Do ADs size your watch in front of you?

[Rolexgal2017]

Originally Posted by padi56

Have agree how many more threads on the simple task of unscrewing a screw plus the one about a AD putting watch on hard surface.

I was recommended by a few not to do it myself. I was informed a lot can go wrong.

I don't even know which links to remove. Is there an order?

[Rolexgal2017]

I guess I'll just hold my breath while I have it sized at the AD. Fingers crossed that they'll be nice and don't scratch it or bang it against the counter.

[Fat_ninja]

Unless the AD has the wrong tool are a total dumb azz its hard to scratch your watch sizing. This is the reason for the hollow ground screw drivers so it doesnt slip. Ive done some myself some at the AD. If you get the wrong size you can ruin the head of the screws or it would slip.


Point is the right tools for the right job


But as for AD scratching it... the guy would be a total moron

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Fat_ninja

Unless the AD has the wrong tool are a total dumb azz its hard to scratch your watch sizing. This is the reason for the hollow ground screw drivers so it doesnt slip. Ive done some myself some at the AD. If you get the wrong size you can ruin the head of the screws or it would slip.


Point is the right tools for the right job


But as for AD scratching it... the guy would be a total moron

I have three different sizes of hollow ground screwdrivers.

Doubt i could tell the difference between a 1.4mm 1.5mm or 1.6mm unless they were marked.

[037]

Originally Posted by Rolexgal2017

I guess I'll just hold my breath while I have it sized at the AD. Fingers crossed that they'll be nice and don't scratch it or bang it against the counter.

99.999% of bracelet sizing doesn't involve either banging or scratching.

Perhaps the solution for your situation is to find a local Rolex AD with an in-house watchmaker rather than a sales rep doing the work. It's nowhere remotely close to being a difficult job but I'm not sure what else to suggest since DIY isn't an option.

[brandrea]

My AD sizes all my bracelets in front of me. They have a separate room with their tool bench and it has a glass window for viewing.

I’ve never had a problem with scratches or any other damage by an AD.

I guess I’m an outlier (again), but if it’s such an easy DIY job, I figure my AD who’s done it more times than me, can handle it better than I can as they have all the right tools

[1William]

My AD has a watch shop on site and they size inside of there. If I wanted to go watch I am sure they would let me.

[HL65]

My AD also has a watchmaker that sizes in back room where his workshop is. I have never had them scratch a watch and never a worry.

[JLM3]

Usually have a bench in the back room to size it ...not sure they would like anyone looking over there shoulder while they are trying to size the watch though. hehe

[SearChart]

Originally Posted by Rolexgal2017

I was recommended by a few not to do it myself. I was informed a lot can go wrong.

I don't even know which links to remove. Is there an order?

Have it done by the AD.

[JLM3]

Also on the other thread you mentioned you wanted to watch them to learn how to size but here it seems your worried about them scratching it ....I wild just let the AD size it and wear it and be all set .

[challer]

Wempe NYC did two for me. Right on the counter

[77T]

There are options here to lessen the anxiety of scratches - and to avoid another episode with hard countertops.

Option 1: Wear it loose (unless it is dangerously loose). In other words do nothing. Doing nothing now will allow you to put more scratches and dings on the bracelet now. This way the AD’s dings are meaningless unless they are egregiously negligent.

Option 2: Build a relationship with a nearby independent watchmaker. I’m sure they will be more helpful in explaining the process as you watch benchside.

Option 3: Go to a local GTG, reach out to a clueful member beforehand to bring a screwdriver and loctite. This way you make more TRF friends, learn more about using a screwdriver and get your bracelet sized free.




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[Tomas Eriksson]

Bought from three different ADs, all sized in a back room.

[T.Mas]

ADs do this all the time, everyday, and have way more experience than the average customer. We are all human and mistakes happen, but trusting someone that has resized 1,000s of bracelets rather than yourself with no where near that kind of experience would only make sense. What am I missing here?

[Old Geezer]

Have had both situations. Where I used to live the AD had little tables where the salesperson sat on one side and customer on the other. After you perused the cases for whatever you were shopping they would bring a tray to the table with the items that caught your eye so you could look at them more thoroughly, try them on, etc. When I bought a watch there, they brought the tool kit over and sized it right at the table.
Current AD takes them to the shop they have near the back of the store to size. You can see them sitting there doing their thing.

[aleeboy]

No, they usually do it on a workbench that's out back.

I would take it to the nearest RSC if you have experienced poor service from your local AD. And, no, RSC will not re-size it in front of you as their workbench and tools are out back.

[opawlows]

Originally Posted by brandrea

My AD sizes all my bracelets in front of me. They have a separate room with their tool bench and it has a glass window for viewing.

I’ve never had a problem with scratches or any other damage by an AD.

+1

[Vivalas]

Mine always goes out the back to do it.

[captainron62]

I had a jeweler scratch a TAG I purchased years ago, that was when I bought my own tools and have done my own since. I ask DAVIDSW to size my AK this week, as I trusted his expertise and care. Of course, he did a wonderful job.

[F900LX]

Anyone have a link to the best screwdrivers for this?

[watchwatcher]

Originally Posted by directioneng

To be fair, there are proper screwdrivers for resizing Rolex bracelets.

Very true.

[HogwldFLTR]

My ADs and or a good Jeweler whom I know and trust. They all do the work at their work benches and not at the public counters. Not had any watch bunged up by any of them.

[101031-28]

I do it myself, at home. Bought a nice set of Bergeon screwdrivers years ago, size 0.8mm to 1,8mm

[Mephist]

Originally Posted by 101031-28

I do it myself, at home. Bought a nice set of Bergeon screwdrivers years ago, size 0.8mm to 1,8mm

I also do it myself, got a Leatherman and a bottle of Loctite

[scarlet knight]

I let the AD do it. They have done it in front of me. But, like a blood test, I don’t want to look. Never had one scratched.

[Bobby T]

Originally Posted by smym18

I've read many comments on here about their watch getting scratched while sizing at an AD. It's very easy to do yourself if you have the right screwdriver.

Can get scratched just as easily, doing it yourself.

[Rose Gold]

Same here.

Originally Posted by SubMarin18

My watch was sized in front of me, away from the display cases with a toolbox like you mention , with zero scratches.

[Rose Gold]

The only thing you are potentially missing is the fact that it is unlikely a stranger will care more for your watch than you do. Regardless of how many times they have sized a watch, if they don’t care about your watch, then they could get sloppy and damage it.

I think that anyone with even a tiny bit of mechanical aptitude can resize a watch without creating damage; resizing a watch is not rocket science, even though locktite is used on rockets just as it is used on watch bracelets. :-)

If a watch owner isn’t comfortable resizing their bracelet, they should have an AD do it. All else equal, few ADs will care about an owner’s watch as much as the owner... this alone is a good reason to do it yourself.

Joe

Originally Posted by T.Mas

ADs do this all the time, everyday, and have way more experience than the average customer. We are all human and mistakes happen, but trusting someone that has resized 1,000s of bracelets rather than yourself with no where near that kind of experience would only make sense. What am I missing here?

[Rashid.bk]

Originally Posted by Tools

I have never known a Dealer to size in front of you. They have a sizing kit, like a small toolbox, that would be cumbersome on a display case.

I agree. If you know what it takes to actually size a watch without scratching it, you would understand why he takes it to the back and why he may be back there up to ten minutes. I have a great AD I deal with and have no issues letting them do their job in their environment.

I have since bought all the tools to do it myself and while very easy, it is honestly a pita to do it right without scratching anything.