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3 June 2015, 01:15 AM | #1 |
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Quick royal oak bracelet question....
So I pulled the trigger on a 15300 this week and the previous owner has a much smaller wrist than I and while it comes with all the links they are not on watch. I'm sure I will have to add the extra links and am wondering if its a do it yourself job or do I need to travel to ad. If it's a job I can do myself what tools do I need? Thanks in advance!
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3 June 2015, 02:15 AM | #3 |
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You could do it yourself with a 1.40mm screwdriver but I would rather take it to an AD or competent watchmaker as I would probably mangle the screws.
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3 June 2015, 03:48 AM | #4 |
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Thanks. I ordered a Bergeron 1.40mm screwdriver on Amazon, but will bring to ad on the first sign of trouble. I would normally go right to ad but it's a bit of a drive and wouldn't be able to go till next week. Fingers crossed
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3 June 2015, 04:56 AM | #5 |
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I know many here do it themselves, but I just don't trust myself. Good luck!
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Had an AD remove my bracelet on my 15300, the clasp broke while the watch was on my wrist and i couldn't get the watch off for about a day was torture sleeping with it.
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3 June 2015, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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I always use a plastic sheet in between the screwdriver and bracelet. Helps to stop scratching if you slip.
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4 June 2015, 02:51 AM | #9 |
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AP often uses Loctite on the screws so if there's a lot of resistance try heating with a hairdryer for a bit and then try again. I wear a shop glove because the bracelet gets hot.
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4 June 2015, 03:19 AM | #10 |
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I would also use Loctite 222 to prevent the screws from backing out.
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Done it myself several times.
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4 June 2015, 05:53 AM | #12 |
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Great tips!! Thanks everyone
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