Just got bracelet back from Michael Young - not thrilled.

[travisb]

Not good...
Sorry, but I would be pretty upset too.
I've heard many GOOD things about his work so I would think he will take care of it and give the job the attention it is due.

[ledas1]

Interesting.
My recent purchased DJII came with polished sides. A shame they did that to a unit from a different era.

Note: this rebuild/Lug Buff was done by a different shop.
Reminds me of the rebuild [new hour hand, new mainspring] I got on my, smaller, [c.1980] 36mm Date watch see photo below. During the rebuild the tech decided to buff the, top of, 14k Lugs. He did this without my permission. I did not complain and overall they did an OK job but.....sheesh.

The Lugs now have a 14k matte finish. I do have the before pic on this one. BTW that bracelete is obviously an ebay cheapo unit put on with my permission.

[kngzfrd]

I hate to say it, but it looks bad!!! Personally, I like the crisp edges of the bracelet and it looks like they rounded them during the polishing process.

Thanks for sharing your experience and please keep us informed on how (or if) they remedy the situation.

[bayerische]

That looks like crap!!!

WTH?!

[77T]

Joey
Please avoid hijacking threads; I know you're new here but this is not about your watch rebuild.

For the OP: that does look very sub-par. MY has a very good rep on massive rebuilds so I would like you to keep us apprised of his reply and/or remedy.

[Wolfgang427]

Impossible to give an opinion without having BEFORE pics.......

[MP5]

Those look like badly damaged screws or aftermarket. Do you recall the look before?

[Puffy]

in england this is what we call a friday afternoon job, something that is executed 5 mins before it's time to go to the pub

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by Puffy

in england this is what we call a friday afternoon job, something that is executed 5 mins before it's time to go to the pub

"Monday morning job" in the USA...

[Zoran]

I am not in a position to give a professional opinion since I have no knowledge on this matter...however, I do feel bad for you since you are clearly disappointed and I can imagine you feel pretty bad.
I sincerely hope you can find a solid solution and that MY will be happy to assist and resolve your issue.

Good luck!

[TurboWatch]

Originally Posted by Wolfgang427

Impossible to give an opinion without having BEFORE pics.......

Exactly!

I've lost counts of how many braclets I've sent to MY, and no complaints so far.
The brushing could be due to an inexperienced worker that he employs ( maybe). After all, there are so many different types and finishes.

My question is whether or not the connecting pin was already exposed before sending it in? Becasue according to MY's instruction post, he does not do any drilling to separate the links.

If he indeed did drill on this bracelet, he needs to replace it withn a new pin or at least fill that unsightly hole with metal putty. It is horible the way it is now. I wouldn't want to wear that at all.

[diver2012]

Originally Posted by Puffy

in england this is what we call a friday afternoon job, something that is executed 5 mins before it's time to go to the pub

It looks like it was done at the pub to me!

[NKflyer]

Guys, I wish I had "before" pics but I simply don't. I think it goes without saying that any bracelet requiring restoration is going to be worn out to some degree but rest assured that all areas were brushed, as factory, except for the sides of the clasp. And also be sure that I did not have pins sticking out the side near the end links.

In sending the watch to MY, my sole objective was to have the stretch removed or reduced, along with the failing (worn thin) rivet that attached the clasp at 6'oclock. I have no idea why they would have chosen to polish the sides of an all-brushed bracelet but it seems that in doing so, the removal of material exposed the pins that hold the end links.

I have emailed these photos to MY and will update just as soon as I hear something.

[JP Chestnut]

Originally Posted by TurboWatch

Exactly!

I've lost counts of how many braclets I've sent to MY, and no complaints so far.
The brushing could be due to an inexperienced worker that he employs ( maybe). After all, there are so many different types and finishes.

My question is whether or not the connecting pin was already exposed before sending it in? Becasue according to MY's instruction post, he does not do any drilling to separate the links.

If he indeed did drill on this bracelet, he needs to replace it withn a new pin or at least fill that unsightly hole with metal putty. It is horible the way it is now. I wouldn't want to wear that at all.

My feeling is that if a bracelet is so bad that it will look like this after he's finished with it, MY should refuse the job. The bracelet is simply beyond saving and it's bad for his reputation to put out such work.

[Duc5150]

NOT GOOD...was just getting ready to ship off a 93250 for restoration, now not so sure......since this is out there how about hearing from MY?

Todd B. in the OC

[Puffy]

Originally Posted by diver2012

It looks like it was done at the pub to me!

whilst sinking jaegerbombs...

[sdwtchlvr]

The exposed pins on the last link near the SEL can't be how he finishes his work?

[Mystro]

I dont care what it looked like before and it really doesnt matter. You can see obvious mistakes in the finished job that could easily been removed. I have reconditioned a few bracelets with a Scotchbrite pads and polish and I can say without any reservation, I could do a better job than that. That clasp is a joke. There is no excuse for that. Send it off to Rikki.

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by Puffy

in england this is what we call a friday afternoon job, something that is executed 5 mins before it's time to go to the pub

Looks more like a Sunday job . . . store closed and nothing done . . .

HAGOne

[Annan]

Looks awful....I would be very unhappy. Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone know if Bob Ridley rebuilds/restores bracelets? For those of us who live in the U.S. this might be a better choice than sending our bracelets to the other side of the world.

[jason427]

Couldnt you have just gotten a new bracelet instead of all this and to be let down in the end???
Jason

Originally Posted by NKflyer

Just received a 93250 (SS Sub, Solid End Link) bracelet back from Michael Young and I'm pretty disappointed.

The pros: Good communication, work completed faster than estimated, fast shipping back to the USA, they did remove the "stretch" from the bracelet.

The cons: The overall appearance of the "restored" bracelet. Looks very rough and they inexplicably polished the sides of the links such as on the GMT, Exp2, etc.

I don't know… maybe my expectations were set too high but the craftsmanship just looks really rushed and sloppy to me. Perhaps they are a little too busy these days? What say you?

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by kmleffler

I don't agree that the post should have waited for Mike to respond. If I send something to be repaired I want it done right the first time.

X2. They screwed up big-time. Now the OP is stressed, disappointed and they may or may not make good on their sloppiness.

[George Ab]

I do not like to see these one sided threads. There are better methods to resolve. I presume you failed to mention the exposed end link connecting post was like that when you sent it in.

[FLY-DOG]

Originally Posted by slm9555

My LV sub the side of the links are polished... Seems normal to me unless it was always unpolished on the older subs like yours.

What do you mean? I have a 16610 LV Sub bought new and the side of the bracelet links are not polished, just the side of the clasp.

[perpetualman88]

Originally Posted by George Ab

I do not like to see these one sided threads. There are better methods to resolve.

X2
I think you should have talked to MY before posting this thread

[FLY-DOG]

This is only my personal opinion but........Before I would flame a trusted vendor publicly on this site I would have tried to resolve it privately first. My first inclination is that a staffer returned it to you by mistake before the work was complete by MJ. Should that have happened….no, but in real life such things happen. I’m sure he will handle it and finish the job to your satisfaction. If not, then you have every right to post your dissatisfaction with the work.

[Watchdog]

Very interested to hear the resolution to this.

[bscepter]

Originally Posted by Annan

Looks awful....I would be very unhappy. Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone know if Bob Ridley rebuilds/restores bracelets? For those of us who live in the U.S. this might be a better choice than sending our bracelets to the other side of the world.

he does - at least as part of an overall rebuild. but he's not cheap. he charged $665 to refurb my father in law's GMT bracelet. that saying, he did an amazing job and was really easy to deal with.

on edit: i have a jubilee with MY at the moment and expect it back in a couple of weeks. i'm really curious to see how it turns out.

and i agree that the OP should have worked this out with mr. young prior to flaming him in a thread.

[smith one]

OP, I believe you have a right to be upset with the quality of work. However
I do believe along with some other members that it SHOULD have been handled privately first.

I believe in giving people the FIRST chance to make it right. If they won't then the forum is a good place to air your grievances.

My

Wishing you the best outcome.

smith one

[tedscott3]

Originally Posted by FLY-DOG

This is only my personal opinion but........Before I would flame a trusted vendor publicly on this site I would have tried to resolve it privately first. My first inclination is that a staffer returned it to you by mistake before the work was complete by MJ. Should that have happened….no, but in real life such things happen. I’m sure he will handle it and finish the job to your satisfaction. If not, then you have every right to post your dissatisfaction with the work.

Yep, I agree with others on this. Why not wait to see what he has to say first? I believe that he should have had the chance to explain, or make it right. In all likelihood he is going to make things right with you and you are going to have to come back and say how he made things right. But in the end there will still be possible customers for him that only read this thread and won't use his services. BTW, I am a satisfied MY customer.