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7 January 2006, 11:56 PM | #1 |
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How does one remove the bracelet from the case
I just got a new Yachtmaster and want to make sure the serial number matches the paperwork. My old Rolex was easy to check as the springbar was pushed through the holes in the case. The new model has the springbar inside, not easy to remove and do not want to scratch or bend anything. Is there a too for this, anyone have suggestions....
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8 January 2006, 12:45 AM | #2 |
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Get a springbar tool with the small fork at one end, and be careful.
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8 January 2006, 12:55 AM | #3 |
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Welcome Rayce and good luck with the springbar tool. Personally I'd take the watch to a jeweller to have it checked. Many fakes come with fake serial and model numbers.
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And welcome to TRF. The big question here is how did you acquire the YM? Was it through e-bay or though an AD? If it's through an AD, then you have absolutely nothig to worry about and I seriously wouldn't bother with the bracelet removal bit. Chances are you will scratch the lugs without the proper tools...and the fact that YMs never did have holes on the sides of their lugs. Did you get the SS/Pt.YM or a TT version? Cheers - JJ
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Welcome to TRF, Rayce. Glad you could join us.
And JJ has it spot on. If you got the YM from an AD, you can rest assured it is the real deal. If you got it somewhere else, take it to an AD or watch repair person who has the proper tools. This is not a DIY project for the uninitiated without the correct tools.
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Welcome to TRF, Rayce. If you still want to remove the bracelet from the case then get yourself a small jeweler's screw driver and on the underside of the watch where it attaches to the lugs you will see a slot. Looking closely you will see where you slip the tip into the spring bar to depress or compressing it. You will find you need to slightly move bracelet so the spring bar doesn't slip back into the hole now, do the same thing on the other side. (this is all at your own risk) Hope this helps you satisfy your need to know.
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Welcome to TRF Rayce.
Congrats on the best Rolex made, MHO of course.
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Hey Rayce. Welcome to the forum. Great watch
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Welcome to TRF Rayce I would agree with whats been already said,one slip and you end up with scratched lugs.
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As much as I go between bracelet and numerous straps, scratched lugs are normal for me It's only on the underside where no one can see. I've always been too lazy to tape the lugs, but it's a good idea. You will scratch them otherwise.
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