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robk215k · 3 October 2024, 10:31 AM

Has this happened to anyone? It’s been right the last few months. I had to force it a bit at the airport to get it off for security. Then when I came home it completely came off.

It’s 4 years old, I can send it in for repair right? Just take it to an AD? The AD I got it from isn’t local.

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rohada · 3 October 2024, 11:04 AM

I've never had that happen, but I'm intrigued. Can you pop it back in place? Will it stay if you do? All of mine move freely, so interested to find out why you had some noticeable friction prior to the separation. Hopefully, it's an easy fix, regardless of what it is.

robk215k · 3 October 2024, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by rohada

I've never had that happen, but I'm intrigued. Can you pop it back in place? Will it stay if you do? All of mine move freely, so interested to find out why you had some noticeable friction prior to the separation.

There’s a pin there. If it wasn’t a Rolex I’d try to force the buckle into the pin, but im afraid I might warp the pin or the buckle by forcing it. I’d rather leave it as-is and let the right person fix it.

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rohada · 3 October 2024, 11:07 AM

Yeah, I totally get that. So, that pin is not spring loaded, I take it.

paul cbc · 3 October 2024, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by robk215k

There’s a pin there. If it wasn’t a Rolex I’d try to force the buckle into the pin, but im afraid I might warp the pin or the buckle by forcing it. I’d rather leave it as-is and let the right person fix it.

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This above, and I would send the watch to RSC.
They have all the knowledge, tools, and parts to repair your watch.

Let us know how it works out.

cdmorenot · 3 October 2024, 11:16 AM

Absolutely get it sent out to RSC! It won't be a warrantied repair but you will at least have peace of mind that it has been repaired to spec. I wonder what caused it to come loose like that. Perhaps impact or debris? I've put some of my watches through very rough usage and I've never had anything like this happen before.

chro.nic · 3 October 2024, 11:17 AM

Looks like the screw was backing out, causing the clasp to deform slightly.
That's probably why you had to "force" it a bit.
I agree, take it in, but maybe don't tell them you "forced it"!

.nic

gm58 · 3 October 2024, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chro.nic

Looks like the screw was backing out, causing the clasp to deform slightly.
That's probably why you had to "force" it a bit.
I agree, take it in, but maybe don't tell them you "forced it"!

.nic

Yeah that happened previously to me as well. It was a screw that was coming loose that caused the issue. Just need to tighten it again and it should be fine (didnt realise at the time and forced it in causing heavy scratches on the inner clasp side)

robk215k · 3 October 2024, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gm58

Yeah that happened previously to me as well. It was a screw that was coming loose that caused the issue. Just need to tighten it again and it should be fine (didnt realise at the time and forced it in causing heavy scratches on the inner clasp side)

Spot on. I just noticed that. Was able to get it back on and tighten the screw. All good now!! Thank you!

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0nly5iv3Digits · 3 October 2024, 11:49 AM

Wow! Looks awful but glad to see it's been sorted, OP. Lucky it didn't slip off your wrist altogether with that "backed-out" bracelet screw!

1William · 3 October 2024, 10:00 PM

Glad you were able to fix it. Great watch.

brandrea · 3 October 2024, 10:04 PM

Glad you got it sorted OP

Harry-57 · 3 October 2024, 10:35 PM

That could have been worse. Good result.

Tools · 3 October 2024, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by robk215k

Spot on. I just noticed that. Was able to get it back on and tighten the screw. All good now!! Thank you!

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Mystro · 4 October 2024, 12:02 AM

I’m glad you didn’t lose it. Gotta do the routine screw/pin inspection with your fingers.

thesharkfactor · 4 October 2024, 12:41 AM

That's why it came off, the retaining screw for the link has come loose, then you have forced the clasp open while that screw is loose/hanging out. You must have used some force to break it. Easy done, I have seen this screw come loose in my brothers BLNR too.

101031-28 · 4 October 2024, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by thesharkfactor

That's why it came off, the retaining screw for the link has come loose, then you have forced the clasp open while that screw is loose/hanging out. You must have used some force to break it. Easy done, I have seen this screw come loose in my brothers BLNR too.

Yep, had the same happen to be but noticed the screw head sticking out and was able to screw it back down, and prevent damage to the fliplock.

ltmgeller · 4 October 2024, 01:50 AM

Trip to RSC is warranted

padi56 · 4 October 2024, 01:53 AM

Yes a easy fix but now make sure you periodically check all screws for tightness.

3 October 2024, 10:31 AM	#1
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3 October 2024, 11:04 AM	#2
rohada "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: NC Posts: 406	I've never had that happen, but I'm intrigued. Can you pop it back in place? Will it stay if you do? All of mine move freely, so interested to find out why you had some noticeable friction prior to the separation. Hopefully, it's an easy fix, regardless of what it is. __________________ ♛Explorer II 16570 \| ♛Submariner 14060M \| ♛SDDS 116660 \| ♛GMT Master II 126710BLRO \| ♛Daytona 116503

3 October 2024, 11:07 AM	#4
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3 October 2024, 11:16 AM	#6
cdmorenot 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Carlos. Location: NNJ - MDE Watch: = Want them all. Posts: 3,686	Absolutely get it sent out to RSC! It won't be a warrantied repair but you will at least have peace of mind that it has been repaired to spec. I wonder what caused it to come loose like that. Perhaps impact or debris? I've put some of my watches through very rough usage and I've never had anything like this happen before. __________________ \| Breguet \| Cartier \| Casio \| Hublot \| Omega \| Oris \| Rolex \| Seiko \|

3 October 2024, 11:49 AM	#10
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,287	Wow! Looks awful but glad to see it's been sorted, OP. Lucky it didn't slip off your wrist altogether with that "backed-out" bracelet screw! __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

3 October 2024, 11:17 AM	#7
chro.nic "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: .nic Location: Toronto Posts: 431	Looks like the screw was backing out, causing the clasp to deform slightly. That's probably why you had to "force" it a bit. I agree, take it in, but maybe don't tell them you "forced it"! .nic

3 October 2024, 10:00 PM	#11
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,522	Glad you were able to fix it. Great watch.

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brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,646	Glad you got it sorted OP

3 October 2024, 10:35 PM	#13
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,609	That could have been worse. Good result.

4 October 2024, 12:02 AM	#15
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,439	I’m glad you didn’t lose it. Gotta do the routine screw/pin inspection with your fingers. __________________

4 October 2024, 01:50 AM	#18
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4 October 2024, 01:53 AM	#19
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