Rolex Repair Specialist

[Ikemi]

An unfortunate set of events; A colleague was carrying a heavy box through an open door, was knocked by another member of staff, and subsequently caught his 1975 Oyster Perpetual Date against the door frame. The bracelet 'snapped' close to one of the end links and then fell onto a tile floor!

The watch is still running (no idea of accuracy), but he'd like to have it professionally inspected for further damage, as well as have the bracelet repaired. He didn't have the watch with him today, but he's going to bring it in tomorrow for me to post up some pics ...

Does anyone know of a decent Rolex repair specialist in the Bucks/Berks area? If not, are there any other specialist independents he could send the watch to?

Cheers!

[Sf_Manta]

I'll ask my old man since he used to work at Morleys down in Watford for many years. I'm sure he'll know of a specialist.

EDIT: Michael Jones in Northampton should be able to carry out the repairs.

Edited by Sf_Manta on Thursday 31st May 17:28

[Chicane-UK]

I can heartily recommend Duncan @ Genesis Watchmaking. He has exceptionally good feedback on TZ-UK, for looking after a number of high quality watches such as Rolex..

http://www.genesiswatchmaking.co.uk/

I sent my Speedmaster Professional off to him for a service and was staggered at the level of customer service I received (prompt responses to emails, all dates / estimates adhered to) and of course the watch came back running and looking perfect.

I won't ever use anyone else based on this and a subsequent dealing with him.

[964RS]

Duncan at Genesis gets good reviews - you could try Bill Rice also:

http://www.williamricewatches.com/servicing.php

[Hoofy]

Ouch.

I just noticed it costs more to service my watches than to service my car.

[Riff Raff]

Hoofy said:

Ouch.

I just noticed it costs more to service my watches than to service my car.

Yes, but they don't disassemble your car into its component parts and put it back together again when they service it

[Ikemi]

He brought the watch in today and it looks as though several parts of the bracelet are damaged, as well as the part that has disconnected itself, so I'm guessing a trip back to Rolex for a new bracelet!

[David911RSR]

Chicane-UK said:

I can heartily recommend Duncan @ Genesis Watchmaking. He has exceptionally good feedback on TZ-UK, for looking after a number of high quality watches such as Rolex..

http://www.genesiswatchmaking.co.uk/

I sent my Speedmaster Professional off to him for a service and was staggered at the level of customer service I received (prompt responses to emails, all dates / estimates adhered to) and of course the watch came back running and looking perfect.

I won't ever use anyone else based on this and a subsequent dealing with him.

+1 all my rolex repairs/servicing is carried out by Duncan

[Hoofy]

Riff Raff said:

Yes, but they don't disassemble your car into its component parts and put it back together again when they service it

My car is quite rusty.