Watchguy and/or Mistal: anyone used them??

[spuds]

Gents,

Following on from my struggle to get my new Omega adjustable clasp fitted to my Seamaster 2255.80.00 bracelet I've scoured the 'net and found Watchguy and Mistal Time Services who both say they can do the job for me.
(Duncan at Genesis was my first port of call based purely on his many forum recommendation but he doesn't think he'd be able to get the other parts that I need).

I'm just a tad wary of sending my watch to an unknown watch-repairer though so has anyone used either of these guys before....???
Is 'watchguy' still a member on here because obviously I'd rather use him if he is!!

Thanks for any pointers....

Dan.

[alfat33]

I've never used watchguy but I'd like to as he specialises in a watch I'd like serviced. I think you'll be very lucky to get a booking, I've been watching the website for months. They've even changed the process a couple of times - obviously very popular with the regulars. I'm in no rush but unless I'm missing something I'd suggest trying with someone else if you are in a hurry.

[walkerwek1958]

If I've understood correctly, whoever takes the job on will have to source two links to join the new clasp to the old bracelet. With Omega no longer supplying via wholesalers that makes the job v. difficult for anyone who's not an Omega accredited repairer, they won't be able to get the parts.

What I'm not clear about is how the new links (screw-fitted) will fix onto the old-style bracelet with the press-fit pins and tubes. Anything that involves modifications can be a boat-load of hassle,every time I get involved with similar jobs I swear I won't do it again. Despite owners assurances there's usually some details that haven't been thought through and the guy doing the job has to fill in the gaps and make the thing work.

Paul

[walkerwek1958]

If I've understood correctly, whoever takes the job on will have to source two links to join the new clasp to the old bracelet. With Omega no longer supplying via wholesalers that makes the job v. difficult for anyone who's not an Omega accredited repairer, they won't be able to get the parts.

What I'm not clear about is how the new links (screw-fitted) will fix onto the old-style bracelet with the press-fit pins and tubes. Anything that involves modifications can be a boat-load of hassle,every time I get involved with similar jobs I swear I won't do it again. Despite owners assurances there's usually some details that haven't been thought through and the guy doing the job has to fill in the gaps and make the thing work.

Maybe I've missed a trick somewhere, but whoever does this will have to resolve the problems I've outlined. I sugest the OP discusses the job with whoever takes it on and assures himself that the repairer really is in a position to sort it.

Paul

[Omegamanic]

It's straightforward with the additional pieces on the older clasps, or a straight swap on the newer bracelet.

[spuds]

Thanks for the replies Gents.....