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Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by Steelman » Mon Sep 18, 2023 5:32 pm

I have a 1680 sub that needs a routine service, new crown and bracelet refinished. looking for recommendations.

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Post by Steelman » Tue Sep 19, 2023 9:01 am

thank u!

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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by rain_maker » Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:24 pm

Bob Ridley in TX if he hasnt retired. He serviced a vintage Tudor I had and was super easy to work with. Was considered one of the best back in the day.

I've heard good things about Rik Dietel in FL.

If its a vintage sub I'd make sure you go for one of the more highly recommended folks even if it costs you a little more...

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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by Nomadz » Wed Oct 04, 2023 4:34 am

Ridley’s son took over and there were issues that likely are resolved . As for Rik - I would not recommend him at all . Used him once .
Never again . Ramsy Sarraff Did a great job, at a great price on my DSSD . Tom D here put me on to him .
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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:42 pm

R@cerx wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:25 pm
https://www.rolliworks.com/
This dude has been getting a lot of heat lately. He has been losing customer parts and cutting corners.

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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by R@cerx » Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:12 am

toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:42 pm
R@cerx wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:25 pm
https://www.rolliworks.com/
This dude has been getting a lot of heat lately. He has been losing customer parts and cutting corners.
Hadn't heard about that. Source?

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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:55 am

R@cerx wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:12 am
toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:42 pm
R@cerx wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:25 pm
https://www.rolliworks.com/
This dude has been getting a lot of heat lately. He has been losing customer parts and cutting corners.
Hadn't heard about that. Source?
You can google “Rollieworks bad service” and see some. There are a lot more out there.

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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by R@cerx » Thu Oct 05, 2023 8:20 am

toxicavenger wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:55 am
R@cerx wrote:
Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:12 am
toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:42 pm
R@cerx wrote:
Wed Oct 04, 2023 12:25 pm
https://www.rolliworks.com/
This dude has been getting a lot of heat lately. He has been losing customer parts and cutting corners.
Hadn't heard about that. Source?
You can google “Rollieworks bad service” and see some. There are a lot more out there.
Seems like it's one or two folks with unrealistic expectations several years ago.

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Re: Recommendations for parts & service for vintage Sub

Post by Steelman » Mon Oct 09, 2023 5:39 pm

Bob Ridley in TX is still active but very expensive for what I need.

LA Watchworks responded and looks like I'll go that way.

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