Wanted GMT Master ii bracelet

[adventuredon]

Had my watch from new for 20 years. Always worn. Sat at my desk this week and raised my arm. Clatter! Watch hit the desk. bracelet steel pin has broken. I did not bang the watch, hit nothing recently that I know of. Glad I was at my desk and not on a bike or out and about in water! Took it to the clock clinic. They cannot repair it as its the steel bar within the last link of the bracelet. Its not a spring bar, its the riveted/assembled bar that has broken. Watch maker reckons Rolex will just tell me to replace the entire bracelet, which from research/previous conversations with Rolex, will be about about £2500. Its not a replaceable /serviceable part as I understand it, it'll need drilling out apparently. Do I stand a chance of good will or any other avenue to get it repaired? sorry for stealing pic from this site (free bump) Its the pin that cannot be seen but is highlighted in the photo

 

[JJH]

Bit of copper minibore. JJH

 

[RolexSub.]

It is repairable and replacement part.No drilling required either.
Happened to mine too.There is a tool that pulls the none screw links apart.
Seth"The watchdealer" repaired mine.

Messaged You direct too.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[theoneandonly]

Bit of copper minibore. JJH

heathen !!!
knock it out and a length of S/S lockwire will do the trick

 

[Adventure Boy]

Exactly the same happened to my sub but on the bike, pulled my glove off and the watch was just hanging by my jacket cuff, very lucky, I took it to a local decent watch guy who fixed it for around £25 if I remember correctly and its been worn ever since !!
Dont panic you dont have to spend that sort of money to get it sorted, Ive heard of Seth, im sure he will sort it for you

Rob

 

[adventuredon]

thanks, going to contact Seth soon as I get the watch back this week. Ill update the post as and when. Thanks all

 

[oblertone]

Bookmarked, thank you

 

[adventuredon]

these are the pre photos. When I get it back I’ll post post photos . He has also offered to remove a dent in the bracelet and oldish it all. Rolex just wanted me to replace it all. Very impressive so far

 

[RolexSub.]

these are the pre photos. When I get it back I’ll post post photos . He has also offered to remove a dent in the bracelet and oldish it all. Rolex just wanted me to replace it all. Very impressive so far

Seth will do a great job,and it be look as new.
Avoid Rolex as the 1st point of contact for anything tbh.


Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[adventuredon]

All done and for the princely sum of £ 142 posted back

 

[RolexSub.]

All done and for the princely sum of £ 142 posted backView attachment 351323

Looks great & not a bank breaking amount either.

Get it back on the watch & lets have another pic.

Enjoy your watch again.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[adventuredon]

I’m quite liking the silicone look

 

[RolexSub.]

I’m quite liking the silicone look

I have a Rubber B that I sometimes pop on my 14060 Rolex Sub.

Looks cool on the orange too.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[oblertone]

Just making enquiries with Seth regarding my droopy Sub

 

[RolexSub.]

Just making enquiries with Seth regarding my droopy Sub

View attachment 352232

Not like that when on the wrist thankfully.Seth will have it nice n tight.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[theoneandonly]

i wonder how much the special holding tool cost ?

 

[RolexSub.]

i wonder how much the special holding tool cost ?

Not much from China tbh and does the same as one cisting £500 or more!!.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[theoneandonly]

Not much from China tbh and does the same as one cisting £500 or more!!.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

have you brought a tool from China ? use once then throw , if it hasn't broken first. .

 

[RolexSub.]

have you brought a tool from China ? use once then throw , if it hasn't broken first. .

No need,I would send to Seth.

Sent from my SM-A125F using Tapatalk

 

[oblertone]

Finally received my Submariner bracelet back from Seth; he's done a cracking job, however it has taken over a year. He did apologise and discounted the final invoice but it would appear that at some point the bracelet and my details became separated
Compare the flex shown below, with that shown in #14