August 19, 20169 yr We have a friend staying with us who needs a service of his Rolex watch. Please, does anyone know of a Rolex service centre or of a watchmaker who will do work on Rolexes in Phuket? Many thanks!
August 19, 20169 yr King Power Downtown Phuket Moo 2 Tumbol Wichit 88/88 Chaofah-Tawantok Road Amphoe Mueng Phuket 83000 Thailand Tel: +66 7639 7888 Sales & servicing
August 19, 20169 yr Author Thanks Shot. It turns out that we're looking for a watchmaker who works on Rolex watches but who won't charge 2,000 USD just to open it up and have a look! So an unofficial Rolex watchmaker, please.
August 19, 20169 yr 2 minutes ago, Tapster said: Thanks Shot. It turns out that we're looking for a watchmaker who works on Rolex watches but who won't charge 2,000 USD just to open it up and have a look! So an unofficial Rolex watchmaker, please. You really willing to risk an unoffical watchmaker here in Thailand ? Likely have the guts removed and replaced by a cheap fake.
August 19, 20169 yr On Soi Bangla ask for Amed. He's a small Bangladeshi with a big screwdriver. Funny guy also sale nice fake rolex.
August 20, 20169 yr Author I'm looking for a recommendation from someone who knows of a good, independent watchmaker, if one exists in Phuket.
August 20, 20169 yr I've had good results from Muang Thong Watch on Bangkok Road in Phuket Town. The proprietor is very experienced and looks to have been there quite awhile. Feel free to PM me for contact details and more information.
August 20, 20169 yr 2 hours ago, Tapster said: I'm looking for a recommendation from someone who knows of a good, independent watchmaker, if one exists in Phuket. To my knowledge there isn't one. If this is a real Rolex then I suggest you take it to somewhere like Washington Optics in Phuket town and they'll send it off to Bangkok for you. Quality watches need to be opened in controlled environments to avoid dust particles etc from spoiling the workings . Please don't give your friends watch to someone on Soi Bangla
August 20, 20169 yr Author My friend will check out anyone as thoroughly as possible before leaving the watch with them. He's no fool. Ahmed in Soi Bangla won't be dealing with it, for sure! So far Muang Thong Watch in Phuket Town looks favourite. Thanks, Iolare.
August 20, 20169 yr This short video shows “standard service” on a Rolex, which takes 5-8 hours plus an additional 5 days to test the timing.
August 20, 20169 yr Whenever my Rolex breaks, I normally will go back to Bangkok and buy a new one. 300 THB is not going to break the bank!
August 20, 20169 yr Hmmm.........knew someone at the Phuket Hash House Harriers who had the Hash-name of Rolex. This was because he was unreliable and never on time.
August 20, 20169 yr Author Great video. My friend was asked for a 7,000 USD deposit for his last service. That's crazy, even though it's a 25,000 USD watch. I wouldn't spend that much on a watch, even if I was a squillionaire!
August 31, 20169 yr Service and polish from rolex in Bangkok 30,000 bht. No way was he quoted 7000 usd unless it needed extensive repairs. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
September 24, 20169 yr Not a Rolex but had my breitling serviced and polished in Bangkok at authorized Breitling service center for 16.000 Baht.
September 24, 20169 yr On 8/19/2016 at 8:53 AM, Tapster said: Thanks Shot. It turns out that we're looking for a watchmaker who works on Rolex watches but who won't charge 2,000 USD just to open it up and have a look! So an unofficial Rolex watchmaker, please. There's a guy with a booth inside the Jungceylon shopping mall. He repaired a Lacoste watch for me about five years ago and it hasn't failed again since then so I can recommend him. His booth is located on the ground floor in the first building after the pond with the boat called The Port (if you're coming from Rat-U-Thit road). Turn left and walk past the cosmetics section and you'll see one where they sell watches. His booth is located at the back of that below the escalator. Also the fact that he's been in Jungceylon for as long as I can remember attests to his expertise considering the rents they have to pay there.
October 7, 20169 yr Author Thanks everyone, for your comments. My friend hasn't has his watch serviced and I think he will wait until he's back in HK or somewhere else where he knows a good watchmaker.
December 2, 20169 yr In Manchester UK Rolex service is from £450 (price as of October 2016 on an oyster perpetual date adjust) I would not let any back street watch dealer go near a Genuine Rolex, the money invested in a timepiece such as this, you really should have a official Rolex service center carry this out. its history like a vehicle will help maintain its value - unless he has no receipt and ID card for the watch showing providence then it already has took a large hit on value. Simply search Rolex Service Centers worldwide.
December 2, 20169 yr Who in their right mind would pay 25,000 Usd for a watch when everything from your phone to computer to camera has a clock in it nowadays, if you want to impress people who are easily fooled by a fake one, looks the same right down to the trade marks inside of it
December 2, 20169 yr Toyotas are reliable unlike some locally sold luxury brands from what some people who have bought them say My next vehicle purchase will probably be a toyota for that reason
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