Recommendation for independent watchmaker in Melbourne, Australia.

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Hipp

·Dec 15, 2022

Hello Omega Forum,

I’ve got a 1960’s Omega (cal 565) that I would like to get serviced. This is my first vintage watch service so I have no idea who in Melbourne to send my watch to.

I did a forum search and the most recent thread on this topic mentioned Rory Macdonald, is he the only person worth taking vintage watches to in Melbourne?

Any help appreciated.

Sam

 

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jaegodylan

·Dec 15, 2022

Look at Lewis Watch Co. You would send the watch to him but he’s great and a specialist in vintage

 

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Hipp

·Dec 15, 2022

Thanks for the recommendation @jaegodylan. I've heard good things about Lewis, however, I'd prefer not having to send my watch interstate.

 

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guaranteed.rohu

·Dec 15, 2022

Would highly recommend chris soto in sydney, independent, have gotten vintage watches serviced with him for many years. I just mailed from melbourne to him.

In melbourne, there's a guy i've gone to also a few times, who is a certified official watchmaker for a few major brands, including cartier and some others. really good service:

Swiss Watch Service Centre Pty Ltd

Watch repair service in the City of Melbourne, Australia
Address: 512/L5 343 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9670 3884

 

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Hipp

·Dec 15, 2022

Thank you @guaranteed.rohu

 

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Pianotuna

·Dec 15, 2022

Hipp

Hello Omega Forum,

I’ve got a 1960’s Omega (cal 565) that I would like to get serviced. This is my first vintage watch service so I have no idea who in Melbourne to send my watch to.

I did a forum search and the most recent thread on this topic mentioned Rory Macdonald, is he the only person worth taking vintage watches to in Melbourne?

Any help appreciated.

Sam

Can thoroughly recommend Rory. He’s excellent, in my experience at least. And a decent bloke with it.

 

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JimInOz

·Dec 15, 2022·Melbourne Australia

I forgot about Rory. I checked him a couple of years ago but he was snowed under with work so I ended up doing the work myself.

Give him a try Sam, he may have a spot or give you an idea of the wait time.

 

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Hipp

·Dec 15, 2022

Thanks @Pianotuna and @JimInOz, I'll give Rory a try. I'll post some pics once its ready, thanks everybody for your help. 😀