28 PM	#22
The Duke "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Zach Location: denver Watch: Sub. 16800 Posts: 52	AD told me after the fact that the dial had sun damage and needed to be replaced. The dial was sent in to Rolex for the exchange before i could do anything about it. Obviously i never used them again. I am still looking for a reasonable priced dial and hands to get it back to its original condition. not much comes up on TRF and i don't trust Ebay.

16 February 2017, 11:13 AM	#25
LuminousMaximus "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: USA Watch: me hit Huge Lotto Posts: 6,502	I wonder why LA WatchWorks isn't a vendor or has more presence here... __________________ “Every man Dies... Not Every Man, Really Lives.” – William Wallace - To really lives means to live your life to the fullest. It means to chase your dreams, take risks, and to love life. Since everyone’s fate is the same, why not live the best life that you possibly can? In order to really live,you must seize the day. Live each day as if it's your last and overall just do it! Today is a gift, that’s why it’s called the present...

16 February 2017, 11:30 AM	#26
toucan "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NYC Watch: 5970 Posts: 1,980	Just sent my Red Sub to Edvi for service and minor casework.Looking forward to seeing the end result!

17 February 2017, 01:12 PM	#27
Acascio "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Real Name: Al Location: LI, New York Watch: Sub 72 5513 Posts: 92	check out my thread, I just got my watch back from ABC, amazing work!!!!!

22 February 2017, 11:02 AM	#28
exador Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: NZ Posts: 2,600	If anyone from ABC is reading this forum, could you please respond to my three requests for an estimate on my GMT 16710? johnniemack (at) gmail (dot com). Thanks.

7 March 2017, 02:22 PM	#30
prolle "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: The Bahamas Watch: Sea Dweller 1665 Posts: 52	I just sent my Rolex 1665 to Edvi as well for case work

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