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Ds650quad · 8 June 2012, 12:11 PM

I recently purchased a GMT Master 16750 from a friend of my fathers last month. The Jubilee band on the watch was stretched out a bit, so I decided to take it to a local shop in Los Angles and have it repaired. I was pleasantly surprised yesterday when I picked it up.

This is the results.

This is what it looked like before the repair.

I didn't think it was possible to correct the damage to a bracelet on a Rolex that hand been worn everyday for 24 years.

My original intention was to buy the watch and flip it.......... the more I wear the more I like it......... I think it's a keeper!

glocati · 8 June 2012, 02:24 PM

Wow ! Looks great. they really tightened it up.

RC2 · 8 June 2012, 11:11 PM

Nice work. Who did it?

RLX-lvr · 8 June 2012, 11:50 PM

Really nice work.

I'm sure many members here would like to know where you got that done.

Keeperoftime · 8 June 2012, 11:55 PM

Pretty good job!

azguy · 9 June 2012, 12:28 AM

yes, It looks amazing, those results saved you some serious cash...

we need to know who this craftsman is

Ds650quad · 9 June 2012, 01:16 AM

George at G&A Jewelry Designs did the work. I met George about six years ago at a NAWCC convention, I purchased a 16713 GMT Master II two tone from him.
I have no affiliation to them other than I used there services.

G & A Jewelry Designs
607 S Hill Street # 410
Los Angeles, CA90014
Phone: (213) 624-3035

Welshwatchman · 9 June 2012, 01:31 AM

The results look pretty good to me.

Perhaps this person could gradually build a very solid reputation on here and give USA members a home-grown alternative to Michael Young, who also seems too bogged down with work.

azguy · 9 June 2012, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Welshwatchman

The results look pretty good to me.

Perhaps this person could gradually build a very solid reputation on here and give USA members a home-grown alternative to Michael Young, who also seems too bogged down with work.

yes, yes and yes

Paladin · 9 June 2012, 02:39 AM

Looks amazing an he is in my area....however you did not share with us the cost for the service.......

RC2 · 9 June 2012, 02:45 AM

Yes. When my rivet gets worse ill call them.

Ds650quad · 9 June 2012, 03:07 AM

I was charged $240.00. That included a refinish job on the case.
George did the case while I waited so I didn't have to leave the watch head.
I think the price is defiantly more than Michael Young in Hong Kong but I felt if was worth the extra cost to deal with someone face to face and not have to deal with the whole shipping thing.

3 weeks to compete the job.

esspee1200 · 9 June 2012, 05:36 AM

great post! i may use the source in the future!

jlee5050 · 9 June 2012, 05:41 AM

Great info! Right in my neighborhood too. Thank you for the info!

Frosty · 13 June 2012, 09:12 AM

8 June 2012, 12:11 PM	#1
Ds650quad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Marcel Location: California Posts: 41	Bracelet Repair just competed! I recently purchased a GMT Master 16750 from a friend of my fathers last month. The Jubilee band on the watch was stretched out a bit, so I decided to take it to a local shop in Los Angles and have it repaired. I was pleasantly surprised yesterday when I picked it up. This is the results. This is what it looked like before the repair. I didn't think it was possible to correct the damage to a bracelet on a Rolex that hand been worn everyday for 24 years. My original intention was to buy the watch and flip it.......... the more I wear the more I like it......... I think it's a keeper!

8 June 2012, 11:11 PM	#3
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Nice work. Who did it? __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

8 June 2012, 11:55 PM	#5
Keeperoftime "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeremy Location: Louisiana Watch: Rolex Posts: 2,732	Pretty good job! __________________ As a man is, so he sees. As the eye is formed, such are its powers. William Blake

9 June 2012, 02:39 AM	#10
Paladin "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: So. California Posts: 1,232	Looks amazing an he is in my area....however you did not share with us the cost for the service....... __________________ 1601, 1675/3, 16753, 16750, 16750, 16700, 16610, 18238

9 June 2012, 02:45 AM	#11
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Yes. When my rivet gets worse ill call them. __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

8 June 2012, 02:24 PM	#2
glocati "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Greg Location: Portland, Oregon Watch: 1675/3+16013 Posts: 538	Wow ! Looks great. they really tightened it up.

8 June 2012, 11:50 PM	#4
RLX-lvr "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Jeff Location: Toronto Posts: 1,947	Really nice work. I'm sure many members here would like to know where you got that done.

9 June 2012, 12:28 AM	#6
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	yes, It looks amazing, those results saved you some serious cash... we need to know who this craftsman is

9 June 2012, 01:16 AM	#7
Ds650quad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Marcel Location: California Posts: 41	George at G&A Jewelry Designs did the work. I met George about six years ago at a NAWCC convention, I purchased a 16713 GMT Master II two tone from him. I have no affiliation to them other than I used there services. G & A Jewelry Designs 607 S Hill Street # 410 Los Angeles, CA90014 Phone: (213) 624-3035

9 June 2012, 01:31 AM	#8
Welshwatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Real Name: Paul Location: Wales, UK Posts: 14,578	The results look pretty good to me. Perhaps this person could gradually build a very solid reputation on here and give USA members a home-grown alternative to Michael Young, who also seems too bogged down with work.

9 June 2012, 03:07 AM	#12
Ds650quad "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Marcel Location: California Posts: 41	I was charged $240.00. That included a refinish job on the case. George did the case while I waited so I didn't have to leave the watch head. I think the price is defiantly more than Michael Young in Hong Kong but I felt if was worth the extra cost to deal with someone face to face and not have to deal with the whole shipping thing. 3 weeks to compete the job.

9 June 2012, 05:36 AM	#13
esspee1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 593	great post! i may use the source in the future!

9 June 2012, 05:41 AM	#14
jlee5050 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles Watch: the throne. Posts: 165	Great info! Right in my neighborhood too. Thank you for the info!

13 June 2012, 09:12 AM	#15
Frosty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex GMT 1675 Posts: 5,087

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