I need recommendations of a trustworthy repair shop for early automatic mechanical self-winding) watches. Two of Heidi's PD watches need service (sway bar mount and an input shaft ).
Even the best early Porsche mechanicals need help eventually.
I need recommendations of a trustworthy repair shop for early automatic mechanical self-winding) watches. Two of Heidi's PD watches need service (sway bar mount and an input shaft ).
Even the best early Porsche mechanicals need help eventually.
Zitronengelb R1012 the RatBasterd
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If they are the early 70's and 80's type they are actually IWC (International Watch Company).....Any decent old school watchmaker should be able to service them.
I hope this helps.
Thanks Aaron. I'm sure there are hundreds of good ol' watchmakers out there, I just don't want to try them out one at a time, if you know what I mean. I would hope that the first one I go to would do a perfect job, but one guy around here has already elliminated himself from the pool.
I'm not averse to sending them off to distant lands if the guy is tried and true with good history.
Zitronengelb R1012 the RatBasterd
RGruppe #183
Jens - I'm also looking for a repair/restoration shop for my Lemania. I don't have a specific recommendation but here's Chuck Maddox's website. He is a watch guru and I don't believe he would link anybody but the best. Scroll down to the 'Repair' section on the right side and there's quite a long list.
http://home.xnet.com/~cmaddox/watch.html#Parts/Tools:
Not listed but someone I've heard good things about is West Repairs in the UK:
http://www.westrepairs.co.uk/
You could also try going to the IWC forum on timezone.com and asking there.....good luck....
Guys,
I am trying to find a trustworthy repairer for P.D. watches too. Dad bought himself and Mum matching Porsche Design watches back in 1980. I am pretty sure they are made by Orfina. Black chronograph for him, corresponding black ladies watch for her. Both watches stopped working quite a few years ago and I seem to recall that we did send them to Switzerland somewhere, but they weren't fixed . I would really like to get both watches repaired for Mum...it's one of those things I sorta promised I'd do .
If anyone can help me out with a suggestion for a trustworthy watch repairer who knows these watches I'd be very grateful.
Thanks guys,
Cheers,
I have a slew (midwesteese for many) of vintage watch sites on my home computer list of favorites, but I'm outa' town for a few days. Here's one that I have considered for a 40's chronograph in my drawer: http://www.farfo.com/
As you may have already learned, finding someone who is expert at watches with vintage movements is akin to the rarity of folks who can adjust IDA or IDS Webers, so proceed with caution. There are many knowledgable vintage watch dealers scattered across the globe, so contacting a few of them could be a good start. This'll keep you busy for a while: http://www.top50watch.com/index.php?
Jim
SWBGRUPPE
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Another that was recommended to me:
http://www.amatteroftimeltd.com/html/watch_repair.htm
Jens:
A friend of mine is a vintage Rolex collector and uses a very old time watchmaker who does his all of his work. The guy is good and generally only works on high dollar watches. The PD watch vexed him.
The bad news is that the parts for these watches are not easy to come by and it took forever and a day to get it repaired. YMMV.
I wish I had more to add but if you do find someone make sure he knows what he's getting into.
Best of luck,
Tom
Another possible for you. I just bought a band for a Hamilton here. Jan mentioned that they also service Rolex. Easy lady to deal with on the phone:
Jan Nesbit
Nesbit's fine watch Service Inc.
1425 4th Ave. Ste 402
Seattle, WA 98101
Ph 206-623-1211
FX 206-623-1710
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