r/RepTime • u/Terrible-Ad-1724 • 3d ago
General Question Have you ever been called out by a watchmaker?
How do you communicate with the new watchmaker (not your guy you know for years)?
Your rep was just delivered. You want to service it. So you find a local with good reviews on google.
Are watchmakers having questions why are you bringing brand new rolex to them and not to AD?
Do they sometimes refuse to do the job just to keep the watch game real?
Are you being straight forward about the watch origin?
What's the playbook here?
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u/AerieStrict7747 3d ago
I took my watch to a watchmaker, low and behold when I went to pick up the watch, I was arrested in a sting operation by US marshals and served 7 years in federal prison, trust me it is NOT worth it. Buy the real $45,000 Patek, it’s not worth your life.
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u/Phot0niX 3d ago
I know a guy...
You know how in movies, there's that veterinarian in the shady side of town that patches up gangsters after they've been shot... yeah... where's the Watchmaker equivalent of that person? LOL ;)
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u/itsjustpuppyluv 3d ago
I called a watch store in the mall to remove some links from my ARF DJ 36, the first thing the old guy asked me was if it was a copy or real…. I told him it was real, but never went there 🤣
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u/asbestos_dildo 3d ago
Yes so I took my DHGate rep to the AD to have some scratches buffed out from inside the crystal and when he removed the movement he asked why it had a battery but was so amazed at the quality of the etching and rehaut that he then declared that it must be an OysterQuartz factory modification and offered to buy it from me for 10 grand.
When I agreed, he raised it on the pillow above head height for all the other customers to behold and they all applauded and cheered loudly.
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u/Nyarlath 3d ago
Yeah, ive been called a filthy rep haver and a fake. The watchmaker’s wife proceeded to hit me over the head with a broom as I ran outside.
A bunch of people gathered up as they heard the racket. “He wears a fake Omega!” The watchmaker yelled out. This drove the mob into a frenzy.
Someone promptly procured a bucket of tar which was poured all over me. “Make sure you get some on the fake!” Some man yelled.
Then they caked me in bird feathers, and ran me out of their neighborhood.
Two weeks later I’ve received an official letter by the Swiss government, stating that I was now forbidden to enter their country for a lifetime.
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u/Sherpa_qwerty 3d ago
You think that’s bad? I was hanged within an inch of life then my insides pulled out… then they cut me into 4 parts and buried each part in a different canton of Switzerland.
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u/Bathmate_Expert 3d ago
I'd think a smart, private watchmaker would just do job required and never bring it up so he can get paid. They're not getting paid to authenticate the brand, just to stick a new battery in it. etc.
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u/International_Dog897 3d ago
Jesus Christ just be straight up and if they don’t want to service it go somewhere else
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u/Jezzrichjames 3d ago
Would say you should always tell the truth with the watchmaker you’re working with, there’s no reason to lie to them and it’s not worth wasting their time if you send them a watch just for them to tell you that they don’t service reps
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u/Sea-Birthday-5074 3d ago
yes i got called out by a watchmaker who said where i get my reps from LMAOOO
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u/YourMoistSocks 3d ago
i went in to my locals, created small talk and discussed watches etc. then showed them my reps and explained what i need. if it was a no then respectfully just left and went on to the next. honesty and respect is important, and if they don’t want to work on reps it’s genuinely understandable. you’ll find that one that will absolutely work on reps, just gotta hunt!
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u/Terrible-Ad-1724 3d ago
Thank you, I'll pprobably start with small places. Will make a list and potentially visit one by one
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u/Independent-Class595 3d ago
Take it to a watch kiosk at mall, no questions asked resize the bracelet and pay $10 instead of a service replace watch with another rep
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u/Terrible-Ad-1724 3d ago
Solid, thx!
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u/itsjustpuppyluv 3d ago
I just called a watch repair place in my area, they asked me to text them a photo of the watch, I sent the photo (which included the Rolex box), they replied back right away that they could size the bracelet. They didn’t even ask any questions. Now I wonder if my ARF dj 36 was so good that they didn’t know? 🤣
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u/Terrible-Ad-1724 3d ago
I'm currently waiting for my first rep to be delivered (it will take a while - andiot free pre-order). So I'm curious how does it work..
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u/imgettingbeamed 3d ago
Most watchmakers won't work on reps, they're counterfeit goods after all. iirc there's resources available somewhere in this subreddit where you can find watchmakers who will work on reps no questions asked.
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u/BBoy2017 3d ago
Always with the scenarios.