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samuelhuntington · 3 June 2015, 01:15 AM

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!

Spencer · 3 June 2015, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by samuelhuntington

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!

Have an AD do it, especially if you have never done so before.

TheMethod · 3 June 2015, 02:15 AM

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.

samuelhuntington · 3 June 2015, 03:48 AM

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

B. Doggy · 3 June 2015, 04:56 AM

I know many here do it themselves, but I just don't trust myself. Good luck!

Abdullasaif · 3 June 2015, 06:10 AM

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.

Littlelad2 · 3 June 2015, 07:50 PM

I always use a plastic sheet in between the screwdriver and bracelet. Helps to stop scratching if you slip.

Oyster99 · 3 June 2015, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlelad2

I always use a plastic sheet in between the screwdriver and bracelet. Helps to stop scratching if you slip.

Great tip!

srvrf · 4 June 2015, 02:51 AM

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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csi-n · 4 June 2015, 03:19 AM

I would also use Loctite 222 to prevent the screws from backing out.

Sam

thomaspp · 4 June 2015, 04:23 AM

Done it myself several times.

samuelhuntington · 4 June 2015, 05:53 AM

Great tips!! Thanks everyone

3 June 2015, 01:15 AM	#1
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	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!

3 June 2015, 04:56 AM	#5
B. Doggy "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Bryan Location: Oregon Posts: 7,399	I know many here do it themselves, but I just don't trust myself. Good luck! __________________ Rolex / Panerai / Omega

4 June 2015, 04:23 AM	#11
thomaspp "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: N/A Posts: 11,136	Done it myself several times. __________________ Instagram: @watches_anonymous

3 June 2015, 02:15 AM	#3
TheMethod "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: Rolex & AP Posts: 777	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.

3 June 2015, 03:48 AM	#4
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	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

3 June 2015, 06:10 AM	#6
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	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.

3 June 2015, 07:50 PM	#7
Littlelad2 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2014 Real Name: Glen Location: UK Watch: PP and Rolex Posts: 36	I always use a plastic sheet in between the screwdriver and bracelet. Helps to stop scratching if you slip.

4 June 2015, 02:51 AM	#9
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,095	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

4 June 2015, 03:19 AM	#10
csi-n "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,042	I would also use Loctite 222 to prevent the screws from backing out. Sam

4 June 2015, 05:53 AM	#12
samuelhuntington "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Sam Location: new hampshire Watch: 5167, 16570, 5513 Posts: 493	Great tips!! Thanks everyone

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