Tips on resizing Royal Oak bracelet

[danw-rolex]

I think I need to remove a link from my 15450. Is it as simple as removing 2 screws? Are there any tips or precautions I should be aware of? Any YouTube videos? All I could find were how to do strap changes. Thanks!

[sokoloka]

Don't be afraid to use heat and soften the thread locker before proceeding.

[Token74]

Very straight forward. Warm with a hairdryer to loosen the glue, and then unscrew. Couldn’t be easier.


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[Watchristic]

Use 1.4 mm screw driver and have protective plastic around the bracelet - I use protective plastic on the screwdriver and it works just fine

Use reliable good quality screwdriver Bergeron recommended. Be patient don’t use force


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[S2000_driver]

I use a thin strip of clear tape on the tip of the screwdriver to minimize scratching in case it slips out of the slot. I didn’t have to use any heat. The screws are not very tight. They came off easily.


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[danw-rolex]

Originally Posted by S2000_driver

I use a thin strip of clear tape on the tip of the screwdriver to minimize scratching in case it slips out of the slot. I didn’t have to use any heat. The screws are not very tight. They came off easily.


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Thanks for the advice. Will scotch tape on the screw driver work?


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[danw-rolex]

Originally Posted by Watchristic

Use 1.4 mm screw driver and have protective plastic around the bracelet - I use protective plastic on the screwdriver and it works just fine

Use reliable good quality screwdriver Bergeron recommended. Be patient don’t use force


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I saw a video of plastic being placed over the screw itself along with the bracelet. Is that what you do and what type of plastic?

[Watchristic]

Originally Posted by danw-rolex

I saw a video of plastic being placed over the screw itself along with the bracelet. Is that what you do and what type of plastic?

On the screwdriver, yes just a regular food wrap plastic will do. On the bracelet you can use scotch tape for extra security.

Be gentle it should come off easily and when putting back the screws don’t over turn it when it clicks that’s it.

Good luck


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[rumnyc]

What i have seen some staff do is put scotch tape on the bracelet over and around screw (not screw driver) and then just use the screwdriver to punch a hole through the tape into the screw that way if the driver slips it can’t scratch anything else as its covered in tape.

However I always go to AP to do all adjustments and its part of the relationship building process.


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[Tanuki]

Originally Posted by Token74

Very straight forward. Warm with a hairdryer to loosen the glue, and then unscrew. Couldn’t be easier.


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Do you have to apply glue or screw lock when putting the screws back in?

[Skyrider01]

Originally Posted by Tanuki

Do you have to apply glue or screw lock when putting the screws back in?

No need to.

[EricH]

Heat may be needed but making sure you have the perfect size flathead is helpful as well. It may be different on the smaller royal oak versions, but on my 41mm ROC, a 1.7mm flathead was the perfect fit with no room to wiggle which helps to prevent stripping the screw head itself. The ones that attach the bracelet to the case are a bit smaller and I think the 1.4 is the right size there.

Eric H

[danw-rolex]

Originally Posted by Watchristic

On the screwdriver, yes just a regular food wrap plastic will do. On the bracelet you can use scotch tape for extra security.

Be gentle it should come off easily and when putting back the screws don’t over turn it when it clicks that’s it.

Good luck


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Should I feel/hear a click when it’s fully screwed in. Kind of like the gas cap on a car.

[danw-rolex]

Originally Posted by EricH

Heat may be needed but making sure you have the perfect size flathead is helpful as well. It may be different on the smaller royal oak versions, but on my 41mm ROC, a 1.7mm flathead was the perfect fit with no room to wiggle which helps to prevent stripping the screw head itself. The ones that attach the bracelet to the case are a bit smaller and I think the 1.4 is the right size there.

Eric H

I’ve read I should use a non tapered straight bladed screwdriver vs a standard flathead. How can I identify that I’m purchasing the correct screwdriver?

[EricH]

I think most good quality screwdrivers (such as Bergeon as mentioned in a separate post) will work. For a 1.7mm, I ended up getting a Horofix screwdriver (its the green one made for Rolex watch links) that I really like and it fits like a glove on my AP 26331 links. It has the non-tapered blade like you describe.

[aw9nineteen]

Does anyone have suggestions on how to get the pin out after you take out the screw?


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[Skyrider01]

Use a watch pin tool if you have one.
I use this. Bergeon 6767-F. One end is for spring bars, the other for the pins.

[Tanuki]

Thank you!!! This is really helpful info. I am ordering the tools but wondered if you guys recommend using a bracelet holder block too. If so, will any plastic one be ok or is there a specific one I should get? Thanks in advance!