I completely understand your frustration ToolWatchTom. I had to re-size the folded link bracelet on a Seiko SNKK45 years ago and you know what? I ain’t getting re-sized again!

I bought my watches from -

1) The Watch Company

2) Hachimura Watch Japan

I’ve purchased 2 watches from 2 different dealers in Japan using Chrono24 and both transactions went very smoothly. I didn’t communicate with the dealers because there was no need to. I wouldn’t hesitate buying another watch from a Japanese dealer again using Chrono24.