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Old 10 April 2019, 03:56 PM   #1
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Service/Repair in Los Angeles

Hello! I'm new to the forum and hoping to benefit from your wisdom.

I'm looking for a good place in Los Angeles for service and repair. Does anyone have any recommendations? These watches have an enormous amount of sentimental value for me, and I'd appreciate any guidance towards people/businesses that you trust. Thanks so much for your time and advice!
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Old 10 April 2019, 04:13 PM   #2
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http://www.lawatchworks.com/about.html

many of our friends use them and they are top notch.
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Old 11 April 2019, 06:51 AM   #3
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Also try Watch Buyers Group in Pasadena. Service prices are more reasonable.
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Old 11 April 2019, 07:17 AM   #4
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Ironically, both shops are in Pasadena. Good news for those on the northside or in the Foothills.
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Old 11 April 2019, 09:52 AM   #5
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You can try Jorge from Montoya Watch Service Center. He's a great, knowledgeable guy with the right tools and knowledge. Used to be a Rolex technician from Beverly Hills RSC. He is the go-to guy for one of the top vintage watch dealers on Melrose.
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Old 11 April 2019, 01:51 PM   #6
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Thanks very much for all the good leads so far! Just wondering... One of these watches is a reference that's out of production and might be a little harder to service and find parts for. Does that have an effect on where you'd recommend I go?
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Old 11 April 2019, 02:43 PM   #7
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Thanks very much for all the good leads so far! Just wondering... One of these watches is a reference that's out of production and might be a little harder to service and find parts for. Does that have an effect on where you'd recommend I go?
call LAWW and ask them about it. they are well experienced in vintage. that's their business.
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Old 12 April 2019, 02:06 AM   #8
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many of our friends use them and they are top notch.
+1. They serviced my red sub and are now servicing my 1803. Good guys and dedicated enthusiasts.
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Old 12 April 2019, 11:49 AM   #9
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Jorge at Montoya Watch Services is top notch in my book.

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Old 12 April 2019, 05:47 PM   #10
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+1. They serviced my red sub and are now servicing my 1803. Good guys and dedicated enthusiasts.
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They are the best in my book and only shop I use any longer.
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Old 19 April 2019, 05:42 AM   #11
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They are the best in my book and only shop I use any longer.
I am curious if you have ever used the Watch Buyers Group in Pasadena too? Their warranty is 5 years for a service in comparison to only 1 year for LAWW. Just curious. Getting ready to service my watch which has been in a drawer for most of 25 years since the last service.
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Old 19 April 2019, 06:27 AM   #12
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I always go to Time Tec Watch Service center in the jewelry district. I had them service my dad's Rolex, a Cartier and a Breitling. All came out nice. Google them. Lots of yelp reviews too.
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Old 11 August 2019, 03:56 AM   #13
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I need to withdraw this recommendation due to recent events. If you want service, I would suggest LA Watch Works in Pasadena. Stand up guys. Meticulous and careful.

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Old 13 August 2019, 03:17 PM   #14
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LA Watchworks. Best in the biz
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