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IR201 · 19 May 2019, 04:31 AM

Hi all I just accidentally popped out my gliding bracelet from my clasp on my SD4K. Long story but was trying to install an everest and made a dumb move, so now I've got the bracelet out of the glidelock and two black oval shapped things (presumably the pieces that facilitate the glide). No idea how to get this all back in there. Anyone with advice/experience on this please help!

Danny83 · 19 May 2019, 04:33 AM

I say go to an AD and have them put it back

dcash0615 · 19 May 2019, 04:37 AM

Pictures

SearChart · 19 May 2019, 04:44 AM

Yeah, putting the glidelock back together can be a bit tricky. Please don't lose the black oval shaped thingy's (or Banana shaped plate, as Rolex calls them.), they are made of 18k white gold and are pricey.

IR201 · 19 May 2019, 05:01 AM

Alright guess I'm headed to the AD then - will post pictures when the emergency is over lol

smym18 · 19 May 2019, 05:05 AM

If it's the same ovals as the Sub's glidelock, it's very tricky to put back together. If you don't have the right tools I wouldn't bother trying as you'll probably scratch it up.

Largoshark · 19 May 2019, 05:21 AM

Does the AD have an in-house certified Rolex technician? If not, I'd say take a trip to the RSC since you're in New York.

IR201 · 19 May 2019, 09:02 AM

Alright all sorted!! I went to a Tourneau and asked them to help me. Lab coat lady starts taking it back to the technician and is stopped by a power trippy guy in a suit who says sorry but we can't help you with that as it is not the original bracelet. I said okay I understand but it is still the original clasp and an original glide lock I am trying to put back into it, could you at least have your technician come out here and give me some pointers even if he can't touch it? Guys says no that's not possible can't help you. After my breathing exercises to not get into it with this guy I left the store and figured I'd give another AD a shot. Could not have been a different story. Super nice and spent 15 minutes with all the tools you guys mentioned getting it back in there. I am very thankful that there were cool about this and helpful, unlike Tourneau's unhelpful manager. Looks awesome now, perfect for the summer, want to post a pic but no idea how (url?)

ltmgeller · 19 May 2019, 09:22 AM

Glad you gotten it sorted out.

Ticknaway · 19 May 2019, 09:36 AM

Glad you got it sorted out!

Waxtactic · 19 May 2019, 09:51 AM

Nice, glad it got sorted!

IR201 · 19 May 2019, 10:11 AM

thanks so much guys really appreciate it! Feels kinda dumb in heinsight to call this a rolex emergency but I was freaking out as I had no idea what I was doing (even though I thought I did at the time lol). so nice to have this forum of support. And wish I could call out who helped me and where but don't want to get anyone in trouble with the mothership

Boaters · 19 May 2019, 11:11 AM

Been there done that and one of DavidSW's guys fixed it in less than a minute, It is a real bitch if you don't know exactly how to do it.

HogwldFLTR · 19 May 2019, 12:13 PM

I was worried that someone had one of their stickers get scratched. Sorry to hear it's something more significant. Good luck getting it repaired.

reyc · 19 May 2019, 07:07 PM

Good to know that it’s been sorted!

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19 May 2019, 04:31 AM	#1
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Rolex emergency help please Hi all I just accidentally popped out my gliding bracelet from my clasp on my SD4K. Long story but was trying to install an everest and made a dumb move, so now I've got the bracelet out of the glidelock and two black oval shapped things (presumably the pieces that facilitate the glide). No idea how to get this all back in there. Anyone with advice/experience on this please help!

19 May 2019, 04:37 AM	#3
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19 May 2019, 09:22 AM	#9
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,605	Glad you gotten it sorted out. __________________ Oh, look at the time... Official Member: 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas International GTG 2019

19 May 2019, 12:13 PM	#14
HogwldFLTR 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Lee Location: 42.48.45N70.48.48 Watch: What's on my wrist Posts: 33,256	I was worried that someone had one of their stickers get scratched. Sorry to hear it's something more significant. Good luck getting it repaired. __________________ Troglodyte in residence! https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=808599

19 May 2019, 04:33 AM	#2
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,191	I say go to an AD and have them put it back

19 May 2019, 05:01 AM	#5
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Alright guess I'm headed to the AD then - will post pictures when the emergency is over lol

19 May 2019, 05:05 AM	#6
smym18 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: USA Posts: 1,376	If it's the same ovals as the Sub's glidelock, it's very tricky to put back together. If you don't have the right tools I wouldn't bother trying as you'll probably scratch it up.

19 May 2019, 05:21 AM	#7
Largoshark "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Real Name: Mike Location: New England Posts: 1,753	Does the AD have an in-house certified Rolex technician? If not, I'd say take a trip to the RSC since you're in New York.

19 May 2019, 09:02 AM	#8
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	Alright all sorted!! I went to a Tourneau and asked them to help me. Lab coat lady starts taking it back to the technician and is stopped by a power trippy guy in a suit who says sorry but we can't help you with that as it is not the original bracelet. I said okay I understand but it is still the original clasp and an original glide lock I am trying to put back into it, could you at least have your technician come out here and give me some pointers even if he can't touch it? Guys says no that's not possible can't help you. After my breathing exercises to not get into it with this guy I left the store and figured I'd give another AD a shot. Could not have been a different story. Super nice and spent 15 minutes with all the tools you guys mentioned getting it back in there. I am very thankful that there were cool about this and helpful, unlike Tourneau's unhelpful manager. Looks awesome now, perfect for the summer, want to post a pic but no idea how (url?)

19 May 2019, 09:36 AM	#10
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Glad you got it sorted out!

19 May 2019, 09:51 AM	#11
Waxtactic "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Boston Watch: Seiko 6138-0030 Posts: 278	Nice, glad it got sorted!

19 May 2019, 10:11 AM	#12
IR201 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: New York Posts: 2,100	thanks so much guys really appreciate it! Feels kinda dumb in heinsight to call this a rolex emergency but I was freaking out as I had no idea what I was doing (even though I thought I did at the time lol). so nice to have this forum of support. And wish I could call out who helped me and where but don't want to get anyone in trouble with the mothership

19 May 2019, 11:11 AM	#13
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,649	Been there done that and one of DavidSW's guys fixed it in less than a minute, It is a real bitch if you don't know exactly how to do it.

19 May 2019, 07:07 PM	#15
reyc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Watch: Sub 114060 Posts: 12	Good to know that it’s been sorted! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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