teknotronik Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Does any one know who or what kind of jewlers would be willing to relube and maintenance a rep rolex? Im sure a authorized Rolex dealer wouldnt be the best place to take a rep rolex. So then what would be a good place or person to take the watch to for maintenance. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackxv6 Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Does any one know who or what kind of jewlers would be willing to relube and maintenance a rep rolex? Im sure a authorized Rolex dealer wouldnt be the best place to take a rep rolex. So then what would be a good place or person to take the watch to for maintenance. Can anyone point me in the right direction? The Zigmeister? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Does any one know who or what kind of jewlers would be willing to relube and maintenance a rep rolex? Im sure a authorized Rolex dealer wouldnt be the best place to take a rep rolex. So then what would be a good place or person to take the watch to for maintenance. Can anyone point me in the right direction? At this point, you're supposed to tell us where you live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshot Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 my experience has been that small independent watchmakers are more than willing to service eta reps between quartz watches and mall kiosks full of ham handed teenagers installing batteries and straps they generally are happy to have the work. watchmaker/jewelers in very nice areas that possibly sell higher end brands (new or used) are a totally different story. the secret seems to be talking to them, letting them know you are in to mechanical watches and appreciate what a watchmaker does and that there is the potential for repeat business... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alligoat Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 You need to find the independent watchmaker in your area that can work on an ETA. If you have a Chinese movement in your watch, you probably just need to buy another watch- the movements aren't worth servicing. Some people don't like working on reps cause they can't get parts if something breaks, but you have to understand that it's a risk you, as the owner of the watch, have to be willing to take. Of course movement parts for an ETA can be found, but crowns, crystals, etc. are hard to come by. Just keep asking around and be honest about what you've got- it ain't that big a deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teknotronik Posted February 14, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 At this point, you're supposed to tell us where you live. Im located in Houston, Texas. Thats what i assumed small independent watch shop are my best option for a ETA movement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I was lucky to find a watchmaster to work with reps. He works in the same city than I live, so I see him very often. He can remove a rolex dial feet to adjust them to eta movement, has a lot of tools and services eta by dissambling the whole movement. Aint expensive at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephane Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I was lucky to find a watchmaster to work with reps. He works in the same city than I live, so I see him very often. He can remove a rolex dial feet to adjust them to eta movement, has a lot of tools and services eta by dissambling the whole movement. Aint expensive at all. Hi All, If one of you knows someone in Belgium it would be great to let us know . We can't allways send to Ziggy unfotunately ;-) Cheers Stephane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have it on fairly good authority that, in the UK, the British Horological Institute are stepping up their campaign to warn their members against working with "fake" watches. Indeed my trusty reliable, and local watchsmith, on whom I depended greatly, has now informed me that he can no longer service or repair my reps. In my opinion it will become increasingly difficult to find High Street watchsmiths who are prepared to work on our reps and as such we will have to rely, even more, on our own "in-house" repair guys. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I have it on fairly good authority that, in the UK, the British Horological Institute are stepping up their campaign to warn their members against working with "fake" watches. Bugger. I was looking forward to that luxury. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Here are some pictures for your pleasure: removing hands...Old school method. ETA ETA for oiling the jewels... Waterproof tester machine I, myself Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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