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vintagewaferthin · 7 November 2016, 02:26 AM

Anyone ever used Central Watch for vintage Rolex servicing? Ive used them for appraisals and pressure tests, but never for a servicing. If so, what did they charge you? My 5500 is getting a bit tougher to wind and is kinda telling me in its own way that its "time." Thanks!

motoikkyu · 8 November 2016, 12:19 AM

Long-time family business. Have toured their service facility, it is first-class. Have known the family for decades. Not cheap. Maybe 15-20% less than RSC.

vintagewaferthin · 8 November 2016, 12:24 AM

Rolex quoted me around $800.00? Cw is that steep? Or at least in that range? Have you ever used them for a watch?

visualplane · 8 November 2016, 12:58 AM

Has anyone found someone good at the diamond district?

vintagewaferthin · 8 November 2016, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by visualplane

Has anyone found someone good at the diamond district?

I tried Dimitrie Vicovanu On 47th street for my '64 Omega cal 600 last November and wasn't happy with the work. The watch still has most of the problems it had before I sent it in. I wish there was someone competent to work on vintage Rolex there. Maybe there is..I just haven't found them..

visualplane · 8 November 2016, 01:22 AM

Hopefully someone on TRF has found someone good in NYC with a good price.

Lamone · 8 November 2016, 06:00 AM

Since 2004, I've been going to Manhattan Time Service on 46th. Personally, it's the only place I trust - excellent service.

motoikkyu · 8 November 2016, 07:40 AM

Many people don't understand the deal with 47th Street. If you have an exceptional (watch related, let's be clear) problem that no one can solve, I am willing to PM you with my watchmaker's details. If I publish his details, he won't necessarily be happy. He's already swamped. Some of my "projects" have been "back-burnered" for months. And I'm a good customer. Of course he's great. But if I give him to you and you start sending him routine stuff, even less of my stuff will get done. There are some great people there (in the District), and some also-rans. When you find a good watchmaker, be respectful and generous and patient. Don't refer more work to him/her without asking him/her first.

motoikkyu · 8 November 2016, 07:43 AM

In answer to question: yes, CW is in that price-range. I believe they do have a parts account, though. They have worked on dozens of my watches over the years, including Rolex.

vintagewaferthin · 8 November 2016, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by motoikkyu

In answer to question: yes, CW is in that price-range. I believe they do have a parts account, though. They have worked on dozens of my watches over the years, including Rolex.

Ok, thanks for the reply. I like that they have a parts account, so I will probably go with them. Thanks!

Shaka2015 · 8 November 2016, 01:35 PM

I have used Manhattan Time Service on 46th. No complaints.

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Mfrankel2 · 9 November 2016, 12:38 AM

Send to Rik at Time Care inc. You'll get it back much faster even taking shipping into account. He'll also be less expensive than Grand Central AND he has a parts account

vintagewaferthin · 9 November 2016, 12:43 AM

Have thought of that, considering all of the great reviews I've heard on him here. Im just scared to send my watch in the mail. This is my only Rolex, that I have a bunch of memories already with, so i'd be crushed if it got lost in the mail.

What does Rik usually charge for a full service and a polish? The watch also has some mild corrosion on the case lip that needs to be looked at..

Thanks!

7 November 2016, 02:26 AM	#1
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	Central Watch in GCT? Anyone ever used Central Watch for vintage Rolex servicing? Ive used them for appraisals and pressure tests, but never for a servicing. If so, what did they charge you? My 5500 is getting a bit tougher to wind and is kinda telling me in its own way that its "time." Thanks!

8 November 2016, 12:19 AM	#2
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Long-time family business. Have toured their service facility, it is first-class. Have known the family for decades. Not cheap. Maybe 15-20% less than RSC. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

8 November 2016, 07:40 AM	#8
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	Many people don't understand the deal with 47th Street. If you have an exceptional (watch related, let's be clear) problem that no one can solve, I am willing to PM you with my watchmaker's details. If I publish his details, he won't necessarily be happy. He's already swamped. Some of my "projects" have been "back-burnered" for months. And I'm a good customer. Of course he's great. But if I give him to you and you start sending him routine stuff, even less of my stuff will get done. There are some great people there (in the District), and some also-rans. When you find a good watchmaker, be respectful and generous and patient. Don't refer more work to him/her without asking him/her first. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled" Last edited by motoikkyu; 8 November 2016 at 07:41 AM.. Reason: grammatical issue: reference unclear

8 November 2016, 07:43 AM	#9
motoikkyu 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: PRJ Posts: 1,731	In answer to question: yes, CW is in that price-range. I believe they do have a parts account, though. They have worked on dozens of my watches over the years, including Rolex. __________________ "Do you like Breitling?" "I don't know, really, I've never been Breitled"

8 November 2016, 12:24 AM	#3
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	Rolex quoted me around $800.00? Cw is that steep? Or at least in that range? Have you ever used them for a watch?

8 November 2016, 12:58 AM	#4
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,169	Has anyone found someone good at the diamond district?

8 November 2016, 01:22 AM	#6
visualplane "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York, NY Watch: 5513 Posts: 1,169	Hopefully someone on TRF has found someone good in NYC with a good price.

8 November 2016, 06:00 AM	#7
Lamone Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NYC Watch: ya mawt! Posts: 3,448	Since 2004, I've been going to Manhattan Time Service on 46th. Personally, it's the only place I trust - excellent service.

8 November 2016, 01:35 PM	#11
Shaka2015 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: NYC Posts: 141	I have used Manhattan Time Service on 46th. No complaints. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

9 November 2016, 12:38 AM	#12
Mfrankel2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Real Name: Marc Location: New york Watch: SD43,d-Blue, 16710 Posts: 1,010	Send to Rik at Time Care inc. You'll get it back much faster even taking shipping into account. He'll also be less expensive than Grand Central AND he has a parts account

9 November 2016, 12:43 AM	#13
vintagewaferthin "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Earth Watch: Air-King 5500 Posts: 2,609	Have thought of that, considering all of the great reviews I've heard on him here. Im just scared to send my watch in the mail. This is my only Rolex, that I have a bunch of memories already with, so i'd be crushed if it got lost in the mail. What does Rik usually charge for a full service and a polish? The watch also has some mild corrosion on the case lip that needs to be looked at.. Thanks!

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