Where to get your grey market Rolex sized?

[amphr1]

I just purchased a GMT Master II from a member of this forum. Now I have the task of sizing it. Do I just go to a Rolex dealership? Wouldn't it be awkward seeing I didn't buy the watch from them? But where else can I go?

[DoctorA]

Any AD should be able to do it. I don’t think it would be awkward! It might make them think of you with their next hot model

[Ravager135]

Go into any authorized Rolex dealer. It's really none of their business where you got it. If they push you and you don't want to have a drawn out conversation, tell them you bought it on vacation.

Better yet buy the 1.6mm tool and the Loctite you need.

[Nikrnic]

Yah, no problem to go to an AD. You were forced to go grey anyway. A good jeweler can do it as well.

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[maxymax]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

Go into any authorized Rolex dealer. It's really none of their business where you got it. If they push you and you don't want to have a drawn out conversation, tell them you bought it on vacation.

Better yet buy the 1.6mm tool and the Loctite you need.

This

[RJRJRJ]

Go to any Rolex AD. No awkwardness and they will either do it for free or charge you a small fee.

As said above, it's better to just buy the right screwdriver and do it yourself so you don't have to waste your time there and can make adjustments in the future.

[t65tampa]

As stated, any Rolex AD will be able to help you. If they aren't nice about it, you don't have to go back. If I were you, I'd get the proper screwdriver and Loctite and learn how to do it yourself. That will serve you well whenever you need to add or remove a link and don't want to have to go to a jeweler every time.

[Sublovin]

Buy a screwdriver, will be worth it

[Ravager135]

I also like having my own tools because sometimes when ADs size the bracelet they leave it a little too loose or they remove a link from the wrong side making the bracelet clasp asymmetrical (which bothers me). I just prefer to do it all at home. It used to be when I would buy a new Rolex, I'd just take it home and begin the hour long process of unpacking it, taking off the stickers, sizing the bracelet my way, and storing the box the way I like. Nowadays with all the idiosyncrasies that ADs are enforcing who knows what you are allowed to do with your own purchase...

[77T]

My nearby watchmaker.


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[watchmework]

My recommendation is to pick up this tool and do it yourself. I don’t trust the ADs to not butcher the screws in my bracelet, learned my lesson the hard way on a Sub.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...djusting-tool/

[darkside7]

Originally Posted by watchmework

My recommendation is to pick up this tool and do it yourself. I don’t trust the ADs to not butcher the screws in my bracelet, learned my lesson the hard way on a Sub.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...djusting-tool/

This is the best advice I heard in a loooong time.

[Fmnunes2803]

Originally Posted by watchmework

My recommendation is to pick up this tool and do it yourself. I don’t trust the ADs to not butcher the screws in my bracelet, learned my lesson the hard way on a Sub.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...djusting-tool/

+1

I size my own bracelet...

[rl168]

Which loctite to use? My old sea dweller came with a screwdriver so I was able to DIY, but is loctite necessary?

[173rdabn]

Buy the correct 1.6 mm screwdriver. Bog simple.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by rl168

Which loctite to use? My old sea dweller came with a screwdriver so I was able to DIY, but is loctite necessary?

Loctite 222 (purple)

[JoseR]

I got my Air King from a grey shop out of state. I needed it sized and called my local AD about sizing it and how much it would cost. The guy (forgot the name) told me to stop by the shop and ask for him. I went to next day and asked for him but he was off that day. The guy that told me he was off asked me if he could help me. I told him I called about getting the watch sized and he told me he would take care of it. Took him 5 minutes, I asked him how much and he replied no charge...it's a Rolex. He even offered me a bottle of water. I was a little surprised since I didn't purchase the watch from them but was happy with the service.

[JDsnewwatch]

Walk in to any upscale jewelry store and ask if they do watch link sizing (yes, they all do). Pay the 25 dollars and they will size it for you. They don't need to sell Rolexes to do this type of work. In fact, if they don't, they will actually be NICE TO YOU! Im not kidding!

[RJRJRJ]

Originally Posted by rl168

Which loctite to use? My old sea dweller came with a screwdriver so I was able to DIY, but is loctite necessary?

Make sure the screwdriver is hollow ground. The loctite Rolex uses is white and I don't know what it is, but I've used 242 (blue according to the tube) and it's been fine. Do not use the red as it's intended to be semi-permanent.

[Seibei]

Do it yourself. Don't hand it over to some dealer who may scratch and or drop your watch.

Regularly perform a careful inspection of your watch to determine if any screws are pulling out. If so, tighten them and use the correct thread locking compound. Better safe than sorry!

[HL65]

Do it yourself!

[Etschell]

It's pretty simple to do. But if you havent just pop into an ad.

[bezler]

As always, most people here have suggested the 1.6 mm screwdriver. In the past, a very few have suggested that 1.7 is the correct size, but those few are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable members here. I've always wondered about this.

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[zaydans]

AD might scratch it. Has been known to happen. Get a screwdriver set and DIY. I’m not handy at all and I’ve always adjusted my own bracelets and if I scratch it then at least it’s my own f-up not someone else.

[Boaters]

Buy the tools anx do it yourself .. so easy and personally I like to do it myself.

[RHIII]

Just about any jeweler can size it for you.


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[Tha Baron]

Originally Posted by watchmework

My recommendation is to pick up this tool and do it yourself. I don’t trust the ADs to not butcher the screws in my bracelet, learned my lesson the hard way on a Sub.

https://www.esslinger.com/horofix-ge...djusting-tool/

Yes

[DTap]

Will that tool work for jubilee too?

[frankfrazetta]

On my desk. A very nice man named "me" does a great job.

[watchmework]

Originally Posted by DTap

Will that tool work for jubilee too?

Yes the tool I linked from esslinger has the 1.3mm tip for jubilee and 1.7mm for the oyster bracelets...it’s an exact fit for both bracelets.