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Noonan · 13 June 2016, 11:25 PM

I've been a strap lover for as long as I've worn watches. I'm pretty experienced with removing straps/bracelets on all sorts of watches. I recently became an owner of my first modern Rolex. I can't for the life of me get the bracelet off to swap to a strap. Is it due to the perfect fit of the end-links? I never struggled with new Tudor or Omega models.

Outside of buying one of the expensive "tweezers/pliers" that grabs both sides at once, are there any tricks which may help? I'm using the same Bergeron tool I've used on all my watches.

strafer_kid · 14 June 2016, 02:06 AM

The 'tweezer/pliers' option is probably the 'cleanest' way of doing this though with some practice and patience, the Bergeon tool (fine tip) or similar also works, although it can often be a little tricky.

jinikari01 · 15 June 2016, 07:19 AM

Yeah. My GMT Master II is a doozy... can't get the bracelet off for the love of god.
I finally decided to take it over to my AD over the weekend, before I end up doing something regrettable. LOL

steviebeat · 23 June 2016, 06:38 AM

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2820748684...84.m1555.l2649

I've got some of the Rolex tweezers for sale. Very useful piece of kit.

13 June 2016, 11:25 PM	#1
Noonan Banned Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Watch: 3570.50 Posts: 2,156	Tips for Bracelet Removal I've been a strap lover for as long as I've worn watches. I'm pretty experienced with removing straps/bracelets on all sorts of watches. I recently became an owner of my first modern Rolex. I can't for the life of me get the bracelet off to swap to a strap. Is it due to the perfect fit of the end-links? I never struggled with new Tudor or Omega models. Outside of buying one of the expensive "tweezers/pliers" that grabs both sides at once, are there any tricks which may help? I'm using the same Bergeron tool I've used on all my watches.

14 June 2016, 02:06 AM	#2
strafer_kid "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Kenny Location: northern ireland Watch: SDs, Subs & GMTs Posts: 5,127	The 'tweezer/pliers' option is probably the 'cleanest' way of doing this though with some practice and patience, the Bergeon tool (fine tip) or similar also works, although it can often be a little tricky.

15 June 2016, 07:19 AM	#3
jinikari01 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chi Watch: 116710LN Posts: 637	Yeah. My GMT Master II is a doozy... can't get the bracelet off for the love of god. I finally decided to take it over to my AD over the weekend, before I end up doing something regrettable. LOL

23 June 2016, 06:38 AM	#4
steviebeat "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: uk Posts: 47	http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2820748684...84.m1555.l2649 I've got some of the Rolex tweezers for sale. Very useful piece of kit.

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