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Atlanta · 9 August 2008, 03:18 AM

Advantages of buying from a local AD... I would never pay to have my watch resized from where it was purchased. If I took another watch in or took my watch to another AD, I would expect to pay.

Art161 · 9 August 2008, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by stevenshin

$35 beats what Cartier wanted to get a link added to my Tank: more than $100. One of several reasons I will never make the mistake of buying another Cartier product again.

Was this just for labor or did they furnish a new link?

stevenshin · 9 August 2008, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Art161

Was this just for labor or did they furnish a new link?

It included a link (stainless steel) plus "labor."
I had recently serviced the Tank Francaise and a Tank Chrono there, and had bought a new croc band. The Chrono has since died by the way. They wanted over $800 to fix it. They said no to a goodwill repair and no to a discount. So I told them I would rather let the piece of sh!t die than pay almost half the cost of the watch over the years on service and repair. Sorry for venting!

timetravel125 · 9 August 2008, 04:53 AM

Many moons ago, when I didn't know how to remove a bracelet, so that I can put a strap, I went to this Chinese watchmaker, who used to charge me either $10 dollars or $5, depending on his mood. I had realized then, that I was spending too much money for strap or bracelet replacement. I bought a Bergeon tool and learned to do it.

Now, that I do it myself, I have discovered, that the watchmaker, had put so many scratches on my watch (Old Navitimer II). So, in essence, I paid him money to put scratches on my watch.

Lesson learned: Buy your tools and do it yourself. If you scratch your lugs or caseback, it's your doing and you didn't pay someone to do it.

My dos centavos.

cal.3186vs335i · 9 August 2008, 05:06 AM

it was for the labor and i think.....because it's a Rolex!!!!

cal.3186vs335i · 9 August 2008, 05:10 AM

anyways, Larry's thread is really helpful!!!! do you know where i can buy the tools for the Rolex bracelets....i mean good tools, not cheap tools...thanks

9 August 2008, 03:18 AM	#31
Atlanta "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Jack Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 126619LB & 114270 Posts: 767	Advantages of buying from a local AD... I would never pay to have my watch resized from where it was purchased. If I took another watch in or took my watch to another AD, I would expect to pay. __________________ Member# 14554

9 August 2008, 04:53 AM	#34
timetravel125 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Louie Location: California Watch: Rolex Posts: 644	Many moons ago, when I didn't know how to remove a bracelet, so that I can put a strap, I went to this Chinese watchmaker, who used to charge me either $10 dollars or $5, depending on his mood. I had realized then, that I was spending too much money for strap or bracelet replacement. I bought a Bergeon tool and learned to do it. Now, that I do it myself, I have discovered, that the watchmaker, had put so many scratches on my watch (Old Navitimer II). So, in essence, I paid him money to put scratches on my watch. Lesson learned: Buy your tools and do it yourself. If you scratch your lugs or caseback, it's your doing and you didn't pay someone to do it. My dos centavos.

9 August 2008, 05:06 AM	#35
cal.3186vs335i Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: H T Tran Location: Alb, NM Watch: 2531.80, 116713LN Posts: 77	it was for the labor and i think.....because it's a Rolex!!!!

9 August 2008, 05:10 AM	#36
cal.3186vs335i Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: H T Tran Location: Alb, NM Watch: 2531.80, 116713LN Posts: 77	anyways, Larry's thread is really helpful!!!! do you know where i can buy the tools for the Rolex bracelets....i mean good tools, not cheap tools...thanks

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