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southtexas · 11 August 2018, 09:43 AM

I had an old 7205 rivet 14k yg bracelet that was badly stretched, with heavily eroded center links and many of the rivets were about to give out.

The guys at Sand Hill went above and beyond in their repair, even correcting some previous repair mistakes that they noticed without me having to ask (or even noticing them).

Some of the rivets has been previously replaced with incorrect sized rivets. After replacing the failing rivets, they were able to get them all looking uniform.

They fixed the stretch, repaired the center links where the gold had worn paper thin, and even machined a part so that a partial link I had could be added to the bracelet.

All done at a very reasonable cost and very quick turnaround (couple of weeks door to door). I’ve used MY in the past, and while the work is good also, the turnaround time is long and shipping across the world is not ideal for me.

We USA folks now have a great bracelet source here on our own shores.

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Gina Marie · 11 August 2018, 10:10 AM

Contact info for them?

crowncollection · 11 August 2018, 01:31 PM

nice work

GoingPlaces · 11 August 2018, 05:51 PM

Looks great!

They fixed the stretch on my nearly 30 year old jubilee. Did a great job. I definitely recommend them.

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Styles Bitchley · 11 August 2018, 09:36 PM

Cost compared to MY?

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lhanddds · 11 August 2018, 09:46 PM

Nice to have another option, thanks

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77T · 11 August 2018, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gina Marie

Contact info for them?

I’ve heard many good comments about their watchmakers.

www.sandhillwatch.com

In working with them did you ask if they have a Rolex Parts account?

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ROLLiWORKS · 12 August 2018, 05:39 AM

Thx everyone. On TRF our handle is Rolliworks.

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Runnin' Rebel · 12 August 2018, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

I had an old 7205 rivet 14k yg bracelet that was badly stretched, with heavily eroded center links and many of the rivets were about to give out.

The guys at Sand Hill went above and beyond in their repair, even correcting some previous repair mistakes that they noticed without me having to ask (or even noticing them).

Some of the rivets has been previously replaced with incorrect sized rivets. After replacing the failing rivets, they were able to get them all looking uniform.

They fixed the stretch, repaired the center links where the gold had worn paper thin, and even machined a part so that a partial link I had could be added to the bracelet.

All done at a very reasonable cost and very quick turnaround (couple of weeks door to door). I’ve used MY in the past, and while the work is good also, the turnaround time is long and shipping across the world is not ideal for me.

We USA folks now have a great bracelet source here on our own shores.

Wow, that bracelet looks so comfortable

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Originally Posted by ROLLiWORKS

Thx everyone. On TRF our handle is Rolliworks.

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Great job Michael
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southtexas · 13 August 2018, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Styles Bitchley

Cost compared to MY?

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I’d say this particular job was cheaper than MY. They examined the bracelet, and put together a list of suggested work with prices for my prior approval.

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Styles Bitchley · 13 August 2018, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

I’d say this particular job was cheaper than MY. They examined the bracelet, and put together a list of suggested work with prices for my prior approval.

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Interesting. Thanks for the tip!

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joli160 · 13 August 2018, 10:01 PM

Great job

77T · 14 August 2018, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ROLLiWORKS

Thx everyone. On TRF our handle is Rolliworks.

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Michael
Do you folks have a Rolex parts account? If not where do you source the repair parts?

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ROLLiWORKS · 22 August 2018, 11:12 AM

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77T · 22 August 2018, 11:39 AM

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I see what you did there.
Fair enough.

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Heff · 22 August 2018, 11:46 AM

I have a question. Since Rolex won’t repair bracelets like MY and Rolliworks, how do they obtain the parts to repair the bracelets? If Rolex doesn’t fix them, I wouldn’t think they would send out the parts needed, even if a parts account is established.

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ROLLiWORKS · 22 August 2018, 11:56 AM

The first set of parts (pins) are made in house using 316L stock and a lathe. Later parts are farmed out to machine shop with a CNC lathe that takes 316L steel from a large reel. In the end you end up with numerous pins, sleeve, tubes, rods, 14k/18k gold rods, tubes on and on.

ROLLiWORKS · 22 August 2018, 11:58 AM

Most of the time these pins are worn paper thin

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ROLLiWORKS · 22 August 2018, 12:00 PM

Each bench has 2 containers housing all the various pins and fasteners needed to bring these guys back.

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ROLLiWORKS · 22 August 2018, 01:47 PM

haha. it's like fight club (we don't talk about it)

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I see what you did there.
Fair enough.

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southtexas · 15 January 2019, 03:08 PM

I had them do another one for me and they didn’t disappoint. A tough one this time—expandable CI 20mm bracelet but all the springs had “sprung”.

They rebuilt it using solid rivets for strength, and used springs they’d built using a mold from the original ones. I’ll let the pics do the talking:

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Tomas Eriksson · 15 January 2019, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

I had them do another one for me and they didn’t disappoint. A tough one this time—expandable CI 20mm bracelet but all the springs had “sprung”.

They rebuilt it using solid rivets for strength, and used springs they’d built using a mold from the original ones. I’ll let the pics do the talking:

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Impressive work. Thanks for sharing and hats of to for you saving another bracelet

s2h904 · 16 January 2019, 11:13 AM

Michael is first class!

He went above and beyond in regards to my transaction with Sand Hill

11 August 2018, 09:43 AM	#1
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,680	Shout out for Sand Hill watch bracelet repair—excellent work I had an old 7205 rivet 14k yg bracelet that was badly stretched, with heavily eroded center links and many of the rivets were about to give out. The guys at Sand Hill went above and beyond in their repair, even correcting some previous repair mistakes that they noticed without me having to ask (or even noticing them). Some of the rivets has been previously replaced with incorrect sized rivets. After replacing the failing rivets, they were able to get them all looking uniform. They fixed the stretch, repaired the center links where the gold had worn paper thin, and even machined a part so that a partial link I had could be added to the bracelet. All done at a very reasonable cost and very quick turnaround (couple of weeks door to door). I’ve used MY in the past, and while the work is good also, the turnaround time is long and shipping across the world is not ideal for me. We USA folks now have a great bracelet source here on our own shores. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

11 August 2018, 01:31 PM	#3
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	nice work __________________ watches many

13 August 2018, 10:01 PM	#12
joli160 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,332	Great job __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

15 January 2019, 03:08 PM	#21
southtexas 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Great State of TX Posts: 5,680	I had them do another one for me and they didn’t disappoint. A tough one this time—expandable CI 20mm bracelet but all the springs had “sprung”. They rebuilt it using solid rivets for strength, and used springs they’d built using a mold from the original ones. I’ll let the pics do the talking: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Forty six & 2 are just ahead of me. Follow me on Instagram @ccrolex

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11 August 2018, 10:10 AM	#2
Gina Marie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Baby! Posts: 1,068	Contact info for them?

11 August 2018, 05:51 PM	#4
GoingPlaces "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 5,341	Looks great! They fixed the stretch on my nearly 30 year old jubilee. Did a great job. I definitely recommend them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2018, 09:36 PM	#5
Styles Bitchley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Canada Watch: 1680 Posts: 1,396	Cost compared to MY? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11 August 2018, 09:46 PM	#6
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Nice to have another option, thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

12 August 2018, 05:39 AM	#8
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Thx everyone. On TRF our handle is Rolliworks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 11:12 AM	#14
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 11:46 AM	#16
Heff "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Germany Watch: Speedmaster Pro Posts: 1,023	I have a question. Since Rolex won’t repair bracelets like MY and Rolliworks, how do they obtain the parts to repair the bracelets? If Rolex doesn’t fix them, I wouldn’t think they would send out the parts needed, even if a parts account is established. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 11:56 AM	#17
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	The first set of parts (pins) are made in house using 316L stock and a lathe. Later parts are farmed out to machine shop with a CNC lathe that takes 316L steel from a large reel. In the end you end up with numerous pins, sleeve, tubes, rods, 14k/18k gold rods, tubes on and on.

22 August 2018, 11:58 AM	#18
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Most of the time these pins are worn paper thin Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

22 August 2018, 12:00 PM	#19
ROLLiWORKS "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Real Name: Michael H Posts: 964	Each bench has 2 containers housing all the various pins and fasteners needed to bring these guys back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

16 January 2019, 11:13 AM	#23
s2h904 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Scott Location: Florida Watch: Datejust/YM Posts: 435	Michael is first class! He went above and beyond in regards to my transaction with Sand Hill

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