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Thanks man. Obviously i should have kept my nose out of it or figured a cheaper analogy..thanks
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I like Gary's stuff.
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Probably a rookie
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As for me I would like to see all the good stuff you have in one thread. Now would be a good time then the flex police can have one more shot at you and then find somewhere else to go? There are threads on almost every item known to man on TRF. Most are way out of my league but I enjoy reading about them. Keep up the good work. ![]() ![]() A quick question. The weather in Oz today is atrocious, should I drive the Jaguar home from the office or the AMG?
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Sorry this happened OP, I would also be upset if someone else scratched my new watch.
What I don't understand is why we feel the need to take a watch back to an AD to have a link added or removed. It is literally just a case of unscrewing, removing (or adding) a link and then tightening it all back up again. I've sized both of my Rolex watches and shock horror, I didn't even use a Bergen or swiss screwdriver… The watch survived and so did I! If you absolutely have to have someone else undo a screw for you, then ask the sales advisor if it's going to be a watchmaker making the adjustment - if not let them know beforehand that any damage will not be tolerated and they will be required to replace any damaged items. Sorry if I am coming across as dismissive or flippant, but my mind struggles to understand how someone can work their way up to being able to afford such a luxury item, but have no inclination of being able to perform the most simple adjustment. It’s a bit like buying a Porsche and not being able to adjust the seating position. |
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Unacceptable on multiple levels. Keep pursuing this and contact Rolex head office.
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The seat analogy doesn’t quite work as there isn’t a specific tool required that not everyone has to hand. Unless there is for Porsche… |
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Forget the Jag and AMG, I’ve always been partial to Jeep’s and Broncos. Now those are cool!! ![]() Thanks again bro, your comments are very much appreciated!!
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Adjusting the seat in the car is more like setting the date on the watch. Most on here are not going to the AD for that at least ;) |
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I used to do my own yardwork, household fixits, etc. Then I realized that by doing so I likely could make a claim for being the most expensive gardener/handyman in the country. I save money by paying others to do less expensive tasks for me, which frees my time up to earn more money doing what I do. Also, I scratch my watch, I'm SOL. AD scratches my watch, they're SOL. |
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I tend to agree. And at the end of the day, NO-ONE is ever going to be as careful with your watch as you are. As soon as you outsource any task to someone else, you're implicitly accepting how they choose to perform that task.
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It requires the proper tools, knowledge that Loctite will break when heated, although if they use the proper color and amount (blue) it will break when cold, patience, and an ability to do very fine motor skills without your hands slipping or shaking. Most Rolex dealers have some guy in a lab coat they keep chained to a table in the back room who allegedly is a factory authorized? watch repair dude and who allegedly is the guy who does these adjustments. Or so I’ve been told. The Rolex dealers I go to will only let their watch lab coat guy adjust bracelets. I’ve never had to adjust a bracelet because I have a gorilla wrists. But my wife will not let me do it on her watches and lets the dude do it. |
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Correct, time is money. It would take me a couple of hours to drive into town and have a ‘watchmaker’ adjust a watch. Whereas, I can adjust my own in around ten minutes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Thats really bad, i would ask for a replacement clasp.
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I could after a few days live with the muff on the clasp but man o man those bracelet screw heads are an eyesore. You need to be made good on this. 2 links with 2 fresh screws and a clasp. The clasp is prob 300$ and each link 60 bucks. I’d have them order everything for you and you can buy the correct screwdriver and with a little tape and patience put your baby back together again. Ad has gotta eat the cost of the parts it’s the only way. A polish n 2 screws just wouldn’t do it for me but me thinks that’s the route they will go. Play hard ball.
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![]() 10 minutes only because I need to look for the proper screwdriver. Lol Two screws out. One screw back in. Done. It’s not rocket science.. or even changing engine oil. ![]() Good thing some of u don’t own a Panerai. How would u change ur strap without a watch tech doing it for u? Lol Time is money, yes. But we still can and actually do few thing by ourselves, no? Obviously, if u feel more comfortable with others doing it for u, by all means. But if the argument is that it’s not worth ur time because u can make more money during that period, that’s just silly. Lol
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Agree. I don't sit down at the table after making dinner and think "well, I just lost out on $300 I could have billed clients, FML". Life would be pretty joyless if every action were a "what makes me the most money" proposition.
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As I said, I get my watches sized when I buy them from the AD. I'm there already. No sunk time. My wrist also doesn't expand like a blowfish, so I've never had to resize any watch thereafter. My AD also doesn't scratch my watches. Furthermore, properly removing links from a bracelet--especially a PM bracelet--is clearly not a job any moron can do properly. This is evidenced by the experience the OP has had. |
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To be fair, some people are more confident than others when it comes to DIY. If in doubt let the professionals do it (OPs experience excepted of course)
You don't need dedicated tools to remove a link or adjust the bracelet in the clasp but it does make life easier. However, you do need good screwdrivers e.g Bergeon, and you must have the correct size. Good eyesight or a loupe can help. Apply gentle, slowly increasing force to break the loctite and stop if you think the screwdriver bit is about to break or slip. I wouldn't be confident about applying heat, so that's the point when I would go to the AD. To adjust the spring bar position in the clasp just use the screwdriver between the two rings to compress the link and ease it out of the dimple. keep your free thumb over the top of the clasp to endure the spring bar doesn't sing out to the blue yonder. Then do the same on the other side of the spring bar and gently slide it to the new position. |
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Valid. But, Yeah, I do my own. I’m a surgeon so have decent hand/eye…and also my time is worth a lot. But I enjoy it. And enjoy preventing F-ups like this that seem rampant. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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In the end, it's the principle of it all. I would have it replaced and you have the right to request that it be replaced.
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Since retirement I have to watch my $$$$ a little more closely. I used to have somebody come to the house and detail my cars, I figured they needed the money more than I did. I'd work a side job and it would pay for 2X what it cost to do the cars. I do the cars myself now. I do have a lawn service do the weed and feed 3x a year though. I figured the cost of the materials and it's cheaper to have them do it. A neighbor does my driveway plowing. For $250.00 a year he'll do it 3X a day if needed. I'll change the oil in the tractor and pushmower, but the cars still go to the shop.
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Those where some crazy scratches you have every reason to be mad
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Really though the lady was rude to give such response. That's bad service
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