[hogwldfltr]

Originally Posted by FCBuff

Update. Sent my watch to Rik Dietel at Time Care Inc. Thanks for the suggestion. Talked to him several times over the phone. Seems like a great guy! Very knowledgeable. It is an interesting and sad state of affairs at Rolex these days it seems! Especially for vintage watches.

Glad to hear; let me know how it works out!!! Sorry for the late response. I was on vacation in the Keys with not much opportunity to check in. Rik's a good guy. He'll stand behind his work as well!!!

[FCBuff]

Originally Posted by TheWatchGuy

https://propertime.net/repairs

this guy does good work.

Thanks for that! Will keep in mind for future!

[FCBuff]

Wanted to give the final update. Just received My Vintage 1977 Rolex DateJust back from Time care Inc, work performed by Rik Dietel. Watch looks amazing, looks brand new (except for band stretch). Feels different, I can literally feel the quality. I had a cheap service about 5 years ago, and well, you get what you pay for. Anyway, thanks for the advice and help to all who chimed in!

When my wife saw my watch, she literally said "wow, that looks amazing"!

Thanks Rik.

[SchillerM]

Originally Posted by FCBuff

Wanted to give the final update. Just received My Vintage 1977 Rolex DateJust back from Time care Inc, work performed by Rik Dietel. Watch looks amazing, looks brand new (except for band stretch). Feels different, I can literally feel the quality. I had a cheap service about 5 years ago, and well, you get what you pay for. Anyway, thanks for the advice and help to all who chimed in!

When my wife saw my watch, she literally said "wow, that looks amazing"!

Thanks Rik.

What did it run you? My DJ is in need or repair, pulled crown out to set time and it came am the way out :/

[FCBuff]

Originally Posted by SchillerM

What did it run you? My DJ is in need or repair, pulled crown out to set time and it came am the way out :/

$1,000.00 Needed a lot ...

[FCBuff]

Prices are going up as well. Genuine Rolex parts for vintage watches are discontinued. Independents are cut off. So I would recommend getting it in quickly. Once the "genuine " parts are gone, they are gone.

timecareinc.com

[SchillerM]

Originally Posted by FCBuff

Prices are going up as well. Genuine Rolex parts for vintage watches are discontinued. Independents are cut off. So I would recommend getting it in quickly. Once the "genuine " parts are gone, they are gone.

timecareinc.com

Thanks! That's what I am expecting for worse case. After daily wear for ~13 years I decided to let it sit after it broke and got a Speedmaster reduced to mix things up, but missing the DJ now.