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Hi everyone, my late Grandad's Rotary watch has stopped working and we would like to get it fixed for my dad to wear so was wondering does anyone know a good watch repairer that won't charge the earth?
Thanks
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Originally Posted by
pinkpink
Hi everyone, my late Grandad's Rotary watch has stopped working and we would like to get it fixed for my dad to wear so was wondering does anyone know a good watch repairer that won't charge the earth?
Thanks
Pink
We used a place on Wesley Street many years ago, did a good job. Quick Google and Andersons comes up, not sure if it's the same one as we used. How about Timpsons outside Tesco Kew?
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I agree... the place in Wesley Street is good.
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Originally Posted by
gsgsgs
We used a place on Wesley Street many years ago, did a good job. Quick Google and
Andersons comes up, not sure if it's the same one as we used. How about Timpsons outside Tesco Kew?
They want the watch fixing not soled and heeled, be Andersons for my fist port of call but you could try a good jeweller.
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Andersons,Highly recommended.....
Anderson's Watch Repairs is a family run business based in Southport. Address is 13 Wesley Street, Southport, PR8 1BN.
Tele; 01704 540024
Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Originally Posted by
jonnybgood
Andersons,Highly recommended.....
Anderson's Watch Repairs is a family run business based in Southport. Address is 13 Wesley Street, Southport, PR8 1BN.
Tele; 01704 540024
Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
yes andersons are good.its original owner sadly due to ill health had to retire.is still run by an equally good family firm from l/pool.but times have moved on and the watch industry is in full recovery these days,and prices have moved on accordingly.a watch is one of those things one takes for granted,and when it comes to repair ,most don't realise the skill needed and experience to effect a repair .it is after all a precision instrument.be it one we use abuse and disregard till it goes wrong.i would expect that a normal service would cost over a £100.00 miniumum !based on the current market prices,watchmakers are craftsmen of high calibre .so be aware of this.hope it helps ,from a watchmaking family though not in that field ,but a craftsman in an allied trade.
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Originally Posted by
Little Londoner
They want the watch fixing not soled and heeled, be Andersons for my fist port of call but you could try a good jeweller.
Then Timpsons is a possibility as I suggested.
https://www.timpson.co.uk/services
However a good independent would be my first choice.
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Thank you for all your replies, certainly worth a visit to Andersons first and I would never have thought about Timpsons.
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gsgsgs
I'd rather place my watch in the hands of a specialist watch repairer than a franchisee former drain digger who has invested his/her life savings in a shoe repair key cutting business and attended a two day course at Timpson Towers, Teddington. No disrespect to Timpson stall holders but a Jack of All Trades is usually Master of None.
By the way I have always taken my shoe repairs to Rimmers in Forest Rd a man who followed his Father and Grandfather in the business.
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I definitely endorse your use of Rimmers for shoe repairs (or other leather goods repair).
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Originally Posted by
Little Londoner
I'd rather place my watch in the hands of a specialist watch repairer than a franchisee former drain digger who has invested his/her life savings in a shoe repair key cutting business and attended a two day course at Timpson Towers, Teddington. No disrespect to Timpson stall holders but a Jack of All Trades is usually Master of None.
By the way I have always taken my shoe repairs to Rimmers in Forest Rd a man who followed his Father and Grandfather in the business.
Totally agree, it depends on the level of repair needed.
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[QUOTE=Little Londoner;6639702
By the way I have always taken my shoe repairs to Rimmers in Forest Rd a man who followed his Father and Grandfather in the business.[/QUOTE]
Gosh, is Tony Rimmer still working? Not seen him for about 2 years but he had really aged then. I thought he might have retired. He must be in his early 80s now. I suppose he will just carry on till he drops!
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