I personally operate out of Southern California (Newport Beach area). With that said--there are watchmakers all around the US that are specialists in vintage Rolex. If you aren't from Southern Cali--just mention what area you are in--and I'm sure that myself or other watch nuts ( @fantasycurse42) can point you in the right direction in regards to watchmakers that are in your neck of the woods.thanks for the info. where are you at? i've never trusted anyone with this watch, other than rolex.
i'm right down the road. aliso viejo. pm me your info and i'll stop by.I personally operate out of Southern California (Newport Beach area). With that said--there are watchmakers all around the US that are specialists in vintage Rolex. If you aren't from Southern Cali--just mention what area you are in--and I'm sure that myself or other watch nuts ( @fantasycurse42) can point you in the right direction in regards to watchmakers that are in your neck of the woods.
My friend owns a jewelry store in Calabasas--are you familiar with Polacheks?I personally operate out of Southern California (Newport Beach area). With that said--there are watchmakers all around the US that are specialists in vintage Rolex. If you aren't from Southern Cali--just mention what area you are in--and I'm sure that myself or other watch nuts ( @fantasycurse42) can point you in the right direction in regards to watchmakers that are in your neck of the woods.
Absolutely. Beautiful shop that carries some fantastic brands. I actually know a dude that used to do some of their watch repairs/work.My friend owns a jewelry store in Calabasas--are you familiar with Polacheks?
I stopped wearing a watch when it stopped being cool to have a huge black rubber watch that said g shock on it.Don't Noonan said:I stopped wearing a watch a decade ago and don't ever see myself wearing one again. If someone offered me a rolex for $300 and assuming I couldn't just turn around and sell it would not buy it.
Wait, that's not cool anymore?I stopped wearing a watch when it stopped being cool to have a huge black rubber watch that said g shock on it.
Eeesh. I know I'm in need of an "intervention" with my Seamaster (c. 2004), but haven't pursued it. Recommendations of someone in DC or South Arlington (Pentagon City/Crystal City)to service my watch or should I send it in to Omega?jvdesigns2002 said:If it has been sitting stagnant for several years--do not wind it--as the watch is probably dry inside and running it while it's not properly lubcriated could put some major wear on the parts. If it was serviced in the last year or two--then winding/using it isn't a bad idea. If it has been several years since it has last been serviced--you'll want to find a watchmaker that is trustworthy and is familiar with working on vintage Rolex's. If you decide to send it in to Rolex directly--make sure to tell them not to do any modifications to the hands/dial and not to polish the exterior. Sounds like an awesome watch that you have.
With Omega--you have a couple of options if you want to have your watch properly serviced. They have 2 certified factory service centers that are relatively close to you where you could ship your watch in (New Jersey and New York). A full service on a steel Seamaster should run $550 if yours is a non-chronograph (time and date functions only). If your Seamaster is a chronograph version (time+date+stop watch)--I believe it runs $200 more but I haven't double checked factory pricing in a little while.Eeesh. I know I'm in need of an "intervention" with my Seamaster (c. 2004), but haven't pursued it. Recommendations of someone in DC or South Arlington (Pentagon City/Crystal City)to service my watch or should I send it in to Omega?
G-shocks are definitely still very cool and desirable. Casio has made G-shocks out of their own propeitary alloy of titanium that retail in the $3-$6k range. They also have released special editions that sell out immediately and are quite collectible. G-shocks embody a pretty large cultural range. From having a "street vibe" to a "sports vibe"--to the old school "calculator watch" vibe--there are hardcore G-shock collectors out there. Heck--there is even a sub-culture where people create "G-Shock" artwork. One of my really great buddies is a very talented artist (he does paintings as well as tattoos)--and I curated him to make me a large piece of G-shock artwork. I had a bunch of extra G-shock bezels/faceplates and I had him make me a painting of a flying "G-Shock" monster done in a street art (kinda graffiti) genre. It turned out amazing and I still have it. I showed a picture of it to some Casio reps at a watch/jewelry show a couple years back and they were salivating for me to allow them to use it for them to take to future trade shows. I was worried that it could get damaged in the process--so I hesitated to let that happen.Wait, that's not cool anymore?![]()
Heh. That's so cool. I'd love to see that.Heck--there is even a sub-culture where people create "G-Shock" artwork. One of my really great buddies is a very talented artist (he does paintings as well as tattoos)--and I curated him to make me a large piece of G-shock artwork. I had a bunch of extra G-shock bezels/faceplates and I had him make me a painting of a flying "G-Shock" monster done in a street art (kinda graffiti) genre.
Pm me your email address and I'll gladly send you some pics of it. I don't know how to send pics through this platform.Heh. That's so cool. I'd love to see that.
Sure thing. At the Dr's but will do so in a minutePm me your email address and I'll gladly send you some pics of it. I don't know how to send pics through this platform.