Service question

[Shark1]

I was wondering how Rolex trained service people are on a Super Sea wolf early 70's.  My guy does a lot of watches in particular Rolex and subcontracts for dealers (Rolex) in the area, and I was wondering if anybody has had good or bad dealings with former Rolex people now in private business.  Should I stay away or just proceed with caution or this should be no problem with the off-set pinion service?  Any Comments would be appreciated.  Thank You Mike Sharkey

[Butch]

Search for BWG here and you will gain a lot of insight into you question. Your guy's biggest problem will be the lack of parts availability. THEN there is the canon pinion work, not really for the uninitiated.

[jon p]

  welcome to our forum. just" cut to the chase " and use our forum watchmaker, you will be better off in the end and someone who KNOWS all the zodiac tricks will correctly service your watch.

[rdenney]

Plus, it is almost guaranteed that BWG will be less expensive than a Rolex-trained watchmaker. I think those guys must spend half their training on understanding the Rolex Mystique business model.

Rick " " Denney

[incountry]

Plus, it is almost guaranteed that BWG will be less expensive than a Rolex-trained watchmaker. I think those guys must spend half their training on understanding the Rolex Mystique business model.

Rick " " Denney

Rick,
I located a diagram of the much sought after "Rolex Mystique Business Model" you referred to. I'm certain that understanding it takes up ALL their time! 


 

[Ultra-Vintage]

 

[jon p]

  just remember guys, a rolex watch movement has all the basic parts and pieces as any other good mechanical watch. when you tack "ROLEX" onto it it just demands a much higher repair price. my 1967 rolex date just date stopped advancing, rolex service center wanted $500., yes, i said $500. to repair it. another non rolex watchmaker charged $50.00 to fix it. it works just like new now.