just2post 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Hey guys, Does anyone know of a good watch repairer in Australia who will work with reps? Particularly in Adelaide? Thanks! J2P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kemist 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Hey bro, im in Adelaide too. Apparently there's no one in the whole country wanna work with reps :-(. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just2post 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Seriously? I've googled a few watch repairers but I haven't asked them if they'll work with reps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yawn 122 Posted April 14, 2014 Me too live in Adelaide, sadly I have asked all watch smith and you can guess their reactions. No there is no watch smith is willing to work on rep, not even on Franken :( your best bet is goin in Taiwan, he is the closest, but his speed is very slow, expect 3+ months lead time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterpl 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Theres a few if your in Sydney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyw 0 Posted April 14, 2014 Me too live in Adelaide, sadly I have asked all watch smith and you can guess their reactions. No there is no watch smith is willing to work on rep, not even on Franken :( your best bet is goin in Taiwan, he is the closest, but his speed is very slow, expect 3+ months lead time. u meant Goin workshop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yawn 122 Posted April 14, 2014 Me too live in Adelaide, sadly I have asked all watch smith and you can guess their reactions. No there is no watch smith is willing to work on rep, not even on Franken :( your best bet is goin in Taiwan, he is the closest, but his speed is very slow, expect 3+ months lead time. u meant Goin workshop? Yeah I used him all the time, though waiting is killing me, results are mostly impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyw 0 Posted April 15, 2014 (edited) i am sending my AP15400 for the first time, i will pray hard he has time for my watch. I found him not very interested in messing with 7750 movement.. Edited April 15, 2014 by dannyw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyw 0 Posted April 15, 2014 Can someone recommend another watch service person, not US or UK based? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 15, 2014 I got satisfactory work done on two of my watches from this gent in Sydney.....he goes by the handle marrickvilleboy on RWG junior He froze the sec @ 6 on my 6263 with ST 19 & also centered the datewheel on my SOH V2.... Turnaround was fast...very fast..... I am sure he can help you guys out too...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kemist 0 Posted April 15, 2014 I got satisfactory work done on two of my watches from this gent in Sydney.....he goes by the handle marrickvilleboy on RWG junior He froze the sec @ 6 on my 6263 with ST 19 & also centered the datewheel on my SOH V2.... Turnaround was fast...very fast..... I am sure he can help you guys out too...... Thats good news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yawn 122 Posted April 16, 2014 I got satisfactory work done on two of my watches from this gent in Sydney.....he goes by the handle marrickvilleboy on RWG junior He froze the sec @ 6 on my 6263 with ST 19 & also centered the datewheel on my SOH V2.... Turnaround was fast...very fast..... I am sure he can help you guys out too...... I did some search on his name and only recent mention was from 2013. Do you kind me ask when did he repair your watch? I got a Franken might need some repair so the stake is bit high. Many thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chats 1 Posted April 17, 2014 i emailed a watch smith here in melbourne, he dont mind reps. one member here told me that guy was good and he was very nice. so maybe come play to melbourne ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannyw 0 Posted April 17, 2014 i emailed a watch smith here in melbourne, he dont mind reps. one member here told me that guy was good and he was very nice. so maybe come play to melbourne ? kind to share his contact? Pm me if you dont wanna share for everyone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
watch.aholic 538 Posted April 17, 2014 I got satisfactory work done on two of my watches from this gent in Sydney.....he goes by the handle marrickvilleboy on RWG junior He froze the sec @ 6 on my 6263 with ST 19 & also centered the datewheel on my SOH V2.... Turnaround was fast...very fast..... I am sure he can help you guys out too...... I did some search on his name and only recent mention was from 2013. Do you kind me ask when did he repair your watch? I got a Franken might need some repair so the stake is bit high. Many thanks. Yeah mate...he conducted the repairs in end Dec 13 & early Jan 14.......Best to just PM him....I found him very straightforward....He told me that he couldn't work on the A7750's...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RussP 22,567 Posted April 17, 2014 Most watch 'guys' or 'gals' repairers don't want to touch reps as I've been told ' reps start to fall apart when we try to fix them '. It may be misconception, laziness or just poor experience with people blaming them for imaginary defects in an already malfunctioning/defective rep? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheSav 2 Posted April 17, 2014 I'm sure if you did a ring around that you'd find someone in Adelaide, but whether you could trust them or not would be a different story. I've used Denel jewellers in Sydney with good results. Otherwise you may be best off getting in contact with one of our trusted watchsmiths here or a member who is willing to offer their services. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mystery Shopper 5,887 Posted April 17, 2014 There are some jewellers that won't look at a rep because it is a rep. Virtually all of your locals won't be interested in modifying your crown guards or vintaging your watch. From Australia, Goin (and the wait) is the main option. Others recognise that many of our reps carry decent parts that are replaceable and are available on order. They like the modifications made and recognise the quality of our reps. You just have to suss it out and see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonyrx3 0 Posted April 17, 2014 I've got a guy in Southside Brisbane that's worked on a couple of my reps. Not fast but not expensive either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chats 1 Posted April 17, 2014 i emailed a watch smith here in melbourne, he dont mind reps. one member here told me that guy was good and he was very nice. so maybe come play to melbourne ? kind to share his contact? Pm me if you dont wanna share for everyone? its dawson i think, in moorabin. google it and you will find it. hope it is helpful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
