Mechanical Watch - Repair places?

[Consultant]

Anyone know where is a good place to get a wrist watch repaired? More specifically a Rolex.

Got it from my dad and dropped it years ago, cracked the glass, just remember I had it. Yes I know it's going to cost more than $500 for that...

 

[scotthayes]

Any Rolex dealer would be able to arrange repair for you, but as you said it will cost a lot of money. But for a quality watch it is worth it.

 

[Gray-Wolf]

You can also try independent Jewelers, some of the older ones still repair watches.

 

[4JNA]

agree with the dealer repair, as this would help retain the value as well as fix the problem. my dad had a similar repair done on my grandfathers a few years back, and came out looking good as new.

off topic a bit, i couldn't help but think of Alice in Wonderland and the mad watch bit when i saw the tread title...

 

[Consultant]

Thanks guys. Will get a quote from a dealer. I think they send it all back to rolex anyway.

agree with the dealer repair, as this would help retain the value as well as fix the problem. my dad had a similar repair done on my grandfathers a few years back, and came out looking good as new.

off topic a bit, i couldn't help but think of Alice in Wonderland and the mad watch bit when i saw the tread title...

I hope they don't do what the mad hatter did. Well, if it's insured it's another story...

 

[RainForRent]

Yep, I'd recommend sending it out to Rolex. Not only will they fix the glass, you can get the band, face and internals cleaned as well, and get it running like new. I had an old Hamilton pocket watch passed down from Grandpa, and it's definitely worth the money to keep these old watches running.