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BMW4JTN · 31 August 2012, 10:50 AM

I have a DJ (got it from a seller on TRF) and had the band sized when I 1st got it and it fit well. Since then (about 6 months) I've lost a bit of weight and the band is not as snug as I think it should be. Mi want to have another link removed (Oyster band) and the closest Rolex AD is about 40 mins away, so I was considering taking it to a local jeweler who specializes in high-end pieces and ask him to remove a link. I've bought several pieces of jewelry from him in the past and he's quite reputable. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

Dr. Robert · 31 August 2012, 10:51 AM

If he has the right tools, why not???

kilyung · 31 August 2012, 12:07 PM

Just get a 1.6mm screw driver and do it yourself. It's simple.

TSW · 31 August 2012, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

just get a 1.6mm screw driver and do it yourself. It's simple.

x2

joe100 · 31 August 2012, 03:46 PM

It's not like you have to have a PhD to remove a screw. Mask it so you don't slip, use a 1.6 mm driver and you're finished. Aaaaand you probably saved $20.

brokenchains · 31 August 2012, 03:53 PM

Very easy to remove the link, or maybe just move the pin in the clasp yourself.

mmmk604 · 31 August 2012, 05:35 PM

It's soooo easy to remove the link. Try it yourself =)

Puffy · 31 August 2012, 06:34 PM

if you can unscrew a lightbulb you can take out a link..

gregdolley · 31 August 2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Puffy

if you can unscrew a lightbulb you can take out a link..

x2.

To the OP: literally, they are just screwed on. Remove two screws, take out the link, fit the bracelet back together, and put one of the screws back in. (Preferably the screw which belonged to the link that's still on the bracelet - so it will still look nice a flush against the edge.)

Brushpup · 31 August 2012, 09:39 PM

It is easy to do with the right screw driver, and it is also very easy to slip and put on a nasty scratch or bugger a screw head. I have done all my own bracelets for many years but it took me a while to work up confidence to do my Rolex's.

If you are careful you can do it, but it is imperative that the screwdriver fits. Also be aware, that the screws are secured with Loctite and warming the link before you unscrew will help tremendously. Just my .02

superdog · 31 August 2012, 10:35 PM

if i can do it, you can do it.

i bought a watch tool kit off of eBay for $20. i have been altering my own bracelets since.

horseco · 31 August 2012, 10:43 PM

BMW4JTN · 1 September 2012, 11:53 AM

Thanks very much, all. Think I will try it, but be very careful when doing so. Appreciate all your input!

mrbill2mrbill2 · 1 September 2012, 01:32 PM

With the correct hollow ground screwdriver it's a piece of cake.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...m=170732585897

BMW4JTN · 20 October 2012, 09:42 PM

Thought I had "closed the loop" on this thread but guess I posted incorrectly - duh. Went to my local jeweler and he was more than happy to remove the extra link without any charge, even though I asked him how much I owed him when he finished. A real professional indeed.

VICI · 20 October 2012, 09:46 PM

You can do it :))))))))))))

Rocco22 · 20 October 2012, 10:38 PM

Any watch shop an add or take out a link.

Annan · 21 October 2012, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW4JTN

Thought I had "closed the loop" on this thread but guess I posted incorrectly - duh. Went to my local jeweler and he was more than happy to remove the extra link without any charge, even though I asked him how much I owed him when he finished. A real professional indeed.

Yep....I have heard for some time about how easy it is to remove a link and I have no doubt that it is. Regardless, I have always let a jeweler do it for me and paid the $$ if need be. I have a lengthy portfolio of DIY mishaps but have never been tempted to inflict one on my Rolexes.

gregdolley · 21 October 2012, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe100

it's not like you have to have a phd to remove a screw. Mask it so you don't slip, use a 1.6 mm driver and you're finished. Aaaaand you probably saved $20.

x2.

Bulldurham08 · 21 October 2012, 12:34 PM

I think you can handle it. Paying to have ANY watch sized is a serious waste of coin, unless it's a difficult to size bracelet...You got this!

z32turbo · 21 October 2012, 12:54 PM

Very nice jeweler to do it no charge.

mmmk604 · 24 October 2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by z32turbo

Very nice jeweler to do it no charge.

I haven't' met a nice jeweler yet. Most are nice if I pay them $10

submariner66 · 24 October 2012, 10:46 AM

How come no one has mentioned using locktite? Wouldn't you have to re-tighten a screw once you loosen another? I thought this was highly recommended as the screw could back out and you could lose the watch.

31 August 2012, 10:50 AM	#1
BMW4JTN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	Question from newbie-owner I have a DJ (got it from a seller on TRF) and had the band sized when I 1st got it and it fit well. Since then (about 6 months) I've lost a bit of weight and the band is not as snug as I think it should be. Mi want to have another link removed (Oyster band) and the closest Rolex AD is about 40 mins away, so I was considering taking it to a local jeweler who specializes in high-end pieces and ask him to remove a link. I've bought several pieces of jewelry from him in the past and he's quite reputable. Any thoughts on this would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

31 August 2012, 10:51 AM	#2
Dr. Robert 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 61,818	If he has the right tools, why not??? __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

31 August 2012, 03:46 PM	#5
joe100 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,753	It's not like you have to have a PhD to remove a screw. Mask it so you don't slip, use a 1.6 mm driver and you're finished. Aaaaand you probably saved $20. __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

31 August 2012, 06:34 PM	#8
Puffy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Here and there Posts: 12,485	if you can unscrew a lightbulb you can take out a link.. __________________ Fine Quality is Long Remembered After the Pain of Spending Money is Forgotten

31 August 2012, 09:39 PM	#10
Brushpup "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: Patrick Location: Texas Watch: what I'm wearing Posts: 5,943	It is easy to do with the right screw driver, and it is also very easy to slip and put on a nasty scratch or bugger a screw head. I have done all my own bracelets for many years but it took me a while to work up confidence to do my Rolex's. If you are careful you can do it, but it is imperative that the screwdriver fits. Also be aware, that the screws are secured with Loctite and warming the link before you unscrew will help tremendously. Just my .02 __________________ *TRFs "AFTER DARK" Bar & NightClub Patron-Founding Member* PClub # 10 74,592 The safest place for your watch is on your wrist.

31 August 2012, 12:07 PM	#3
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,873	Just get a 1.6mm screw driver and do it yourself. It's simple.

31 August 2012, 03:53 PM	#6
brokenchains "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 438	Very easy to remove the link, or maybe just move the pin in the clasp yourself.

31 August 2012, 05:35 PM	#7
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	It's soooo easy to remove the link. Try it yourself =)

31 August 2012, 10:35 PM	#11
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,711	if i can do it, you can do it. i bought a watch tool kit off of eBay for $20. i have been altering my own bracelets since. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

31 August 2012, 10:43 PM	#12
horseco "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Anthony Location: North Jersey Watch: Daytona 116528 Posts: 3,389

1 September 2012, 11:53 AM	#13
BMW4JTN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	Thanks very much, all. Think I will try it, but be very careful when doing so. Appreciate all your input!

1 September 2012, 01:32 PM	#14
mrbill2mrbill2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Mr. Bill Location: South Florida Watch: 16610 Posts: 6,148	With the correct hollow ground screwdriver it's a piece of cake. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...m=170732585897 __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of the Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons - ID # 13

20 October 2012, 09:42 PM	#15
BMW4JTN "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 23	Thought I had "closed the loop" on this thread but guess I posted incorrectly - duh. Went to my local jeweler and he was more than happy to remove the extra link without any charge, even though I asked him how much I owed him when he finished. A real professional indeed.

20 October 2012, 09:46 PM	#16
VICI "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Gotham City Watch: IG: Mr_Right_NYC Posts: 5,672	You can do it :))))))))))))

20 October 2012, 10:38 PM	#17
Rocco22 Banned Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mass/Vegas/disney Watch: Hulk,114060,14060 Posts: 929	Any watch shop an add or take out a link.

21 October 2012, 12:34 PM	#20
Bulldurham08 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Kyle Location: PA Watch: 116610LN Posts: 404	I think you can handle it. Paying to have ANY watch sized is a serious waste of coin, unless it's a difficult to size bracelet...You got this!

21 October 2012, 12:54 PM	#21
z32turbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sea Level Watch: Varies Posts: 6,877	Very nice jeweler to do it no charge. __________________ Instagram @z32turbo

24 October 2012, 10:46 AM	#23
submariner66 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: New York Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,138	How come no one has mentioned using locktite? Wouldn't you have to re-tighten a screw once you loosen another? I thought this was highly recommended as the screw could back out and you could lose the watch.

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