The Rolex Forums   The Rolex Watch

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Old 5 January 2021, 03:59 AM   #1
nps
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 27
Rolex 7853 Bracelet

Was wearing my 6427 out today and the pin holding the clasp together fell out . The bracelet is a 7835 with 357 endlinks. Anyone know how/where I could get this fixed?

Sincerely,

Nathan

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
nps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 04:09 AM   #2
nps
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 27
The pin appears to be friction fit between the blades of the clasp

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
nps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 04:21 AM   #3
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 42,989
You need to be more specific as there are several "pins" that hold the clasp together.

Most of them are little more than stainless steel rod that is hammered over on the ends to form a rivet, or slightly knurled on the ends for the friction-fit.

Almost any jewelry shop that does repairs would likely have what is needed to repair this. Hobby shops have lengths of ss rod... just measure the diameter you need.

The spring-bars in the clasp are harder to find, but most watchmaker shops or the AD would have a supply of them in various sizes to fit.
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 04:28 AM   #4
nps
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 27
Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the forum won't let me posts pic. Is there a way to get the original part? It looks like what I need is essentially a 12mm steel rod.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
nps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 04:58 AM   #5
Nick9
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Ontario
Posts: 372
I don’t think you need an original part.

My bet is that the local Rolex watchmaker uses the same common steel that your local jeweller has.

My watchmaker cut and installed one of these in about a minute. Maybe it was two minutes.
Nick9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 05:11 AM   #6
nps
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 27
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick9 View Post
I don’t think you need an original part.

My bet is that the local Rolex watchmaker uses the same common steel that your local jeweller has.

My watchmaker cut and installed one of these in about a minute. Maybe it was two minutes.
You think? Yeah might go with that option then. Could you tell me what it cost you?

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
nps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 07:34 AM   #7
Tools
TRF Moderator & 2024 Patron
 
Tools's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Real Name: Larry
Location: Mojave Desert
Watch: GMT's
Posts: 42,989
Quote:
Originally Posted by nps View Post
Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the forum won't let me posts pic. Is there a way to get the original part? It looks like what I need is essentially a 12mm steel rod.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
Anybody can attach pictures, as long as they meet the size requirements for the file type.
__________________
(Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....)
NAWCC Member
Tools is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 08:00 AM   #8
nps
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 27
This is the pin

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
nps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 11:50 AM   #9
Nick9
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Ontario
Posts: 372
Quote:
Originally Posted by nps View Post
You think? Yeah might go with that option then. Could you tell me what it cost you?

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
I don’t think he charged me anything at all. He does a lot of work for me (and I’ve bought many watches) and so little fixes like this we usually just let go. It really was a snap.
Nick9 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 5 January 2021, 11:57 AM   #10
nps
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 27
I see thanks! I'll check with the local guy soon.

Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk
nps is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 6 January 2021, 02:07 AM   #11
214270Explorer
"TRF" Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: United States
Watch: me buy Watches
Posts: 3,956
Probably the easiest clasp repair you could have!
__________________
The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind

Rolex "some"
Tudor "some"
Damasko "some"
Misc Pieces "some"
Marathon "some"
GS Spring Drive "some"
Hamilton "some"
Findeisen "some"
214270Explorer is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Takuya Watches

Bobs Watches

My Watch LLC

OCWatches

DavidSW Watches

Coronet


*Banners Of The Month*
This space is provided to horological resources.





Copyright ©2004-2024, The Rolex Forums. All Rights Reserved.

ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Rolex is a registered trademark of ROLEX USA. The Rolex Forums is not affiliated with ROLEX USA in any way.