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Maxx496

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Hey guys,
just wondering if anyone had a bad experience with Victor Chow.
I sent him a brand new Arf Explorer for waterproofing and servicing since its recommended.
when I received the watch back today, it had several scratches on it and a major one on the bezel. keep in mind I didn't even wear the watch I shipped it directly to him upon receiving from puretime.
I sent him a text to tell him I received the watch back and told him it was damaged. he hasn't responded yet.
hopefully this issue gets resolved. Its kind of his word word against mine. I already paid for also for his services.
Problem is Victor is not on this forum to defend himself which means Victor could look bad now any many eyes
 

Maxx496

Life's too short for bs
21/3/24
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Yasir is traveling around in India currently. Maybe that's why you aren't able to reach him! He's good. I used him until I found @dogwood who lives a lot closer to me and does a very good job as well!
Hello where is dogwood located
I'm in Ontario Toronto. Do you have his contact Info you can PM me
 

dogwood

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Hey Dogwood are you in Ontario?
I’m in Vancouver BC.

I’m also not an Official / Trusted Vendor here. I’m just a retired engineer who has taken up watchmaking in my spare time as a hobby.
 
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I’m in Vancouver BC.

I’m also not an Official / Trusted Vendor here. I’m just a retired engineer who has taken up watchmaking in my spare time as a hobby.
best in Canada hands down
 
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Abe Fromen

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I have a watch in with Victor currently. Will report back to class with results. FWIW I've used him a half dozen times and he's been great. Actually beyond great. He actually picked up a watch for repair at my home on the other end of town (just happened to be in the area).
 
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Abe Fromen

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Just to follow up, my watch with Victor was a Tudor FXD that had the crown/stem pull out when i went to set the time. I decided since it's a midbeat movement and it's going to have to be opened, why not swap in a high-beat. So I sourced a 9015 and Victor installed. He sent me the pix ::





He's shipping it later today or tomorrow so I'll have it early next week. But he said it was an easy swap, no issues and he removed the datewheel from the 9015 and changed the keyless so it's only one click out. So far, so good.
 
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Abe Fromen

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Got the watch today. Buttoned up and not a mark on it and clean inside the crystal. Another solid job by Victor in Mississauga.
 
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Maxx496

Life's too short for bs
21/3/24
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Thanks for the shout out! I pride myself in making sure each watch gets the royal treatment. I’m a perfectionist by nature, and want to ensure the piece i send back is fixed right, with minimal delay and that it would be something I would be proud to wear. And I’m picky!!
Where are you located Sir?
 

Maxx496

Life's too short for bs
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Here's the list I've compiled by reading through the forums:
Replica Friendly Canadian Repair Shops

https://www.repgeek.com/discuss-gene...dly+watchsmith
Victor Chow
Dixie Rd near Egligton Ave
Mississauga, ON
(905) 629-9013
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https://www.wjwatch.com/services/
WJ Watch Repair and Supply
Address: 205 CHURCH STREET SUITE 101, TORONTO, ON, CANADA
Phone: +1 416-368-4044
Phone: +1 416-595-9709
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday ~ Friday: 10 a.m. ~ 6 p.m.

Tip if you are going...it's cash only.

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Shane Ede Watch Repair
* Call For Appointment
Phone: 1 (416) 531-4201
Web: TorontoWatchRepair.ca
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https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...da#post7766669
Bassim's Watch repair in Canada

Hi,

I am new to this forum but I have been in the business for decades. I have worked on all kinds of watches from Panerai, Rolex, Breitling, you name it. I have restored water damaged watches. Anything you can think of, I can do.

I live in Milton, Ontario.

Feel free to message me here and I can message you my phone number if you like

WatchCanada80
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Swiss Watch Material & Tools Ltd.
23 -16 Sims Crescent,
Richmond Hill ON L4B 2P1
Tel: 905-597-0738
Fax: 905-597-0739
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-644-0647
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-644-0698
Email: [email protected]
Terry
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https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...49#post8675549

Hello Bro, welcome to the forum W.J Watch Repair & Supply Inc is the place i have taken numerous watches replica and original (google them it looks like they have changed their office). but lately i have been sending my watches to Avee8tor . He is Avee8tor is located in London Ontario i send him the watches with a return label with the package. He is incredibly fast and does outstanding work also receiving pics in between the work is an added bonus. Hope this helped

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...vice-in-canada

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...vice-in-canada

Note: ave8tor@ RWI forum: Does not work on Rolex 4130 movements.
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Just talked to
Shane Ede Watch Repair
* Call For Appointment
Phone: 1 (416) 531-4201
Web: TorontoWatchRepair.ca
And he spent want to work on replica watches. He tried with one guy and couldn't open the bezel on GMT master plastic was damaged and guy gave him 1 star review. That's what he told me. He won't touch replicas no more
 

Maxx496

Life's too short for bs
21/3/24
55
7
8
Here's the list I've compiled by reading through the forums:
Replica Friendly Canadian Repair Shops

https://www.repgeek.com/discuss-gene...dly+watchsmith
Victor Chow
Dixie Rd near Egligton Ave
Mississauga, ON
(905) 629-9013
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https://www.wjwatch.com/services/
WJ Watch Repair and Supply
Address: 205 CHURCH STREET SUITE 101, TORONTO, ON, CANADA
Phone: +1 416-368-4044
Phone: +1 416-595-9709
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday ~ Friday: 10 a.m. ~ 6 p.m.

Tip if you are going...it's cash only.

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Shane Ede Watch Repair
* Call For Appointment
Phone: 1 (416) 531-4201
Web: TorontoWatchRepair.ca
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https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...da#post7766669
Bassim's Watch repair in Canada

Hi,

I am new to this forum but I have been in the business for decades. I have worked on all kinds of watches from Panerai, Rolex, Breitling, you name it. I have restored water damaged watches. Anything you can think of, I can do.

I live in Milton, Ontario.

Feel free to message me here and I can message you my phone number if you like

WatchCanada80
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Swiss Watch Material & Tools Ltd.
23 -16 Sims Crescent,
Richmond Hill ON L4B 2P1
Tel: 905-597-0738
Fax: 905-597-0739
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-644-0647
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-644-0698
Email: [email protected]
Terry
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https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...49#post8675549

Hello Bro, welcome to the forum W.J Watch Repair & Supply Inc is the place i have taken numerous watches replica and original (google them it looks like they have changed their office). but lately i have been sending my watches to Avee8tor . He is Avee8tor is located in London Ontario i send him the watches with a return label with the package. He is incredibly fast and does outstanding work also receiving pics in between the work is an added bonus. Hope this helped

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...vice-in-canada

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...vice-in-canada

Note: ave8tor@ RWI forum: Does not work on Rolex 4130 movements.
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I just talked to
Swiss Watch Material & Tools Ltd.
23 -16 Sims Crescent,
Richmond Hill ON L4B 2P1
Tel: 905-597-0738
Fax: 905-597-0739
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-644-0647
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-644-0698
Email: [email protected]
Terry and I asked if they work on replicas they said NO they also won't touch it.
 
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Maxx496

Life's too short for bs
21/3/24
55
7
8
Just talked to
Shane Ede Watch Repair
* Call For Appointment
Phone: 1 (416) 531-4201
Web: TorontoWatchRepair.ca
And he spent want to work on replica watches. He tried with one guy and couldn't open the bezel on GMT master plastic was damaged and guy gave him 1 star review. That's what he told me. He won't touch replicas no more
*Doesn't
 

Maxx496

Life's too short for bs
21/3/24
55
7
8
Here's the list I've compiled by reading through the forums:
Replica Friendly Canadian Repair Shops

https://www.repgeek.com/discuss-gene...dly+watchsmith
Victor Chow
Dixie Rd near Egligton Ave
Mississauga, ON
(905) 629-9013
------------------------------------------------------------------------

https://www.wjwatch.com/services/
WJ Watch Repair and Supply
Address: 205 CHURCH STREET SUITE 101, TORONTO, ON, CANADA
Phone: +1 416-368-4044
Phone: +1 416-595-9709
Email: [email protected]
Business Hours: Monday ~ Friday: 10 a.m. ~ 6 p.m.

Tip if you are going...it's cash only.

------------------------------------------------------------------------

Shane Ede Watch Repair
* Call For Appointment
Phone: 1 (416) 531-4201
Web: TorontoWatchRepair.ca
------------------------------------------------------------------------

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...da#post7766669
Bassim's Watch repair in Canada

Hi,

I am new to this forum but I have been in the business for decades. I have worked on all kinds of watches from Panerai, Rolex, Breitling, you name it. I have restored water damaged watches. Anything you can think of, I can do.

I live in Milton, Ontario.

Feel free to message me here and I can message you my phone number if you like

WatchCanada80
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Swiss Watch Material & Tools Ltd.
23 -16 Sims Crescent,
Richmond Hill ON L4B 2P1
Tel: 905-597-0738
Fax: 905-597-0739
Toll Free Phone: 1-888-644-0647
Toll Free Fax: 1-888-644-0698
Email: [email protected]
Terry
------------------------------------------------------------------------

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...49#post8675549

Hello Bro, welcome to the forum W.J Watch Repair & Supply Inc is the place i have taken numerous watches replica and original (google them it looks like they have changed their office). but lately i have been sending my watches to Avee8tor . He is Avee8tor is located in London Ontario i send him the watches with a return label with the package. He is incredibly fast and does outstanding work also receiving pics in between the work is an added bonus. Hope this helped

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...vice-in-canada

https://forum.replica-watch.info/for...vice-in-canada

Note: ave8tor@ RWI forum: Does not work on Rolex 4130 movements.
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Just talked to
WJ Watch Repair and Supply
Address: 205 CHURCH STREET SUITE 101, TORONTO, ON, CANADA and they ARE working on replicas so does Victor from Mississauga ON
 

Bluefiredc

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…Or maybe they just shut down their website?
I’ll try giving them a call Monday