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ColtFletcher · 20 November 2021, 10:05 AM

Deal All.
I have an older Lady's Presidents Model 6917.
There is not a local watch shop that wants to service this watch, including the Rolex dealer. They sent it to Dallas service center for me.

The Rolex Dallas center wanted $ 3,200 "for needed repairs" with all new hands, dial, glass, crown, Bezel and so on and suggested an additional $ 8800 for a new bracelet and buckle from the phone call I received from the Rolex dealer. So, no to that.

Main "spring and bar" are bad, gears, seals, bad due to water damage. The watch runs about 25-30 minutes fast every 24 hrs.

All I would like to do is get it running as good as it can as spending while spending as less as possible. The dial needs replaced or refinished (whichever cost less - aftermarket dial in champagne or other finish is fine).

I am not apposed to convert it to an aftermarket quartz movement with a new or refinished dial.
Any help is gratefully appreciated.

Thank you,
Col. Fletcher

ColtFletcher · 24 November 2021, 02:02 PM

any suggestions for a competent watch guy?

214270Explorer · 25 November 2021, 02:07 AM

Phillip Ridley is a well known CW21 Watchmaker in Arizona who has many years' experience in overhauling vintage Rolex.
He will not attempt to restore your vintage piece to factory new appearance, as Rolex always wants to do with valuable old vintage pieces.
Phillip is highly respected here at TRF.
(He has done work for me, and I highly recommend him.)

Phone him; he will be happy to discuss your needs.

Phillip@ridleywatchmakers.com
Ridleywatchmakers.com
817.821.2118

Or you can also try Rolliworks in California:
https://www.rolliworks.com/

They are the bracelet experts - you may or may not want/need to have a full bracelet restoration - if it not "too" badly worn, I would be tempted to leave it as is.
But check with them anyway.

ColtFletcher · 25 November 2021, 06:59 AM

Thank you so much. I will reach out to him.

Larry Stevens · 25 November 2021, 11:14 AM

Putting a quartz movement in would be a sacrilege.
Just my opinion

ColtFletcher · 25 November 2021, 11:52 AM

Great word, counselor! My thought about that was an inexpensive solution to allow the watch to serve its function and be enjoyed for a few more years until the grand kids have to deal with it.

I am contacting Mr. Ridley for a proper solution and appreciate all of the help and guidance.

20 November 2021, 10:05 AM	#1
ColtFletcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Tyler Location: Southern Miss Watch: Ref. 3729/1 Posts: 143	Lady's Presidents Model 6917 Service needed Deal All. I have an older Lady's Presidents Model 6917. There is not a local watch shop that wants to service this watch, including the Rolex dealer. They sent it to Dallas service center for me. The Rolex Dallas center wanted $ 3,200 "for needed repairs" with all new hands, dial, glass, crown, Bezel and so on and suggested an additional $ 8800 for a new bracelet and buckle from the phone call I received from the Rolex dealer. So, no to that. Main "spring and bar" are bad, gears, seals, bad due to water damage. The watch runs about 25-30 minutes fast every 24 hrs. All I would like to do is get it running as good as it can as spending while spending as less as possible. The dial needs replaced or refinished (whichever cost less - aftermarket dial in champagne or other finish is fine). I am not apposed to convert it to an aftermarket quartz movement with a new or refinished dial. Any help is gratefully appreciated. Thank you, Col. Fletcher __________________ TF

24 November 2021, 02:02 PM	#2
ColtFletcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Tyler Location: Southern Miss Watch: Ref. 3729/1 Posts: 143	any suggestions for a competent watch guy? __________________ TF

25 November 2021, 02:07 AM	#3
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Phillip Ridley is a well known CW21 Watchmaker in Arizona who has many years' experience in overhauling vintage Rolex. He will not attempt to restore your vintage piece to factory new appearance, as Rolex always wants to do with valuable old vintage pieces. Phillip is highly respected here at TRF. (He has done work for me, and I highly recommend him.) Phone him; he will be happy to discuss your needs. Phillip@ridleywatchmakers.com Ridleywatchmakers.com 817.821.2118 Or you can also try Rolliworks in California: https://www.rolliworks.com/ They are the bracelet experts - you may or may not want/need to have a full bracelet restoration - if it not "too" badly worn, I would be tempted to leave it as is. But check with them anyway. __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

25 November 2021, 06:59 AM	#4
ColtFletcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Tyler Location: Southern Miss Watch: Ref. 3729/1 Posts: 143	Thank you so much. I will reach out to him. __________________ TF

25 November 2021, 11:52 AM	#6
ColtFletcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Tyler Location: Southern Miss Watch: Ref. 3729/1 Posts: 143	Great word, counselor! My thought about that was an inexpensive solution to allow the watch to serve its function and be enjoyed for a few more years until the grand kids have to deal with it. I am contacting Mr. Ridley for a proper solution and appreciate all of the help and guidance. __________________ TF

25 November 2021, 11:14 AM	#5
Larry Stevens "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Low Bank Posts: 7	Putting a quartz movement in would be a sacrilege. Just my opinion

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