Sturmanskie Stainless Bracelet Sizing Problem
Just curious if anyone else has had a problem sizing Sturmanskie stainless steel bracelets. More specifically that the pins don’t reseat properly and fall out because they’re loose. I’ve resized dozens of watch bracelets before, have all the proper tools and drove them out the correct direction. I know they’re pins and collars, and still have the collars but they seem to no longer retain the pin. Anybody have any experience with this? Like I said, I’ve sized probably forty bracelets, both split pin and pin and collar and never had this problem. Thanks!
Jan 17, 2021
- Do you have a local watchmaker/repair store that you trust to service your watches?
- Is it possible to service the timepieces yourself (via YouTube videos/online resources)?
- Is there a reputable online shop that can provide this service?
- I've seen numerous shots at Jomashop's service, so I'm guessing that's a resounding NO! for them
I'm guessing for higher end pieces (Omega, Rolex, Zenith, and beyond), it's probably wise to spend the ~$300 on sending it to them or taking it to an authorized dealer for service. What about the many microbrands we see here on MD/Drop that are building watches around the Miyota and unbranded Seiko movements?- I've seen the toss/rebuy if the watch is cheap enough (here I'm thinking a lot of the Ingersoll's, Seiko SNK's, etc. we've seen lately)
- These seems like good watches to take apart yourself and learn from, if you're into that kind of stuff and willing to invest in ($$$ and time)
- What about mid-grade stuff like Vostok, Melbourne, Hamilton, Tissot, etc.?
- Is your best bet to go to an authorized dealer for service or take to a local watch shop?
Thanks for your thoughts. I just wanted to get a sense for what resources were available before I get deeper into the rabbit hole and end up with $1000 in services on my $1000 in watches in 5 years.