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joli160 · 24 January 2020, 06:10 AM

We are talking two different clasps here which require a different method of adjustment depending on the model.

5 digit i.e. 18038, 18238 or early series 118238 have the red gold blade clasp. These you should not bend the "blade" as suggested above which is useless on this type but use two tools to open the notch.

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Rolex even has their own tools for this but I forgot the type number.
Might try two pliers with the jaws taped up. Better buy the tools.
Don't overdo it. If you break it ...
Lots of watchmakers don't know the existence of these.

On newer models you can do as described earlier.

24 January 2020, 06:10 AM	#11
joli160 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,344	We are talking two different clasps here which require a different method of adjustment depending on the model. 5 digit i.e. 18038, 18238 or early series 118238 have the red gold blade clasp. These you should not bend the "blade" as suggested above which is useless on this type but use two tools to open the notch. RT-CLASPTOOL-ALT.jpg Rolex even has their own tools for this but I forgot the type number. Might try two pliers with the jaws taped up. Better buy the tools. Don't overdo it. If you break it ... Lots of watchmakers don't know the existence of these. On newer models you can do as described earlier. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.