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newkid 12-26-2021 04:40 PM

If you have an expensive or a vintage watch be careful who you entrust them to. The only local establishment I know of that has a certified watch repair person on staff is Gause and Sons in Ocala. Many others send watches out to third party repairers who may or may not be able to properly service your watch.

JMintzer 12-26-2021 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by newkid (Post 2043116)
If you have an expensive or a vintage watch be careful who you entrust them to. The only local establishment I know of that has a certified watch repair person on staff is Gause and Sons in Ocala. Many others send watches out to third party repairers who may or may not be able to properly service your watch.

If you have a vintage Breitling, use these people. I inherited an early 60's Breitling and Breitling couldn't fix it (they didn't have the parts).

Holorogical Services did a beautiful job, replacing the cracked glass and it runs perfectly. I brought it to the Breitling store in NYC to show them, they were impressed. They then gave me a tour of the upstairs museum, where I saw another example of my watch (they had to admit that mine was nicer... ;) )

https://horologicalservices.com/

Stu from NYC 12-26-2021 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2043047)
How did this become a Rolex repair thread? Did the OP mention Rolex watches? :confused::confused::confused:

Guess I should not ask where I should I get my Bentley repaired than.:bigbow:

JMintzer 12-26-2021 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2043154)
Guess I should not ask where I should I get my Bentley repaired than.:bigbow:

Here ya' go!

https://www.orlandobentley.com/?camp...AaAhA4EALw_wcB

:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

staceygolf 12-27-2021 06:28 AM

Suggestions for having watch links adjusted?

Worldseries27 12-27-2021 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by cincinnatus (Post 2042960)
orlando watch company

mine is right twice a day

Cheryl Blackburn 12-27-2021 07:06 AM

Watch Repair
 
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Originally Posted by Taurus510 (Post 2042465)
Any suggestions for watch repair?

I just found a great guy in Leesburg, Place is called Swiss Watch. Old fashioned watch repair done right there in his tiny shop.

bilcon 12-27-2021 08:26 AM

Rolex
 
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Originally Posted by Holpat39 (Post 2043060)
Just be snobs. Simple OP question. Where can I get my watch repaired.

If it was a cheap watch why would he care about repairing it? Sooo everyone who commented thought it was a better brand watch he was interested in repairing. Some people spent thousands on fancy cars, others like watches. What's the big deal?

lawgolfer 12-27-2021 09:15 AM

The Clock Shop in Eustis
 
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Originally Posted by Taurus510 (Post 2042465)
Any suggestions for watch repair?

I recommend The Clock Shop in Eustis on Bay St. (call and they will tell you the "back" route via Hwy 42 to avoid the drive on 441 through Leesburg)

This is a small shop. The owners have been in business many years and repair both clocks and watches. I have a collection of both watches and clocks and I have a high degree of confidence in their skills.

The shop has a decent inventory of antique clocks, including long-cases. I was surprised to learn they also repair Atmos, a task few clock/watchmakers will undertake.

Several of the replies to this post mention Rolex. There is nothing particularly challenging about servicing/repairing a Rolex. The usual problem is getting parts from Rolex. Many independent shops have to resort to aftermarket parts which you should avoid.

lawgolfer 12-27-2021 09:41 AM

Registered Mail
 
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Originally Posted by jbartle1 (Post 2042558)
As a fellow Taurus, whatever you do, don't mail your Rolex thru usps to a repair shop, you will never see it again.

The Post Office actually has the safest means of delivering valuables via "registered mail". "Registered" means that anyone who touches the package has to sign a "register". Further, registered mail is kept separate from all other mail and in a locked cage which only a few employees are allowed to enter.

Registered mail dominates the market for delivery services for valuable items such as gold, diamonds, and securities (negotiable bonds and stock certificates). FedEx and UPS have cut into this market in recent years, but registered mail is still the best and the cheapest.

rsmurano 12-27-2021 01:28 PM

I would take mine to the apple store

Two Bills 12-31-2021 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by staceygolf (Post 2043199)
Suggestions for having watch links adjusted?

The Chinese gentleman on the watch stall at Marion Market, can do any adjustments.
Good man, and have used him for years.


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