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Transcon · 5 February 2012, 02:16 AM

Just got my 1675 back from Rikki and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Had the chance to visit his shop and he was a great guy to sit and talk with taking the time to answer all my questions. Dropped it off on a Monday and picked it up the next Friday, exactly as promised. Rikki is a man of his word and his work is top shelf. I would not hesitate to do business with him again, highly recommended

Thanks Rikki

MonBK · 5 February 2012, 02:20 AM

Watch looks like new and Rikki is the man.

chicagofan · 5 February 2012, 04:08 AM

Very nice.

ejleta · 5 February 2012, 09:03 AM

Couldnt agree more....Rikki just serviced my 16610...turn around was lightning fast and did a super job, bracelet/case look new and keeping perfect time

dddrees · 5 February 2012, 11:14 AM

Looks good as new.

Glad to hear you had such a magnificient experience.

padi56 · 5 February 2012, 07:42 PM

Its great we have independents like Rikki still in business and doing fantastic work and more to the customers needs. And IMHO far more should use there services rather than use the RSC for a more personal customer satisfaction..

walds11 · 5 February 2012, 09:22 PM

Awesome! Rikki serviced my 16610 Y serial back in May 2010. He is da man!

Hardluck · 6 February 2012, 09:17 AM

How do you get ahold of Rikki? I'm gonna have to get mine serviced in the near future?

Transcon · 7 February 2012, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Hardluck

How do you get ahold of Rikki? I'm gonna have to get mine serviced in the near future?

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Kayaker52 · 7 February 2012, 04:33 AM

Riki is the man,sent my old datejust for waterproof evaluation,he promtly called and said the case back had pitting and to it would not be waterproof .Oh well it is 56 years old.It is still wearable.PS with the out of this world price of an older model Rolex I will never be able to afford another.Brian.

nch209 · 9 February 2012, 07:54 AM

I am strongly considering usuing Riki for my future needs. We have yet to speak, but I have been "researching" him... and all seems above board. What even better is that he is a positive member of this forum,,, which is way cool!

MoBe · 9 February 2012, 12:39 PM

Without doubt one of our finest members!

Noriki · 10 February 2012, 02:56 PM

I wish i can send my watch to Rikki for servcing but i am too far away.

Rikki · 10 February 2012, 10:55 PM

I have customers in Australia

Puffy · 10 February 2012, 11:24 PM

Rikki does sound like the man..

Armyguy03 · 4 December 2012, 01:39 AM

Sent my Sub out today to Rik, cant WAIT to get it back on my arm. Happy travels NATO Sub, its cold out there, but you'll make it.

CPT

mrbill2mrbill2 · 4 December 2012, 08:45 AM

Rikki's work speaks for itself - outstanding!

George Ab · 6 December 2012, 02:55 PM

I never hesitate to send someone Rikki's way as they are in good hands.

And speaking of Rikki. Rikki, thanks so much for your continued technical "brain trust" you provide to TRF. You are a true asset to the TRF community.

Rikki · 6 December 2012, 11:03 PM

Thank you all I enjoy TRF very much and the friends I have made here. Rikki

Gecko10 · 7 December 2012, 12:31 AM

Hopefully he will be getting my 1675 today or tomorrow. Its been over two weeks in transit from NW NM.

Armyguy03 · 19 December 2012, 06:43 AM

Agreed. Riki is AWESOME! My watch came back looking brand spanking new. So new, I didn't want to wear it. I then slapped myself and said it was my watch and I could wear it when I want.

ssn767 · 23 December 2012, 05:34 PM

I also agree with the OP and all the positive reponders. I had sent my mother's Tudor in to the Dallas RSC for inspection and servicing and the rep. I spoke with said that because the current dial was different from the one the watch came from the factory with, that it could only be serviced if the dial was replaced. I opted to not go through with the service and leave the watch as my mother had received it from my father over 30 years ago when he retired from ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia.

Thanks to the fine folks here and all their reviews of watch repair places, I felt confident that Rik would do a good job with the needed servicing - and I wasn't wrong!

Nickotime · 24 December 2012, 05:12 AM

In 2008 I dropped my gold/stainless Rolex Submariner from waist high onto a lightly carpeted gym floor. The watch seemed OK, but the bracelet was jammed shut. I contacted RSC in New York and ended up mailing it to them for service and repair. It took 6 weeks plus, but it was returned looking like new. However, it just never seemed right when winding.....It had a "dragging" sound and feel. I know, should have returned it.

A few months ago it started to vibrate and shutter when hand winding. So a couple of weeks ago I contacted RSC in New York and of course their answer was send it end we will look at it..... Contacted RSC in Dallas and even though they seemed more interested in my problem, the end result was send it. Both quoted the going service rate plus parts. Don't get me wrong I knew it would need to be sent in, I was just trying to justify where to send it.

The next day I sent an email to Rik explaining the symptoms and he replied the same day saying based on the symptoms it would need a new axle. I called him by telephone and he went more into detail of the steps involved including a complete service (which I wanted). Off to the post office it went to Florida and upon receiving the watch Rik called to verify his first thoughts on needing an axle were correct. He also answered several more questions I had on watch timing, repair time lines, etc. Repair was authorized and credit card info provided.

This week I received the watch back, tissue and bubble wrapped, "peanut" covered packed, double boxed. Watch looks and runs like new and I am very pleased. We are fortunate to have quality watch makers as Rik and the other well mentioned watch repair persons so often talked about on this forum.

Good job Rik!!!!!! Kudos

5 February 2012, 02:16 AM	#1
Transcon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal Watch: 1675/126710 Posts: 272	Rikki is outstanding Just got my 1675 back from Rikki and couldn't be more pleased with the results. Had the chance to visit his shop and he was a great guy to sit and talk with taking the time to answer all my questions. Dropped it off on a Monday and picked it up the next Friday, exactly as promised. Rikki is a man of his word and his work is top shelf. I would not hesitate to do business with him again, highly recommended Thanks Rikki

5 February 2012, 11:14 AM	#5
dddrees "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2010 Real Name: Dan Location: USA Watch: This N That Posts: 34,251	Looks good as new. Glad to hear you had such a magnificient experience. __________________ When it captures your imagination, that's when you know you have found your passion. Loyal Foot Soldier of The Nylon Nation. Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 February 2012, 07:42 PM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,364	Its great we have independents like Rikki still in business and doing fantastic work and more to the customers needs. And IMHO far more should use there services rather than use the RSC for a more personal customer satisfaction.. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

5 February 2012, 09:22 PM	#7
walds11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Adam Location: Philly ‘burbs Posts: 5,634	Awesome! Rikki serviced my 16610 Y serial back in May 2010. He is da man! __________________ Adam

9 February 2012, 07:54 AM	#11
nch209 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Nathan Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 2,775	I am strongly considering usuing Riki for my future needs. We have yet to speak, but I have been "researching" him... and all seems above board. What even better is that he is a positive member of this forum,,, which is way cool! __________________ nch209

5 February 2012, 02:20 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,281	Watch looks like new and Rikki is the man.

5 February 2012, 04:08 AM	#3
chicagofan "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Howard Location: Chicago Posts: 3,588	Very nice.

5 February 2012, 09:03 AM	#4
ejleta "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Eric Leta Location: Arizona Watch: Submariner Posts: 7	Couldnt agree more....Rikki just serviced my 16610...turn around was lightning fast and did a super job, bracelet/case look new and keeping perfect time

6 February 2012, 09:17 AM	#8
Hardluck "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: MONTGOMERY,aL. Posts: 12	How do you get ahold of Rikki? I'm gonna have to get mine serviced in the near future?

7 February 2012, 04:33 AM	#10
Kayaker52 Banned Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New york Posts: 255	Riki is the man,sent my old datejust for waterproof evaluation,he promtly called and said the case back had pitting and to it would not be waterproof .Oh well it is 56 years old.It is still wearable.PS with the out of this world price of an older model Rolex I will never be able to afford another.Brian.

9 February 2012, 12:39 PM	#12
MoBe "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 6,773	Without doubt one of our finest members!

10 February 2012, 02:56 PM	#13
Noriki "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bangkok Watch: Mix Posts: 253	I wish i can send my watch to Rikki for servcing but i am too far away.

10 February 2012, 10:55 PM	#14
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	I have customers in Australia __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

10 February 2012, 11:24 PM	#15
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	Rikki does sound like the man.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

4 December 2012, 01:39 AM	#16
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Sent my Sub out today to Rik, cant WAIT to get it back on my arm. Happy travels NATO Sub, its cold out there, but you'll make it. CPT

4 December 2012, 08:45 AM	#17
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	Rikki's work speaks for itself - outstanding! __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

6 December 2012, 02:55 PM	#18
George Ab "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: George Location: Seattle Watch: One of Them Posts: 6,924	I never hesitate to send someone Rikki's way as they are in good hands. And speaking of Rikki. Rikki, thanks so much for your continued technical "brain trust" you provide to TRF. You are a true asset to the TRF community. __________________

6 December 2012, 11:03 PM	#19
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Thank you all I enjoy TRF very much and the friends I have made here. Rikki __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

7 December 2012, 12:31 AM	#20
Gecko10 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New Mexico Watch: GMT 1675 Posts: 331	Hopefully he will be getting my 1675 today or tomorrow. Its been over two weeks in transit from NW NM.

19 December 2012, 06:43 AM	#21
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Agreed. Riki is AWESOME! My watch came back looking brand spanking new. So new, I didn't want to wear it. I then slapped myself and said it was my watch and I could wear it when I want. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

23 December 2012, 05:34 PM	#22
ssn767 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Arkansas Posts: 29	I also agree with the OP and all the positive reponders. I had sent my mother's Tudor in to the Dallas RSC for inspection and servicing and the rep. I spoke with said that because the current dial was different from the one the watch came from the factory with, that it could only be serviced if the dial was replaced. I opted to not go through with the service and leave the watch as my mother had received it from my father over 30 years ago when he retired from ARAMCO in Saudi Arabia. Thanks to the fine folks here and all their reviews of watch repair places, I felt confident that Rik would do a good job with the needed servicing - and I wasn't wrong!

24 December 2012, 05:12 AM	#23
Nickotime "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Chuck Location: Midwest USA Posts: 22	In 2008 I dropped my gold/stainless Rolex Submariner from waist high onto a lightly carpeted gym floor. The watch seemed OK, but the bracelet was jammed shut. I contacted RSC in New York and ended up mailing it to them for service and repair. It took 6 weeks plus, but it was returned looking like new. However, it just never seemed right when winding.....It had a "dragging" sound and feel. I know, should have returned it. A few months ago it started to vibrate and shutter when hand winding. So a couple of weeks ago I contacted RSC in New York and of course their answer was send it end we will look at it..... Contacted RSC in Dallas and even though they seemed more interested in my problem, the end result was send it. Both quoted the going service rate plus parts. Don't get me wrong I knew it would need to be sent in, I was just trying to justify where to send it. The next day I sent an email to Rik explaining the symptoms and he replied the same day saying based on the symptoms it would need a new axle. I called him by telephone and he went more into detail of the steps involved including a complete service (which I wanted). Off to the post office it went to Florida and upon receiving the watch Rik called to verify his first thoughts on needing an axle were correct. He also answered several more questions I had on watch timing, repair time lines, etc. Repair was authorized and credit card info provided. This week I received the watch back, tissue and bubble wrapped, "peanut" covered packed, double boxed. Watch looks and runs like new and I am very pleased. We are fortunate to have quality watch makers as Rik and the other well mentioned watch repair persons so often talked about on this forum. Good job Rik!!!!!! Kudos

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