Replica-friendly Watchmakers For Quick Fixes--anyone?

[watchlover321]

Anyone knows of some? For those 'qwik fixes' if ya catch my drift

[HauteHippie]

Anyone knows of some? For those 'qwik fixes' if ya catch my drift

There's a place in San Mateo that I've seen recommended but don't recall the name. Try doing a search or perhaps this will spark someone else's memory.

[watchlover321]

Shameless BUMP as I searched and found nothing for San Mateo

There was one mention of Zecko Watch repair in the East Bay.

Any in the SJ/SF/Oakland area?

If you don't feel like disclosing publicly, feel free to PM me

Thanks again!

[ubiquitous]

What are you looking to have done? Movement work? Case work?

Some watchmakers/repairers are hesitant to work on Chinese movements (due to lack of parts availability), but are willing to service Swiss ETAs. Some don't care either way, but make no guarantees. Most should have the capability to do case work, though that might be limited to what you want done.

As far as recommendations go... I have none. But I only raise these questions as it might provide some useful information to other members so as they can give a better recommendation (if possible).

[Devedander]

Appreciate any info on this as well... I am north bay (50 miles north of SF) and am mostly interested in people who can service asian and swiss movements.

[watchlover321]

Ubi--Good points.

My preference distribution is as follows

1. 80% Movements

2. 20% Case work

For complex Asian Movements such as the newer 7750s I only trust The Zigmeister.

Looking a local guy to do inspections, simple dial swaps and the kind, also movement swaps if any even--since I don't have the aptitude for watchwork

What are you looking to have done? Movement work? Case work?

Some watchmakers/repairers are hesitant to work on Chinese movements (due to lack of parts availability), but are willing to service Swiss ETAs. Some don't care either way, but make no guarantees. Most should have the capability to do case work, though that might be limited to what you want done.

As far as recommendations go... I have none. But I only raise these questions as it might provide some useful information to other members so as they can give a better recommendation (if possible).

[watchlover321]

BUMP.. Before it gets shoved under the carpet

[HauteHippie]

Anyone knows of some? For those 'qwik fixes' if ya catch my drift

For some reason, this place is ringing a bell:

http://tinyurl.com/yfb9by

Worth a call, at least.

[watchlover321]

Funny, since I am looking at that one too--got a window open with the review for that shop! I will definitely try and call

Thx chieftang!

For some reason, this place is ringing a bell:

http://tinyurl.com/yfb9by

Worth a call, at least.

[astig]

i am also looking for one in the area.

[HauteHippie]

Funny, since I am looking at that one too--got a window open with the review for that shop! I will definitely try and call

Thx chieftang!

Hmm I looked at the review and it said it's inside of a Rite Aid store. That doesn't sound right.... This might not be the place.

[deltatahoe]

PM sent. i have a guy in sf that i've talked to about reps, etc (he didn't seem opposed to them), but have never had any real work done by him. he has a solid watchmaker background though (he's from germany and has a 'masters' degree in watchmaking).

dt