Permanant link removed on Sea Dweller bracelet

[awright102]

Hi guys, I've just picked up my sea dweller from Rolex, St James in London. I dropped it off last week to have one of the permanant links removed on the 6 O'clock side. It now fits perfectly and the bracelet still looks like its naturally tapered. There were so helpful and did not charge me.

[brettpaul]

GREAT to hear!! I use St. James and Bexley and both have given me nothing but great service!!

PICS???

[secretagentbloke]

Luckily ( or not ) I don't have to remove more than a couple of links generally, but I always find it odd that most Rolex bracelets do not have more removable links to balance the clasp better for smaller wrists

[DiamondJack]

Out of interest, I assume you got to keep the link but more importantly, did they say it could be replaced fairly easiliy if you ever decide to sell?

[Watch Professor]

Can it be replaced by a non permanent screw-in link?

[awright102]

I think the link was destroyed when being removed. You can add a removable link in future. I'm not sure if Rolex can add a permanant link again. I'm just happy that the watch fits me perfectly. I bought the watch to enjoy and am lovin it. My Sub C is probabaly a better all round watch with the bezel and clasp but the Sea Dweller seems to have that wow factor and history that makes me smile every time I wear it.

[DiamondJack]

Originally Posted by awright102

I think the link was destroyed when being removed. You can add a removable link in future. I'm not sure if Rolex can add a permanant link again. I'm just happy that the watch fits me perfectly. I bought the watch to enjoy and am lovin it. My Sub C is probabaly a better all round watch with the bezel and clasp but the Sea Dweller seems to have that wow factor and history that makes me smile every time I wear it.

Absolutely I'm also the most important person for all my watches And its me they need to please. I may do the same with one of mine (a 93150 on a 16800) as it fits perfectly in terms of size but the clasp is just not sitting precisely in the middle of my wrist when adjusted which is a bit annoying. Whereas, my new GMTIIc fits perfectly with the same number of removeable links taken out..... strange but i think i will go the same way as you.

[cyglee]

I have removed a perm link on my SD and GMT ll, and a Tutima. The clasps just do not center on my wrist unless the 6 side is shortened. If ever needed, an extra removable link can be added. Use this forum search for other threads on permanent links. If you are handy and careful with vise-grips pliers, it is easy to DIY.

[Cabaiguan]

Removed a perm link on my SD and it fits PERFECT. Yes, you can add a screwed-in link in place of the removed link in case you need to in the future.

[skyedog]

Originally Posted by Cabaiguan

Removed a perm link on my SD and it fits PERFECT. Yes, you can add a screwed-in link in place of the removed link in case you need to in the future.

+1 No pliers------- I use

I actually use an angle grinder

Do it on you own risk

[roger0770]

hey congrats! i know exactly what you mean for i am one of the guys who had to remove one of the permanent links. now let's see some pictures of the beauty!

[chillviper]

I had the RSC do the same for me. It seems necessary for small wrists and all non-current Oyster bracelets to center the clasp. I have a 1996 TT Date that I may send them to perform the same procedure.