Bought a watch online, where can I get it sized?

theanimala

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I bought a watch online because it was at least $500 less then purchasing it locally. The problem is it is too large for my girl. I have an old watch of her's that I can use for reference, but where can I get it done? Would any old jewelry store at the mall be able to do this sort of thing?
 

DnetMHZ

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I got mine done at the local Jeweler not too long ago. $10 and about 5 minutes is all it took.
 

boyRacer

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Originally posted by: fivespeed5
macy's does it, but you'll probably get some inexperienced punk.

they won't do it unless you bought it from them... i guess it depends on the salesperson you get. but they sell kits on ebay for $5... or you could go to a jeweler shop like everyone said... cost us $7 i think.
 

fs5

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trust me macy's does it for a fee, but like I said I wouldn't go there with an expensive watch. Usually there's an old guy with a watch cart in the mall that'll do it also.
 

zixxer

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do it your damn self. it's really easy


what type of pins does it have? look at the side of the links.. if they look like a circle cut in half its super easy..

what brand/model watch is it?
 

bozack

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Depending on the price of the watch I would do one of two things....

If it is something "nice" like a Tag, Omega, Rolex or something high end I would take it to a dealer that sells that brand and have them size it, generally they will do it for free or charge you $10-20 depending on the place....

If it is something that isn't too expensive then take it to a mall kiosk that does Jewelery repair, they will have it done in under an hour and it will cost a flat fee, I have worked with some before and they are a hit or miss but sizing most generic watches isn't that hard.

good luck
 

theanimala

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It's a Concord watch. I thought about buying a kit but I actually went to the kiosk at the mall. The young guy was very friendly and seemed to know his stuff. What I liked is that I was standing just 2 feet away, so I could see if he messed anything up, which he didn't. Cost $7 and took 5 minutes, well worth the money. Thanks everyone for the replies.