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Expert: - 10/14/2007


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Hello, a year ago when I was in the Philippines, I purchased a Rolex, a fake I am sure.  I like the watch very much, but it has recently stopped working and I am trying to find someone to fix/repair it, and I checked with one jeweler in my town, and he will not touch it.  I am in Massachusetts, but would ship it to a honest jeweler who would repair it for me.

Can you help me  with some contacts?

Thank you,

Ken. Gulick
Jay@net1plus.com

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Ken,

I don't know any watchmaker who would work on it.  It is illegal to deal with counterfeits and it will be hard to find someone who is willing to risk their livelihood to make a few bucks.  The risk is too great for them.  I am sorry that I don't have any constructive advice to offer.

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

Experience

I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

Organizations
I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

Education/Credentials
I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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