GMF day date president bracelet

[icqmtl77]

Hi..
Though I am not new to this forum, I have been away for a long time. The last watch from chasingtime is easily 5-6 years ago.
Recently I got back and immediately bought a olive dial day date off a member who put it up for sale. Communication was great and it was stated clearly that the bracelet will be short.

1. Turn out it was indeed too short/tight for my wrist. I been hunting for long but still unable to buy a spare link. Any kind soul has any idea, pls let me know

2. Also, the flute bezel has unfortunately fallen off the watch even though I have yet to wear it. It seems like the previous owners have glue it on instead of the usual friction fitted.
Anyone has any idea/glue recommended to fit this fallen bezel will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[eBoy]

Regarding the bezel: I don't think you can do that successfully at home without watchmaking experience, and especially not without special tools...

 

[Rx4Time]

Can't speak to your issues with the bezel, but I am in the exact same situation with the bracelet size. I had read that gmf didn't provide extra links like most makers do. I ordered a couple of links from a seller I found on eBay. If they work out on mine I will post the link. I did reach out to a couple of dealers and one of them got back to me and informed me that gmf doesn't sell the bracelets separately. So I'm hoping that these eBay links work.

 

[Feefo]

I've replaced the bezel on a datejust. It came off relatively easily together with the crystal. Replaced with smooth bezel without further aids, so friction fitted. Before using glue, I'd try with a thin stripe of tape to allow for said friction.

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Ok first of all GMF do sell spare parts AFAIK - go ask trustyparts. But you have to go for whole bracelet i guess.

For the bezel, if I would have bought m2m and seller did not mention that, i would be pised if i know he knew and would contact him for a statement about this fact.
Thats not how sales go thru here IMO.
Good luck.

 

[Rx4Time]

Ok first of all GMF do sell spare parts AFAIK - go ask trustyparts. But you have to go for whole bracelet i guess.

For the bezel, if I would have bought m2m and seller did not mention that, i would be pised if i know he knew and would contact him for a statement about this fact.
Thats not how sales go thru here IMO.
Good luck.

If the links I got from eBay look like crap then I will try that route. Thank you for posting as I did not even think about trusty parts as an option.

 

[Fabulously]

I have a BPF Day Date sitting around - would the links fit the GMF bracelet? Could potentially send you the watch incl. bracelet for a tiny fee as I am not wearing the watch...

 

[derjenigewelcher]

If the links I got from eBay look like crap then I will try that route. Thank you for posting as I did not even think about trusty parts as an option.

Color difference will be a problem i guess

 

[derjenigewelcher]

I have a BPF Day Date sitting around - would the links fit the GMF bracelet? Could potentially send you the watch incl. bracelet for a tiny fee as I am not wearing the watch...

BPF is 316l production line of GMF - basicly good chance they fit

 

[Fabulously]

I didn't even know that! Thanks for the enlightenment

 

[icqmtl77]

Regarding the bezel: I don't think you can do that successfully at home without watchmaking experience, and especially not without special tools...

Dear eBoy, thank you so much for the prompt response. I dont have the necessary tools. However, this is a case of the flute bezel now being too small after the crystal has been replaced by a gen crystal, so not so sure is gluing on the only option.

 

[icqmtl77]

Can't speak to your issues with the bezel, but I am in the exact same situation with the bracelet size. I had read that gmf didn't provide extra links like most makers do. I ordered a couple of links from a seller I found on eBay. If they work out on mine I will post the link. I did reach out to a couple of dealers and one of them got back to me and informed me that gmf doesn't sell the bracelets separately. So I'm hoping that these eBay links work.

Yes i have tried asking a few TD and gotten the same response as you did.
Please do keep me inform if the ebay links will work. Those from rafflesdial will not work as I last checked.

 

[icqmtl77]

I've replaced the bezel on a datejust. It came off relatively easily together with the crystal. Replaced with smooth bezel without further aids, so friction fitted. Before using glue, I'd try with a thin stripe of tape to allow for said friction.

Thank you. WIll give it a try.

 

[Itto]

I had a gen crystal on a GMF DD before. So it can be done. But there was a problem with the gasket - are you using the gen gasket or the original Gmf?

 

[icqmtl77]

Ok first of all GMF do sell spare parts AFAIK - go ask trustyparts. But you have to go for whole bracelet i guess.

For the bezel, if I would have bought m2m and seller did not mention that, i would be pised if i know he knew and would contact him for a statement about this fact.
Thats not how sales go thru here IMO.
Good luck.

I did check back with him and he mentioned that the bezel never fall off before when he is having it. As I am not an active member here, I wouldnt want to alert the mod even though this was a high value sales transaction approved by mod.

i sincerely feel that the seller was not in the know and so I should try to fix it on my own.

 

[icqmtl77]

I have a BPF Day Date sitting around - would the links fit the GMF bracelet? Could potentially send you the watch incl. bracelet for a tiny fee as I am not wearing the watch...

wah... that is so kind of you.
I will drop you a PM

 

[icqmtl77]

BPF is 316l production line of GMF - basicly good chance they fit

Nice to hear

 

[icqmtl77]

I had a gen crystal on a GMF DD before. So it can be done. But there was a problem with the gasket - are you using the gen gasket or the original Gmf?

I am not sure is the gasket gen or the gmf gasket as the watch come with the gen crystal already installed.
can I check your combination
1. Gen crystal, gen flute bezel and gen gasket? or
2. Gen crystal, gmf flute bezel and gmf gasket?

 

[derjenigewelcher]

Where are you based? There are lot of great modders who would help you out

 

[Itto]

I am not sure is the gasket gen or the gmf gasket as the watch come with the gen crystal already installed.
can I check your combination
1. Gen crystal, gen flute bezel and gen gasket? or
2. Gen crystal, gmf flute bezel and gmf gasket?

That's exactly the problem, I don't know what gasket I used in the end but one was too thick and one was too thin. I shaved a bit off the thick one - i THINK it was shaved gen gasket (plus gmf fluted bezel). I might be wrong tho, at one point i just had a LOT of gaskets flying around

There's also the option, that i used a Clean DJ41 gasket - but i guess i would remember that.