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mailman · 28 April 2015, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I can't emphasize enough... Do not skimp on tools. You will regret it eventually. I've been down that road and have learned my lesson.

If I had an a 5711 I'd send it you for sizing Mike. Problem for me is I have to add links to anything that doesn't have a Glidelock. My hands and wrists are just too darn big

GB-man · 28 April 2015, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

I can't emphasize enough... Do not skimp on tools. You will regret it eventually. I've been down that road and have learned my lesson.

You thinking there is a good chance these cheap tools fail me?

What do you recommend? Bergeon?

kilyung · 28 April 2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by GB-man

You thinking there is a good chance these cheap tools fail me?

What do you recommend? Bergeon?

Yes it's not if but when they fail. Bergeon is preferred. Honored is ok also.

Hairdude1 · 28 April 2015, 11:18 AM

Option b for no worries

watchucallit · 28 April 2015, 12:06 PM

I have to say that PP bracelets are the only ones I no longer am willing to try to size. If I have one main complaint about PP is the bracelet pins. I spent hours once trying to size. Personally, I think any competent watch maker who deals in high end pieces should be able to take care of you.

redsubby · 28 April 2015, 01:43 PM

Don't matter if it's Rolex or PP AD, they all can screw up. So I think it's a matter of luck or knowing which AD has a good watchmaker.

TheBluePrince · 28 April 2015, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by redsubby

Don't matter if it's Rolex or PP AD, they all can screw up. So I think it's a matter of luck or knowing which AD has a good watchmaker.

This. Read around the forums and you will find tales of watches being damaged during resizing by ALL brands AD's or watchmakers. Try to find a good one who is happy to help irrelevant of what brand, AD or boutique they work for.

mikeceee · 28 April 2015, 09:53 PM

Here is a link for some higher quality tools: http://www.ofrei.com/page237.html

I own a 200$ "repair kit" from Bergeon - which is nice. As for resizing my patek bracelets i still use the cheapo blue plastic twist-type pin remover very effectively. I have used a more expensive black one (can't remember the brand) that broke immediately trying to use it my first time.

That being said: aside from the twisty blue watch pin remover I have found having quality tools (especially screw drivers) to be invaluable. And it's great advice.

Watch kit I have, and like:

GB-man · 28 April 2015, 10:32 PM

I have a Bergeon bracelet "fork" as well as a 1.2mm screwdriver. Unfortunately both are useless in this case haha I'm leaning towards watchmaker and pray. No sales workers lol

malarky_hk · 30 April 2015, 01:09 AM

Just curious, will the Patek AD size it free of charge?

Alex4 · 30 April 2015, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Just curious, will the Patek AD size it free of charge?

For sure! Unless you need another link or half-link I guess...

malarky_hk · 30 April 2015, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex4

For sure! Unless you need another link or half-link I guess...

Even if you didn't buy your watch from that particular AD?

GB-man · 30 April 2015, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by malarky_hk

Even if you didn't buy your watch from that particular AD?

Most would. It's a show of good faith and costs them nothing. If you buy a watch from them down the road its a home run.

My rolex AD has sized 4 watches for me on separate occasions and never asked for a dime

malarky_hk · 30 April 2015, 09:28 AM

If that's the case, I would take it to the AD.

cwilson13 · 30 April 2015, 09:52 AM

I bought a 5711 from a seller here that needed sizing. We only have Tiffany in my town. They wanted to see the certificate of authentication and needed to send it to NY to be sizes! Said it would take two weeks. Couldn't believe it.

Walked upstairs to a very nice Rolex AD who I had purchased from before. I asked if their watch tech was comfortable sizing a Patek. They looked and said, absolutely. Told me how it needed to be done, did it in front of me for free in all of about 2 minutes. It's not hard but someone who knows these bracelets should do it. Otherwise bad things can happen.

I think you just have to find some you trust. Patek AD or not.

Abdullasaif · 30 April 2015, 07:35 PM

option B. don't bother with A

GB-man · 30 April 2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Abdullasaif

option B. don't bother with A

Too late

28 April 2015, 11:18 AM	#34
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Option b for no worries __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

28 April 2015, 10:32 PM	#39
GB-man 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 36,899	I have a Bergeon bracelet "fork" as well as a 1.2mm screwdriver. Unfortunately both are useless in this case haha I'm leaning towards watchmaker and pray. No sales workers lol __________________

28 April 2015, 12:06 PM	#35
watchucallit "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: San Fran Posts: 2,214	I have to say that PP bracelets are the only ones I no longer am willing to try to size. If I have one main complaint about PP is the bracelet pins. I spent hours once trying to size. Personally, I think any competent watch maker who deals in high end pieces should be able to take care of you.

28 April 2015, 01:43 PM	#36
redsubby "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Real Name: Henry Location: TW/SoCal Posts: 1,632	Don't matter if it's Rolex or PP AD, they all can screw up. So I think it's a matter of luck or knowing which AD has a good watchmaker.

30 April 2015, 01:09 AM	#40
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	Just curious, will the Patek AD size it free of charge?

30 April 2015, 09:28 AM	#44
malarky_hk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... Watch: Rolex Posts: 4,466	If that's the case, I would take it to the AD.

30 April 2015, 09:52 AM	#45
cwilson13 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,492	I bought a 5711 from a seller here that needed sizing. We only have Tiffany in my town. They wanted to see the certificate of authentication and needed to send it to NY to be sizes! Said it would take two weeks. Couldn't believe it. Walked upstairs to a very nice Rolex AD who I had purchased from before. I asked if their watch tech was comfortable sizing a Patek. They looked and said, absolutely. Told me how it needed to be done, did it in front of me for free in all of about 2 minutes. It's not hard but someone who knows these bracelets should do it. Otherwise bad things can happen. I think you just have to find some you trust. Patek AD or not.

30 April 2015, 07:35 PM	#46
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	option B. don't bother with A

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