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29 November 2016, 02:45 AM | #1 |
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14060M Permanent Bracelet Link Removed
My left wrist is a bit smaller than what Rolex must consider as "average," so my Oyster bracelets never had the clasp centered on my wrist. The 6 o-clock side needs to have 4 links for this to happen, but for some reason, the fewest number of links you can have on that side after all removable links were taken off was 5, which is still too long for me.
I've seen videos on the forceful removal of permanent links, but didn't want to do that. So, I asked my local AD for options. He suggested the one link that is permanently attached to the deployment buckle be removed, which would make the link count on the 6 o-clock side be the necessary 4. I had him do that, and now it's perfect for my wrist. The only down side is that the buckle is now permanently attached to the bracelet, but he said he can easily put it back the way it was should I ever need it. I don't understand (and neither did he) why Rolex didn't make one more removable link on this model. Do they do that on newer models? Do the newer deployment buckles not have this permanent link attached? This can't be an uncommon problem. |
30 November 2016, 03:02 PM | #2 |
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Does the bracelet fit any different without the use of the connector link (or whatever it is called)? This piece has a little attachment that creates a lip of some sort, aligning the bracelet and clasp a certain way.
Does the use of a link change that? |
30 November 2016, 10:26 PM | #3 | |
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Now that I've been wearing this for about a week now, I can say that with this one link removed, the clasp works as perfectly as before. No issues, and it sits much better on my wrist. Only downside (if you want to call it that) is the clasp is now "permanently" attached to the bracelet. But again, a simple trip to the jeweler can put it back the way it was. |
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30 November 2016, 10:45 PM | #4 |
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Seems like a pretty good solution. I have a similar issue and had a permanent link removed from one of my bracelets before, though this seems like a simpler way of solving the issue. So the clasp isn't locked onto that link with a springbar? Hence, the "permanent" attachment? Would it need special tools to get it off again?
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1 December 2016, 12:45 AM | #5 | |
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He mentioned he sometimes has to replace this rivet during repairs. |
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7 January 2020, 09:51 PM | #6 | |
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I know this is an old thread but I hope someone can help with this: What exactly is meant by „removing a rivet“ and „permanent“? I was told by the Rolex boutique that this requires a riveted part to be undone hence altering the clasp permanently. For that reason it was recommended that I order a new clasp (approx, $450) on which this „experiment“ could be done, keeping the original clasp untouched. Does that make sense to you guys? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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8 January 2020, 07:37 AM | #7 | |
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Remove the rivet and you can take off this clasp-link, then re-rivet to the bracelet half directly. Of course, it does not alter anything "permanently", because the rivet can be taken back out and the original link put back in. Naturally, you need to know how to rivet it back. No, it does not make any sense to buy a new clasp to practice on.
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8 January 2020, 04:17 PM | #8 | |
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The watch fits me after removing links, but the clasp itself sits very far up on one side of my arm, and it does look very weird. However, the watch fits me comfortably so I decided to leave well enough alone. Just got lucky, I guess. I did not want to mess with it because I just got it as a practically unused watch that was barely ever worn. In fact, being 10 years old it was all gummed up, losing over one minute per hour, and had to go to Jewelers On Time for a complete service. Yeh -- just couldn't bring myself to have the bracelet modified even though it could be restored.
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10 January 2020, 01:32 AM | #9 |
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I destroyed a permanent link on 2 78790 bracelets for 14270 and 16570 as I have a similar issue. The bracelets fit better with 4 links on the 6 o clock side for me as well. However, I have recently learned, rolliworks can remove and save a permanent link, so my destruction turned out to be unnecessary. I did not want to change the clasp as I was unaware of how that rivet is. Have worked with aftermarket clasps where the rivet was more of a pin and hammered into place which served for awhile. I suppose I can always put a link back but it would have the screw.
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Thanks Tools for your answer - and sorry for not getting back sooner (I didn‘t receive a notification on my app so I assumed no one replied). Anyway I already ordered a replacement clasp and finally found a store who‘s willing to do the job, should take about a week and I can‘t wait Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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27 January 2020, 06:49 AM | #11 |
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I just wanted to thank jamski and the other contributors for making me aware of this solution! Over the years I repeatedly asked more than one AD if destroying a permanent link was really the only option, almost „giving up“ my 14060M and very rarely wearing it.
Thanks to you guys it feels like I just got a brand new watch which fits me perfectly �� Also, I wanted to post a picture but somehow I'm not allowed to �� |
19 March 2020, 01:19 PM | #12 |
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I removed the last permanent links on both on my 14060 and 114270... fits perfectly... i just used an dremel... and tossed the destroyed link...
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