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thenewguyguys · 2 June 2016, 12:39 AM

Hi

A "screw" on my 93150 clasp has bent over so I cant close it properly. When I went to a Rolex AD they said it would cost $50-180, I asked the guy if they would replace the whole clasp or just the bent "screw" he wasn't sure. What do you guys think, is the price fair? do I need to buy a whole new clasp? Would it be cheaper to do it myself?

NKflyer · 2 June 2016, 12:43 AM

Very common and easy to fix. Just get a new rivet installed by any competent jeweler or watchmaker.

HERITAGE82 · 2 June 2016, 12:43 AM

You can bend it back without a problem I have done it myself numerous times. Just wrap needle nose pliers in tape and straighten the pin.

southtexas · 2 June 2016, 05:14 AM

Agree with try it youself. If you break it, well then you're in the same position as you are now but with a lesson learned (being, don't listen to us ;) ).

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HERITAGE82 · 2 June 2016, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by southtexas

Agree with try it youself. If you break it, well then you're in the same position as you are now but with a lesson learned (being, don't listen to us ;) ).

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The pin is a lot stronger than it looks and as long as he applies light constant pressure till it realigns I highly doubt the steel pin would snap/break.

I agree with above that you do this at your own risk, but I will say that I used to be afraid to "fix" issues with my bracelets until I realized they weren't as fragile as I expected. Also I have found that I use more care/caution that most jewelry/watch repair people.

southtexas · 2 June 2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by HERITAGE82

The pin is a lot stronger than it looks and as long as he applies light constant pressure till it realigns I highly doubt the steel pin would snap/break.

I agree with above that you do this at your own risk, but I will say that I used to be afraid to "fix" issues with my bracelets until I realized they weren't as fragile as I expected. Also I have found that I use more care/caution that most jewelry/watch repair people.

Fully agreed as to all. I've found a set of needle nose pliers with tape on the nose is an excellent Rolex bracelet adjustment apparatus.

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RC2 · 2 June 2016, 12:22 PM

And.....

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NKflyer "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Real Name: Richard Location: Colorado Posts: 2,834	Very common and easy to fix. Just get a new rivet installed by any competent jeweler or watchmaker.

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