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Can you recommend a reliable watchmaker ( vintage )

  1. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    After trying few watchmakers locally and over promising finish in time I finally gave up.
    I have my vintage Heuer 1153 and it needs a full restoration including changing and finding chrono pushers etc.
    Can anyone help!
    Please reply.
    Thank you!

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  2. 2ar2c1 Dec 25, 2017

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  3. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Dec 25, 2017

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    Tell us where you are for locality based suggestions...
     
  4. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    I'm based in Flagler beach Fl
     
  5. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    Found a treaty from 2015 and replied anyway. Slim chance there is a hope.
     
  6. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 25, 2017

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    I would send this to RGM ...
     
  7. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    Are they full restoration watch co
     
  8. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 25, 2017

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    Absolutely. It’s their specialty.
     
  9. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 25, 2017

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    Go to their website. They make watches as well but their main business is restoration and repair.
     
  10. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    Just looked them up and I think it's the final stop here. I will give them a call tomorrow.
    May I ask which watch they had work done for you. Thank you
     
  11. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Dec 25, 2017

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    I actually have not used them for service. I however have had them make two expensive watches for me. Their quality and service is superb. They are well recognized for both manufacture and restoration. I have a local shop I use, very capable but they are absolutely buried in work right now. RGM would be my go to if I didn’t have them.
     
  12. Sidrox25 Dec 25, 2017

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    I know it maybe a hassle for you, but JWATCH in NYC did a fantastic job restoring
     
  13. casavova007 Dec 25, 2017

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    This is a fantastic source of information and I will ty them too. This heuer it needs a really good care and service.
    Thank you
    Val
     
  14. JohnSteed Dec 25, 2017

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    You’ll need to ship the watch to RGM. I guess. Recommend @photo500 but you can check how busy these days are in Australia
     
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