A stretched bracelet, RSC New York and a five digit cost to replace

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

The good news (if you want to look at it this way) is that Rolex cannot replace the bracelet with a matching replacement anyway, so the 5 figures to do go that route doesn't even come into play.

You don't have to choose between an MY repair or a leather strap. Assuming Michael can fix it, you can do both.

Agreed. I look forward to getting a response from him.

In the meantime, I called Rikki and the case will be on its way to him. The watch "works" in that the second hand moves fluidly; although I'm not sure yet how accurately it keeps time.

I was actually looking at it when the time was at 11:57:35 and the date wheel turned from the 1st to the 2nd, so that's sort of working.

I unscrewed the crown and (gently!) attempted to set the time, but was greeted with a terrible grinding noise, so I gave up on that.

The plexiglass is scratched up pretty good.

Also, when you gently shake the case, you can hear a loose piece rolling around behind the dial.

I told all of this to Rikki who, after listening patiently, said "no worries, send it in and I'll take care of it. You'll get it back in like-new condition". Given his performance with the last item I sent to him, I have no doubt I will get it back in great shape.

Thanks to all for your interest and feedback, I'll keep the updates with pics coming. For now, here's a few pics of the case pre-Rik.

And yes, if that watch could talk, I'm sure it would have a few interesting stories to share.