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Watch strap repair?

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2009 17:58
by jonjon
Bought a "Rolex" watch from Icmeler a couple of years ago, been a great watch, self winding and all the smaller dials work perfectly and keeps perfect time. :D
However the metal strap has broke :cry: Does anyone know of any of tne watch sellers or even jewellers that can either repair the strap or replace with another metal or even willing to have a leather strap.
Also any idea of cost.

TIA

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2009 18:08
by tinkerbelle
When you go to the market and are looking to buy another watch ask them if they will put a new strap on the one you have, for a sale they usually will. You can always add some lira to the price so they don't lose out.

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2009 18:16
by jonjon
Thats a good idea Tinkerbelle, but thought that alot of the sellers would be just that sellers and not have much to do with the repair of them, but sure worth a go, thanxs :) :) :)

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2009 18:39
by Erik The Viking
I had a brand new stainless steel strap put on my breitling last year for £7. The guy a couple of doors down from harrys Steak House will do it while you wait, around 30 seconds!

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2009 19:39
by tinkerbelle
I did it myself last year. They are very good as long as you are actually buying something off them.

PostPosted: 01 Apr 2009 21:16
by ken the pen
:lol: i went to the same one just below harrys steak bar he put new batteries in and fitted a new strap to my Tissot. good lad and cheap

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2009 08:55
by dotty
There's also a watch repair shop on the same side as the L'Etoile hotel but nearer the beach - sorry I'm not very good at giving directions

PostPosted: 02 Apr 2009 12:35
by jeffg
i had a new strap put on my swatch last year by a cpl lads on the canal,i tried everywhere in cardiff but i couldnt find one so i bought a scmolex from them and was well pleased good lads very helpful if i could post pics lol i would show you a pic of the lads mrs j was well impressed by them :D