Just wanted to gather a bunch of reputable watch makers on here with a decent turn around time & decent pricing. I have a 1999 Speedy that will need service, it’s running a little fast (+7 in all positions) if I’m not mistaken along w needing service, oil new seals etc (no polish needed). Thanks for everyone input.

 

It would help if we knew your location.

No point in suggesting a U.K. watchmaker if you're in Australia.

 

Sorry, US. Florida.

 

If it is a fairly modern Speedmaster and no visual parts need to be replaced, I would take to Omega.

I know Rolex gives you the option of no polish but unsure of Omega.

If you want to go the independent route I would suggest LA Watchworks. I am not from the US but I have heard good things.

 

Thank you for the suggestion but I chose to take it to Alex Akexyon @ IWW.com. He did one of my previous watches for me in the past and didn’t think of using him at the time I had posted this but I’m sure he can work on the 1863 movement.

 

Nesbits.

 

let us know how the service was when you get it back. Always nice to know the good watchmakers out there

 

I will. Alex did a watch of mine last year, so will be interesting to see what the ending result will be on the 1863 movement. I told him anything close to -2+2 great ! Needs a service being it’s a 484xxx serial if I recall it being a 1999.

 

If you want to keep it in the US I've never heard anything bad about Nesbits. If you're comfortable sending it Canada Archer has many fans on this forum. http://www.archerwatches.ca/service.html

 

Also another reason I chose Alex over a few other places other than his reputable services on other watch forms is his prices. Full service quotes for the omega seem to be $750 or so when I called around. I do have have a local guy somewhat near me who has serviced my R brand watches but he is usually back logged so figured give IWW a try.

 

So what does this guy charge?

 

If you are in Florida check Rik Dietel (Time Care, Inc http://www.timecareinc.com). He is in Seminole, Florida and is a very reputable watchmaker. He has an Omega account for parts and is certified by them (as well as by other brands; had worked on several of my Rolexes and Omegas). Highly recommended.

 

Rick is great, he is right by me yes. He did my previous Sub along my 16710. I plan to have him service my Kermit this summer.

 

Is this subject something you would consider sticky'ing?

 

Then look no further!

 

I agree strongly but he is slammed ! So I didn’t want to bother him too much on the 3572, I really want him to service the Kermit more so w 0 polish.