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Old 15 June 2017, 02:56 PM   #1
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Removing half link on Hulk

I really, really, really don't know how to get that half link off on my new Hulk.

Went to the AD and the guy there told me the link is fixed and can't be removed (the screw doesn't go through to the other side).

I would really like to flip that link from one side to the other but it does seem frozen on. Anybody else run into this issue?

Thanks.
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Old 15 June 2017, 03:00 PM   #2
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No, my AD moved my half link to the other side with no trouble at all. Like removing any other link, it seemed.
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Old 15 June 2017, 03:03 PM   #3
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So I suppose my AD had no idea what he was talking about then (entirely plausible).

Just didn't know if anything had changed recently. Watch was purchased in August and is one half link from a perfect fit.
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Old 15 June 2017, 03:13 PM   #4
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To my knowledge, there is one removable half-link on each 6-digit stainless steel SubC. I had my AD move the half-link of my 116610LN from one side of the bracelet to the other.
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Old 15 June 2017, 03:59 PM   #5
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Went to the AD and the guy there told me the link is fixed and can't be removed (the screw doesn't go through to the other side).
I would be very cautious and probably not ket them handle my watch if the guy told you that... look for another AD.
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Old 15 June 2017, 04:01 PM   #6
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I really, really, really don't know how to get that half link off on my new Hulk.

Went to the AD and the guy there told me the link is fixed and can't be removed (the screw doesn't go through to the other side).

I would really like to flip that link from one side to the other but it does seem frozen on. Anybody else run into this issue?

Thanks.
I removed the half link on both my LVc and my 114060. It allows me to have the glidelock right in the middle (with 4 links @ 6 and 6 links @ 12.) You should be able to do it, however you may need to heat up the screw to melt the loctite they used at the factory
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Old 15 June 2017, 04:01 PM   #7
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Went to the AD and the guy there told me the link is fixed and can't be removed (the screw doesn't go through to the other side).
I would be very cautious and probably not let them handle my watch if the guy told you that... look for another AD.

By the way, the half-link screw does go through to the other side. Don't confuse the half-link with the link that is part of the Glidelock system.
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Old 15 June 2017, 08:55 PM   #8
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That is interesting discussion. I feel my hulk bracelet is not balanced and I don't know what to do. It seems my AD are not competent enough to do it in the shop and I will take it to the service center
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Old 15 June 2017, 09:08 PM   #9
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When you get it off, please send it to me ... I wish all Rolex came with them.
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Old 15 June 2017, 09:27 PM   #10
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I just got back from my AD (watches of Switzerland) where they have just adjusted my bracelet for me by doing exactly this.

Now I have 4.5 links on the 6 side and 5.5 links on the 12 side, and a perfect balanced fit.

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Old 15 June 2017, 09:29 PM   #11
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I just got back from my AD (watches of Switzerland) where they have just adjusted my bracelet for me by doing exactly this.

Now I have 4.5 links on the 6 side and 5.5 links on the 12 side, and a perfect balanced fit.

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Nicely done

What size is your wrist?
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Old 15 June 2017, 10:02 PM   #12
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Nicely done



What size is your wrist?


Just shy of 7" (18cm) I think.


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Old 15 June 2017, 10:45 PM   #13
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Just shy of 7" (18cm) I think.


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It looks like 5 links on the 12 oclock side and 4.5 on the 6 oclock side.
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Old 15 June 2017, 10:55 PM   #14
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I just got back from my AD (watches of Switzerland) where they have just adjusted my bracelet for me by doing exactly this.

Now I have 4.5 links on the 6 side and 5.5 links on the 12 side, and a perfect balanced fit.

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Identical to mine.
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Old 16 June 2017, 12:54 AM   #15
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It looks like 5 links on the 12 oclock side and 4.5 on the 6 oclock side.


That's because the extra half link on the12 side is hidden by the glidelock. If I let the glidelock out some more you can see it clearer - see:





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Old 16 June 2017, 01:50 AM   #16
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To my knowledge, there is one removable half-link on each 6-digit stainless steel SubC. I had my AD move the half-link of my 116610LN from one side of the bracelet to the other.
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Old 16 June 2017, 01:58 AM   #17
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That's because the extra half link on the12 side is hidden by the glidelock. If I let the glidelock out some more you can see it clearer - see:
That's not a half link. That's part of the glidelock. See how it's connected to the T-shaped piece?

The half link is the removable link on your 6 o'clock side. So if the OP was trying to remove the glidelock link, that's not possible.
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Old 16 June 2017, 07:09 AM   #18
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That's not a half link. That's part of the glidelock. See how it's connected to the T-shaped piece?



The half link is the removable link on your 6 o'clock side. So if the OP was trying to remove the glidelock link, that's not possible.


Yes, you're right about the glidelock not-really-half-link thing. I called it a half link as it looks like one from above, but when you look closer it isn't really one. However, the real half link on my 6 o clock side is what the AD moved from 12 to 6 for me today, resulting in a better balance and fit (on my wrist).


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Old 16 June 2017, 07:55 AM   #19
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The half link is removable. As Matt said, just make sure you're removing the right link.
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Old 16 June 2017, 08:06 AM   #20
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Yes, you're right about the glidelock not-really-half-link thing. I called it a half link as it looks like one from above, but when you look closer it isn't really one. However, the real half link on my 6 o clock side is what the AD moved from 12 to 6 for me today, resulting in a better balance and fit (on my wrist).


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Cool. Yes, I think a lot of people who have fit issues with the Sub bracelet would benefit by trying the half link on the 6 side. It made a huge difference for me.
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Old 18 June 2017, 01:57 PM   #21
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Cool. Yes, I think a lot of people who have fit issues with the Sub bracelet would benefit by trying the half link on the 6 side. It made a huge difference for me.
I agree, also what worked for me (everyone suggested moving the 1/2 link to the opposite side) was removing the 1/2 link entirely
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Old 20 June 2017, 10:00 AM   #22
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I thought the reason the 12 o clock side of the bracelet had more links was to counterbalance the weight of the watch head to not have it swing around your wrist.


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