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7 February 2017, 07:20 AM | #1 |
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ABC, LAWW, Ricci...who would you recommend to restore and service
thinking of giving my 6263 a face lift. And while at the spa she might as well get a full movement service. Needless to say, RSC is out of the question.
There are quiet a few choices out there. Who would you recommend? What are your experiences, good and bad?
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7 February 2017, 07:30 AM | #2 |
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I guess it would depend on what you mean by "face lift." (I certainly wouldn't touch the dial on any vintage piece, especially a Daytona, although maybe you're using the term loosely.)
I've used ABC and LAWW with great success, and I've heard/read very good things about Riki. Bob Ridley is also a good option. |
7 February 2017, 07:55 AM | #3 | |
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All those guys are great. I'd also recommend our own Tommy (R.W.T.). He does amazing work in service and restoration, and is about the nicest guy you could deal with. Good luck! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk |
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7 February 2017, 08:14 AM | #4 |
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If you're considering having it polished, I can attest that Beau at LAWW is an absolute magician.
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7 February 2017, 08:15 AM | #5 |
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send to RCS and have them throw in a service dial while they are at it!
Lol... Have used LAWW (and before when the team was at ABC) with great results.
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7 February 2017, 11:33 PM | #7 | |
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thank you everybody for your input.
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8 February 2017, 12:37 AM | #8 |
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ABC, LAWW, Ricci...who would you recommend to restore and service
I've used Rik, great experience every time.
If you're referring to Christina Ricci, I'm not sure if she knows anything about watches but I'd be willing to let her try! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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8 February 2017, 02:19 AM | #9 |
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LAWW for sure.
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8 February 2017, 06:59 AM | #10 |
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8 February 2017, 08:09 AM | #11 |
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LAWW or if your in the Toronto area, Damiani Jewlers.
Chonger is the watchmaker. Rolex Authorized service center. Does all my vintage work. |
8 February 2017, 08:16 AM | #12 |
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ABC and LAWW. I did not have a good experience with Rik.
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8 February 2017, 08:25 AM | #13 |
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I used Bob Ridley in the past and if I needed service TODAY would go ABC or LAWW
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8 February 2017, 03:40 PM | #14 |
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Case work, always ABC or LAWW only, let's see that beauty please :)
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Does anyone have an alternative e-mail address for LAWW? The address on their website (hello@lawatchworks.com) is getting no response. Cheers.
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9 February 2017, 11:06 AM | #17 |
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Any one know of a good place/person in Denver to get movement serviced? Last time i took my Watch AD they swapped the Dial and Hands with out asking:( Now I've been on a two year quest to find a period correct 16800 matte dial and hands. Watch was handed down from my father and it had a great cream patina!
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9 February 2017, 11:32 AM | #19 | |
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9 February 2017, 11:35 AM | #21 |
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LA watch works, hands down. I've had terrific experience with them, and their work speaks for itself: besides numerous examples here, check out their instagram page.
Also, be aware that ABC Watchwerks in Los Angeles, and LA Watch Works in Pasadena, CA, are two different companies. |
9 February 2017, 12:28 PM | #22 |
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AD told me after the fact that the dial had sun damage and needed to be replaced. The dial was sent in to Rolex for the exchange before i could do anything about it. Obviously i never used them again. I am still looking for a reasonable priced dial and hands to get it back to its original condition. not much comes up on TRF and i don't trust Ebay.
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Both ABC and LAWW do amazing casework. Alex @ ABC and Beau @ LAWW have an equivalent skill set. Both are amazing artisans. You can't go wrong either way. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I wonder why LA WatchWorks isn't a vendor or has more presence here...
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16 February 2017, 11:30 AM | #26 |
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Just sent my Red Sub to Edvi for service and minor casework.Looking forward to seeing the end result!
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17 February 2017, 01:12 PM | #27 |
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check out my thread, I just got my watch back from ABC, amazing work!!!!!
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22 February 2017, 11:02 AM | #28 |
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If anyone from ABC is reading this forum, could you please respond to my three requests for an estimate on my GMT 16710? johnniemack (at) gmail (dot com). Thanks.
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Hey Zach, I wouldn't recommend anyone in the Denver area for vintage service. There is one CW21 shop in the area at Matheu's Fine Watches in Highlands Ranch, however, and that would probably be your best bet. Right Time also does service but I have not had the best experience with them in the past. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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7 March 2017, 02:22 PM | #30 |
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I just sent my Rolex 1665 to Edvi as well for case work
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