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MVP · 16 March 2017, 04:14 AM

Hi All - forgive me if this is in the wrong section or has been answered before. I have a friend at work that has a 1950's Oyster Perpetual. It needs work done. It was in working condition a few months ago but now is not running at all. We live in Manhattan. Any suggestions on who she should reach out to?

Thank you in advance!

dafuture · 16 March 2017, 04:18 AM

I would say the first place that comes to mind is the Rolex store on 5th Ave.

MVP · 16 March 2017, 04:51 AM

Would prefer an independent watchmaker, but thanks.

vaulter1 · 16 March 2017, 05:08 AM

I have used Manhattan Time Service on 46th and been pleased with the service. It's been referenced previously on the forum as well.

Kingface66 · 16 March 2017, 05:45 AM

I've had a couple watches with plexiglass crystals replaced, and pressure tested, at watchrepairco.com on 47th St. They were very reasonably priced and pleasant to deal with. Not sure how they are with more intricate work, but I was happy.

madonofrio · 16 March 2017, 06:00 AM

Honestly, you would be better off sending to Los Angeles Watch Works. When looking for a vintage specialist, don't limit yourselves.

R.W.T. · 16 March 2017, 08:55 AM

Photos help. Reference numbers help.

I'm not in NYC but I do lots of watches for folks from there.

Depending on what it is, I might be your appropriate choice.

PM me if you like.

T

swish77 · 16 March 2017, 09:03 AM

I'm a longtime New Yorker and a longtime watch nut. I've tried many "reputable" watchmakers for service in NYC, including Rolex Service Center. But I've never been overly impressed with any of them, and I've also had a couple of nightmares. I now send all of my watches to LAWW or ABC. Sure, it's an extra $80-$100 in shipping, but it's worth it.

If the watch is not a high-value vintage piece and the owner is not super neurotic, like most vintage watch lovers, there are a couple of booths on West 47th Street that I've used with success. It's a minefield there, so you need to be careful. But a couple of the places do good work and are very trustworthy. PM me if you're interested in the contact info.

motoikkyu · 16 March 2017, 12:55 PM

Manhattan Time Service is fine. Pricey, but fine. I used them for a 6694 and a 5513 within the last two months. Both pieces came back very accurate, pressure tested, respectfully cleaned, nothing unauthorized like polishing done. They handle vintage well. But, again, not cheap. Slight discount for cash.

MVP · 17 March 2017, 11:44 PM

Thanks a lot for the help guys, will look into these.

dafuture · 17 March 2017, 11:47 PM

If you want independent, I've heard a lot of good things about Central Watch in Grand Central Station. Might be worth a look.

Kingface66 · 18 March 2017, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dafuture

If you want independent, I've heard a lot of good things about Central Watch in Grand Central Station. Might be worth a look.

Sadly, I had a less than stellar experience with them:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ight=Servicing

dafuture · 18 March 2017, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingface66

Sadly, I had a less than stellar experience with them:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthre...ight=Servicing

Disappointing to hear, but glad you pointed it out before I went to them in the future.

16 March 2017, 04:14 AM	#1
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	1950's OP - NYC service suggestion? Hi All - forgive me if this is in the wrong section or has been answered before. I have a friend at work that has a 1950's Oyster Perpetual. It needs work done. It was in working condition a few months ago but now is not running at all. We live in Manhattan. Any suggestions on who she should reach out to? Thank you in advance!

16 March 2017, 04:18 AM	#2
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	I would say the first place that comes to mind is the Rolex store on 5th Ave. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

16 March 2017, 06:00 AM	#6
madonofrio "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Real Name: Mike Location: Philadelphia Watch: 1016 Posts: 88	Honestly, you would be better off sending to Los Angeles Watch Works. When looking for a vintage specialist, don't limit yourselves. __________________ 14060 \| 15000

16 March 2017, 12:55 PM	#9
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Manhattan Time Service is fine. Pricey, but fine. I used them for a 6694 and a 5513 within the last two months. Both pieces came back very accurate, pressure tested, respectfully cleaned, nothing unauthorized like polishing done. They handle vintage well. But, again, not cheap. Slight discount for cash. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

17 March 2017, 11:47 PM	#11
dafuture "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 1,943	If you want independent, I've heard a lot of good things about Central Watch in Grand Central Station. Might be worth a look. __________________ Current Rolex Submariner 126610LN \|\| Cartier Tank Americaine

16 March 2017, 04:51 AM	#3
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	Would prefer an independent watchmaker, but thanks.

16 March 2017, 05:08 AM	#4
vaulter1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: New York, NY Watch: Rolex & Omega Posts: 102	I have used Manhattan Time Service on 46th and been pleased with the service. It's been referenced previously on the forum as well.

16 March 2017, 05:45 AM	#5
Kingface66 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The Empire State Watch: 1966 Rolex 5513 Posts: 3,417	I've had a couple watches with plexiglass crystals replaced, and pressure tested, at watchrepairco.com on 47th St. They were very reasonably priced and pleasant to deal with. Not sure how they are with more intricate work, but I was happy.

16 March 2017, 08:55 AM	#7
R.W.T. "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,973	Photos help. Reference numbers help. I'm not in NYC but I do lots of watches for folks from there. Depending on what it is, I might be your appropriate choice. PM me if you like. T

16 March 2017, 09:03 AM	#8
swish77 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: CT/NYC Watch: ing the time! Posts: 6,791	I'm a longtime New Yorker and a longtime watch nut. I've tried many "reputable" watchmakers for service in NYC, including Rolex Service Center. But I've never been overly impressed with any of them, and I've also had a couple of nightmares. I now send all of my watches to LAWW or ABC. Sure, it's an extra $80-$100 in shipping, but it's worth it. If the watch is not a high-value vintage piece and the owner is not super neurotic, like most vintage watch lovers, there are a couple of booths on West 47th Street that I've used with success. It's a minefield there, so you need to be careful. But a couple of the places do good work and are very trustworthy. PM me if you're interested in the contact info.

17 March 2017, 11:44 PM	#10
MVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: North East, USA Posts: 258	Thanks a lot for the help guys, will look into these.

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