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Originally Posted by Ollie1982
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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Originally Posted by crazycarlitos
Agreed. 
10 minutes only because I need to look for the proper screwdriver. Lol
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 |
I don't want to judge what your time is worth. I know mine is worth more doing other things other than sizing my watch, especially when the liability for any error is borne by the AD when he/she does it. That being said, if you
enjoy sizing your watch, go for it. But don't pretend that this whole "do it yourself" fetish is rational.
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.