Almost lost my Datejust!

[Rickk]

In May 2012 I bought a new TT/DJ from Tony Geha (JUSTROLEXES). I absolutely love the watch and have worn it everyday since I got it.

A couple of months ago I moved from Southern California to Southern Indiana. I was cruising down the freeway somewhere in Oklahoma with my left hand hanging out the window. I brought my hand in to hold the steering wheel while I adjusted the radio and my watch slipped off my wrist onto my lap. One of the bracelet screws was laying in a crease in my pants. Whew, what a close call!!

The screw first started loosening up a month or so before I moved but I screwed it back in with a hi-tech screwdriver (my thumbnail) and it would stay tight for a week or so. However, over time, it stayed tight for shorter and shorter periods but I was so busy, I couldn't get to an AD. During the moving frenzy I didn't notice how loose the screw got until it fell out.

I put the bracelet back on at a truck stop and it looked like one of the small gold links was missing. I searched my truck and could not find it.

Within a few days of reaching my destination, I took it to an AD that had two rolex certified watch repairmen on staff. They told me they were going to remove and reseat all of the screws, deep clean the bracelet in a sonic cleaner and clean the watch, all at no charge. I could pick the watch up in two days but they would have to order a new gold link. When I picked the watch up, they had discovered that they had the link in stock and $40 bucks later I was on my way. Excellent service.

I guess the moral of this story is, don't put off those things that are truly important. The watch is insured but I would have hated to lose it.