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4 February 2024, 03:14 PM | #31 | |
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4 February 2024, 04:41 PM | #32 |
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I add and remove links of my newly purchased Rolex all the time - no issues. I'm with Padi on that one, not the end of the world. I've had Patek scratch my watch while changing straps - not the end of the world, error is humane.
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4 February 2024, 04:49 PM | #33 |
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It happens but I’d rather do it myself than get other peoples handling marks on my watch.
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4 February 2024, 05:44 PM | #34 |
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Unfortunately these things happen and it’s a fix that can be easily rectified
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4 February 2024, 08:36 PM | #35 | |
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Happened to me with my first datejust some 25 years ago. Ever since that experience, whenever I get a new watch, I always make it a point to "share" my previous experience with them, and politely ask (warn) them to be careful not to damage the screws. I make it a point to tell them that Im in no hurry at all. Never had problems since.
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5 February 2024, 12:47 AM | #36 |
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There’s no way I would let them resize my watch. Just like I wouldn’t pay for an oil change. Jiffy-lube changed transmission coolant once and on the way home up Genesee, CO I-70, all the warning lights illuminated. Pulled over and, somehow, the coolant plug was missing. Took over a year for Jiffy-lube to repair harm, they just didn’t want to admit fault. So now, as with automobiles, I perform my own simple maintenance. The youtube is there, the tools are easy to use. It’s actually an enjoyable process and empowering. It’s your watch, just politely tell them “no thanks”.
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5 February 2024, 01:01 AM | #37 |
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I had the same problem when I bought my 114060 from the AD. Now I just do it myself with the proper screwdriver and a hair dryer.
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5 February 2024, 12:08 PM | #38 |
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Very common unfortunately.
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5 February 2024, 01:23 PM | #39 |
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So many comments and no pictures are we sure op isnt exagerating the mangled comment
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6 February 2024, 04:40 AM | #40 |
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haha I got 7 more years than you of hearing that broken record!
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6 February 2024, 05:03 AM | #41 |
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get the new screws from them, and also links if they have scratched the link, but dont let them replace them
either do it yourself or find a competent dealer. Is there a Rolex service centre near you ? this would be my first point of call. Otherwise a Rolex boutique in a major city, even if owned by a chain, usually has higher standards. if you do yourself, certainly look at this: https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=932527 best to get the right screwdriver. For alot of modern rolex oyster bracelets the screw driver is 1.7mm which is not possible to get in the UK, unless you get the Horofix 2100 tool or an original rolex 2100 tool. I have found that you can use a 1.6mm screwdriver, which is quite common, but you need to be careful, and I would use it only on screw bars that have been screwed out before. If you don't. pour boiling water over the link before and use 1.7mm (for oysters). To modify the advice in link above, I would add: 1. Never put back in glue. It is totally unnecessary and can jam everything up 2. If you can, try and avoid unscrewing the last link, as if you bugger up, the can damage part of the bracelet that you can not replace. Meaning Rolex has to fix the bracelet. A corollary is to avoid the screw bar attached to the clasp link for the same reason. If you have to choose between the two, the choose the clasp link bar. 3. Personally, I found link adjustment quite easy on the oyster. The most difficult bracelet adjustment by far is the 7 link Breitling Navitimer. Each segment of each link comes out, and they can not be put randomly. Its a nightmare. Anyway, for the Rolex oyster, I found slightly more difficult then actual link removal or return, is adjusting the in-clasp micro-adjust, without scratching. This is the first bracelet where I have had such difficulty. There are premade tweezers which can do this job well. I would look for them. Make sure the end points are small enough. The inserting gap is smaller then most other watches need for micro-adjustment. This video is good for showing how to do the micro-adjust well on the oyster. He also goes through link removal which is good, but uses a 1.6mm. I recommend the 1.7: adjust oyster 4. Lastly, examine carefully the screws and screwdriver end before you connect them together. Make sure you put the screwdriver in the screwbar head exactly. I use an eye magnifier with built in light to do this precheck: 30x: need to get very close: be careful: Amazon.co.uk triplet 30x 10x: Amazon.co.uk triplet 10x on the other hand, forget the loop if you become obsessive! I use them to check the watch and you get to cry over each imperfection :D |
6 February 2024, 07:01 AM | #42 | |
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