Watchworks Bristol UK

[alex.cicollo]

Hello,

Seems these guys are as good as Rolliworks in the US in case anyone needs their help with scratches,dings, etc! I haven’t needed to use them yet. I’m sure the day will come...

A

[gramo]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

Hello,

Seems these guys are as good as Rolliworks in the US in case anyone needs their help with scratches,dings, etc! I haven’t needed to use them yet. I’m sure the day will come...

A

Hi, Yes they (Watchworks) are very good and they are a Rolex Service Centre, Rocco (owner) has spent millions on machines etc so he can carry out Rolex repair and service, also good bloke too.

[Sprezzatura!,]

I’ve seen some of their work online on an Omega. Amazing.

[joli160]

They don’t accept any job from out of the UK

[Ranger67]

Good to know, hopefully will not need to use.

[alex.cicollo]

That’s great to know! Hopefully I won’t need them but good to know there’s somewhere in the UK!

[kwingy]

Nice thanks for sharing - didn't know these guys before but obviously do now.

[Harry-57]

Originally Posted by gramo

Hi, Yes they (Watchworks) are very good and they are a Rolex Service Centre, Rocco (owner) has spent millions on machines etc so he can carry out Rolex repair and service, also good bloke too.

I know they are a superb outfit. Are they really a RSC? I think this is a misleading statement. They are not listed as one by Rolex.

My AD in Bath has a Rolex trained and accredited watchmaker on site who is allowed to do some warranty, service and repair work on Rolex watches. They use (and pay for) the same level of equipment and training as the UK RSC in West Malling. But my AD is not an RSC and would not claim to be.

When people start blurring these things the company begins to lose credibility. It is not necessary to oversell WW Bristol and it does them no favours.

[Sprezzatura!,]

They are not an official Rolex service centre. I don’t think they claim to be.

However, they do own a lapping machine that Rolex themselves used to own, from what I know.

[G3Z]

Thank you for the heads up!

I have been seeking to find another trust worthy service centre. Not too far away from me either!

[alex.cicollo]

What does a lapping machine do?

[Harry-57]

It laps.

I think.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Harry-57

It laps.

I think.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by G3Z

Thank you for the heads up!

I have been seeking to find another trust worthy service centre. Not too far away from me either!

My pleasure. I haven’t used them though! But they seem great.

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

What does a lapping machine do?

It’s a machine (and process) that enables someone to create a certain finish.

In their case, they will have been trained to use the machine so they have expertise in gaining a Rolex quality finish.

[joli160]

It can make these beautiful Bexley edges

[Number3]

Originally Posted by joli160

It can make these beautiful Bexley edges

Exactly where they bought it from.

[Cookman]

Good to know. Cheers

[alex.cicollo]

Thank you all! Lapping, Bexley edges! Learning new expressions every day!!

[alex.cicollo]

Does all polishing create the bexley bezel? What If it’s just done on the side of the watch, for instance?

[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by alex.cicollo

Does all polishing create the bexley bezel? What If it’s just done on the side of the watch, for instance?

Nope. Not if the person polishing is actually interested in ensuring they don’t create an over polished edge.

[steeevvvooo]

Good to know, thanks. Heard a lot of good things about US outfits offering this type of service but having someone similar on this side of the pond may be useful for the future.

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[Sprezzatura!,]

Originally Posted by steeevvvooo

Good to know, thanks. Heard a lot of good things about US outfits offering this type of service but having someone similar on this side of the pond may be useful for the future.

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It’s as simple as this.

You go to a place like that in Bristol and advise them on what you want, and they will take note of instruction.

You go to RSC, and you’ll get what they want you to have, regardless of instruction.

[Bob the brush]

Do they overhaul bracelets? I have one that needs doing, lots of stretch, I am going to send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong, but would much prefer a UK based restorer with great credentials.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Bob the brush

Do they overhaul bracelets? I have one that needs doing, lots of stretch, I am going to send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong, but would much prefer a UK based restorer with great credentials.

I’m not sure - but I bet they do.

Give them a call, they’re super responsive.

[alex.cicollo]

Originally Posted by Bob the brush

Do they overhaul bracelets? I have one that needs doing, lots of stretch, I am going to send it to Michael Young in Hong Kong, but would much prefer a UK based restorer with great credentials.

I spoke to watchworks today re something else and yes, they do overhaul bracelets ... given them a call.

[alex.cicollo]

I’ve been searching for other alternatives in the U.K., and also found the following company... they say they are “Rolex accredited”, although I’m not sure I understand what that means exactly ....

https://www.prestigetimeservices.co.uk/get-in-touch/