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bobznew · 4 April 2014, 09:26 PM

Is it advisable to only let an authorized Rolex dealer do this, or would you trust your local, well-known and reputed jeweler?

ltmgeller · 4 April 2014, 09:29 PM

Get a little screwdriver and do it yourself. Don't worry. Be happy.

FeelingTheBlues · 4 April 2014, 09:29 PM

Any competent watchmaker or jeweler can add or remove links. I don't see a problem with going to an AD but I don't feel like it's the only way to go. Speaking for myself if I was in your shoes (I would do it myself personally but that's just me) I'd rather go to a good jeweler I know than an AD I don't know.

beshannon · 4 April 2014, 09:31 PM

I would do it myself

melons · 4 April 2014, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I would do it myself

Yep

padi56 · 4 April 2014, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Any competent watchmaker or jeweler can add or remove links. I don't see a problem with going to an AD but I don't feel like it's the only way to go. Speaking for myself if I was in your shoes (I would do it myself personally but that's just me) I'd rather go to a good jeweler I know than an AD I don't know.

Have to agree and lets be honest its hardly rocket science to unscrew a screw just get a screwdriver with a 1.4mm or 1.6mm blade.

powerfunk · 4 April 2014, 09:34 PM

My local AD actually refers me to the mall watch kiosk guy 50 feet away. And he does a great job with watch sizing.

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Casey VP-26 · 4 April 2014, 09:38 PM

Before you let anyone change a link, Inform them that you are having this done by them because you are afraid if you did it yourself you might scratch the band and you don't want this to happen. Good Luck.

melons · 4 April 2014, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beshannon

I would do it myself

oops... double post.

gwozhog · 4 April 2014, 09:47 PM

Dont worry an authorized dealer is perfectly capable of screwing up the simple task too. Most people could carless if they marr up your screws and bracelett when sizing your watch.

Muzz · 4 April 2014, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Get a little screwdriver and do it yourself. Don't worry. Be happy.

Exactly!

Mr DateJust · 4 April 2014, 10:01 PM

As post above says the AD is more than capable of marring the screws by either forcing them or using the wrong type of screwdriver. This has happned to me and REALLY bugs me when I see those marred screw heads so I always do it myself as no one else will be as careful. You need a hollow ground screwdriver I think the size would be 1.8mm (or the one from a SD Tool Kit for best results) and some loctite 222.

landroverking · 4 April 2014, 10:03 PM

I voted local. Truth is its a DIY.

Cc1966 · 4 April 2014, 10:08 PM

I voted neither....do the job yourself!

kilyung · 4 April 2014, 10:22 PM

If a removable link, do it yourself. If a permanent link, let a watchmaker do it if you're not good with tools.

Old Expat Beast · 4 April 2014, 10:25 PM

Diy.

Ozzy12 · 4 April 2014, 10:28 PM

Do it yourself. Otherwise, take it to an AD as they will typically stand behind their work.

Also, just throwing this out there. Have you made sure the micro adjustments are all the way in, or on some models there is a half link that can be folded up to tighten the watch. If you are unsure tell us what model watch you have and we can help.

Curt941 · 4 April 2014, 10:36 PM

Timeout...people have other people size their watches?

Step 1. Buy this http://www.amazon.com/Optima-55-621-...ch+screwdriver

Step 2. You're now qualified to adjust the size of your own watch.

Token74 · 4 April 2014, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

If a removable link, do it yourself. If a permanent link, let a watchmaker do it if you're not good with tools.

This!

No-one will take better care than you when doing this, so why get someone else to do it.

A little tip; if the screws are currently secured by Loctite which they should be, there is no need to force it. Use a hairdryer on it for about 10 seconds and it should unscrew easily; and even better, there is little need to apply further loctite when putting the screw back in.

If it's a permanent link, take it to your AD and make sure they will resolve any issues should they experience a mishap (albeit, this should be a straight forward job for someone that knows what they're doing).

bayerische · 4 April 2014, 10:46 PM

Yeah most people can use a screwdriver.

crowncollection · 4 April 2014, 10:47 PM

Pretty easy if you can use a screwdriver ?

bobznew · 4 April 2014, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ozzy12

Do it yourself. Otherwise, take it to an AD as they will typically stand behind their work.

Also, just throwing this out there. Have you made sure the micro adjustments are all the way in, or on some models there is a half link that can be folded up to tighten the watch. If you are unsure tell us what model watch you have and we can help.

116610ln, just took delivery yesterday. BNIB from an AD out of state.

I have the guidelock clasp adjusted so that it is taken in as much as possible. FWIW, when I was trying on the same model at my local AD a week ago, the salesperson removed a link from the 12 oclock side, and the bracelet fit great (again, with the guidelock taken in all the way).

Ed Man · 4 April 2014, 11:02 PM

I've never done it myself but it seems easy enough so that's how I would vote. However my AD is pretty close and it would afford an opportunity to go by and look in the showcase. ;-)

ipodlover77 · 4 April 2014, 11:07 PM

I agree with the others. DIY.

Took mine to a reputable watch shop and they scratched the bracelet.

mannyv11 · 4 April 2014, 11:09 PM

I would vote do it yourself like many others have said. It's very easy even I can do it =)

jwill051 · 4 April 2014, 11:34 PM

Diy

Rags · 4 April 2014, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ltmgeller

Get a little screwdriver and do it yourself. Don't worry. Be happy.

x2

Danny83 · 4 April 2014, 11:41 PM

Go buy a eyeglass screwdriver and do it very simple.

s14roller · 4 April 2014, 11:42 PM

As others have said, no experience needed. Literally no different than taking a screw out.

Use some painters tape around the links if you are paranoid like me lol

handsfull · 4 April 2014, 11:50 PM

DIY.....ONLY IF you have the proper driver.

Nothing worst on a bracelet than stripped/bungled screw heads

View Poll Results: Where would you take your Rolex to have a link removed?
Only let an AD remove the link, even if it's a bit of a drive.	19	32.20%
Let local jeweler remove the link, if they have a good reputation for quality repair work.	30	50.85%
Neither. Continue to allow the watch to slide halfway up your forearm.	10	16.95%
Voters: 59. You may not vote on this poll

4 April 2014, 09:26 PM	#1
bobznew "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: 116610ln Posts: 84	Removing a link: go to AD or use local reputable jeweler? Is it advisable to only let an authorized Rolex dealer do this, or would you trust your local, well-known and reputed jeweler?

4 April 2014, 09:29 PM	#3
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Any competent watchmaker or jeweler can add or remove links. I don't see a problem with going to an AD but I don't feel like it's the only way to go. Speaking for myself if I was in your shoes (I would do it myself personally but that's just me) I'd rather go to a good jeweler I know than an AD I don't know. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

4 April 2014, 09:31 PM	#4
beshannon "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Brian Location: Northern Virginia Watch: One of Not Many Posts: 17,895	I would do it myself __________________ Vacheron Constantin Traditionnelle Complete Calendar, Glashutte PanoInverse, Glashutte SeaQ Panorama Date, Omega Aqua Terra 150, Omega CK 859, Omega Speedmaster 3861 Moonwatch, Glashutte Senator Exellence, Rolex 116710 GMT Master II BLNR, Breitling Superocean Steelfish, JLC Atmos Transparent

4 April 2014, 09:47 PM	#10
gwozhog "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Point Blank, TX Posts: 2,893	Dont worry an authorized dealer is perfectly capable of screwing up the simple task too. Most people could carless if they marr up your screws and bracelett when sizing your watch. __________________ I once dated a girl in high school and her dad told me I would never amount to anything. He was right

4 April 2014, 09:29 PM	#2
ltmgeller 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: New York Watch: Rolex Posts: 21,377	Get a little screwdriver and do it yourself. Don't worry. Be happy.

4 April 2014, 09:34 PM	#7
powerfunk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Real Name: Rob Location: Boston, MA Watch: 1530 Posts: 3,782	My local AD actually refers me to the mall watch kiosk guy 50 feet away. And he does a great job with watch sizing. Sent from my SPH-D710VMUB using Tapatalk 2

4 April 2014, 09:38 PM	#8
Casey VP-26 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: America Posts: 2,671	Before you let anyone change a link, Inform them that you are having this done by them because you are afraid if you did it yourself you might scratch the band and you don't want this to happen. Good Luck.

4 April 2014, 10:01 PM	#12
Mr DateJust "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Glasgow, UK Watch: 16570 Posts: 909	As post above says the AD is more than capable of marring the screws by either forcing them or using the wrong type of screwdriver. This has happned to me and REALLY bugs me when I see those marred screw heads so I always do it myself as no one else will be as careful. You need a hollow ground screwdriver I think the size would be 1.8mm (or the one from a SD Tool Kit for best results) and some loctite 222.

4 April 2014, 10:03 PM	#13
landroverking "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Jay Location: TEXAS Watch: Daytona Posts: 7,648	I voted local. Truth is its a DIY.

4 April 2014, 10:08 PM	#14
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I voted neither....do the job yourself! __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

4 April 2014, 10:22 PM	#15
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	If a removable link, do it yourself. If a permanent link, let a watchmaker do it if you're not good with tools.

4 April 2014, 10:25 PM	#16
Old Expat Beast TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Adam Location: Hong Kong Watch: SEIKO Posts: 28,362	Diy.

4 April 2014, 10:28 PM	#17
Ozzy12 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 205	Do it yourself. Otherwise, take it to an AD as they will typically stand behind their work. Also, just throwing this out there. Have you made sure the micro adjustments are all the way in, or on some models there is a half link that can be folded up to tighten the watch. If you are unsure tell us what model watch you have and we can help.

4 April 2014, 10:36 PM	#18
Curt941 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: FL Posts: 779	Timeout...people have other people size their watches? Step 1. Buy this http://www.amazon.com/Optima-55-621-...ch+screwdriver Step 2. You're now qualified to adjust the size of your own watch.

4 April 2014, 10:46 PM	#20
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Yeah most people can use a screwdriver. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

4 April 2014, 10:47 PM	#21
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,157	Pretty easy if you can use a screwdriver ? __________________ watches many

4 April 2014, 11:02 PM	#23
Ed Man Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Edmond Location: Michigan Watch: 114060/116334 Posts: 737	I've never done it myself but it seems easy enough so that's how I would vote. However my AD is pretty close and it would afford an opportunity to go by and look in the showcase. ;-)

4 April 2014, 11:07 PM	#24
ipodlover77 Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maryland Posts: 65	I agree with the others. DIY. Took mine to a reputable watch shop and they scratched the bracelet.

4 April 2014, 11:09 PM	#25
mannyv11 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Manny Location: MA Watch: DD,Sub,GMT,Daytona Posts: 4,448	I would vote do it yourself like many others have said. It's very easy even I can do it =)

4 April 2014, 11:34 PM	#26
jwill051 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Jim Location: Maine & Florida Watch: 16710,116619 Posts: 540	Diy

4 April 2014, 11:41 PM	#28
Danny83 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Real Name: Danny Location: Bay Area CA Watch: Yellow Gold Posts: 20,166	Go buy a eyeglass screwdriver and do it very simple.

4 April 2014, 11:42 PM	#29
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,246	As others have said, no experience needed. Literally no different than taking a screw out. Use some painters tape around the links if you are paranoid like me lol

4 April 2014, 11:50 PM	#30
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	DIY.....ONLY IF you have the proper driver. Nothing worst on a bracelet than stripped/bungled screw heads

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