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brockburst · 20 February 2021, 03:13 AM

Anyone aware of any trusted watchmakers Chicago area that are reputable and experienced enough to handle vintage?

Typically I send my stuff across trusted service experts which all have been suggested a ton of times (Ridley, LAWW etc) but I just need some basic adjustments such as 1675 Bezel tweak, new gasket installed for my 16520 crystal etc, and the cost of shipping these high value watches far outweighs the small cost of repairs/time.

Anyone know of any?

brockburst · 23 February 2021, 03:04 AM

bump

mrs_LA · 23 February 2021, 03:14 AM

Have you tried looking into the AWCI website? You can try and find a watchmaker closest to your zip code. You can narrow their qualifications as well if you prefer somebody who is certified.

brockburst · 23 February 2021, 03:20 AM

didnt know that existed, thanks!

mrs_LA · 23 February 2021, 03:38 AM

Many of the vintage collectors in a different forum suggested this to me when I first started out.

That was how I found one of my watchmakers today, who I have a good working relationship with. I'm sure you'll find one you can go to for these quick fixes.

etp095 · 23 February 2021, 03:56 AM

A-z fine watch & Chrono repair in hardwood heights. I took my brothers explorer 2 to them for a service, the rotor was broken. That was about a year ago, so far so good. It was a reasonable quote, about $300.

20 February 2021, 03:13 AM	#1
brockburst 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 792	Vintage Watch Repair in Chicago, IL Anyone aware of any trusted watchmakers Chicago area that are reputable and experienced enough to handle vintage? Typically I send my stuff across trusted service experts which all have been suggested a ton of times (Ridley, LAWW etc) but I just need some basic adjustments such as 1675 Bezel tweak, new gasket installed for my 16520 crystal etc, and the cost of shipping these high value watches far outweighs the small cost of repairs/time. Anyone know of any?

23 February 2021, 03:14 AM	#3
mrs_LA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,362	Have you tried looking into the AWCI website? You can try and find a watchmaker closest to your zip code. You can narrow their qualifications as well if you prefer somebody who is certified. __________________ Instagram: @angelcitytime

23 February 2021, 03:38 AM	#5
mrs_LA 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: SoCal Posts: 4,362	Many of the vintage collectors in a different forum suggested this to me when I first started out. That was how I found one of my watchmakers today, who I have a good working relationship with. I'm sure you'll find one you can go to for these quick fixes. __________________ Instagram: @angelcitytime

23 February 2021, 03:56 AM	#6
etp095 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: rudolph Location: chicago burbs Posts: 2,026	A-z fine watch & Chrono repair in hardwood heights. I took my brothers explorer 2 to them for a service, the rotor was broken. That was about a year ago, so far so good. It was a reasonable quote, about $300. __________________ tt date circa 69' 5513 circa 81' ss sub w/date (z) pepsi gmt for dad(D) polar expy II(z) 1675 gmt circa 68' ladies datejust on jubilee for mom (z) sea dweller16600(M) SS Sub-C(g) Omega Planet Ocean,45.5 on mesh(2500D)

23 February 2021, 03:04 AM	#2
brockburst 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 792	bump

23 February 2021, 03:20 AM	#4
brockburst 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Chicago Posts: 792	didnt know that existed, thanks!

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