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BHE · 27 February 2007, 08:24 AM

I was adjusting the bracelet on my LV when the spring shot out and went right down the sink. I was able to take apart some plumbing and retrieve it. Thankfully the spring did not go down the garbage disposal side of the sink. Anyway, lesson learned do not adjust you bracelet near a sink.

Pass along any horror stories you have with your Rolex's, maybe there is something to be learned from our mistakes.

rolexfan21 · 27 February 2007, 08:32 AM

lol thats not really that bad... even if u lost it i'd guess it wouldnt cost more than 300$ to get it fixed right? Here's a true horror story... didnt happen to my rolex but my dad's. He bought a gold day-date and it was too big for him so he got a few links taken out. He figured he didnt need them, so he threw them out. i dont know how much those links cost, but i know on day-dates... they're pretty damn expensive.... lol

Ragu · 27 February 2007, 08:39 AM

whenever I work near or around the sink I always place a hand towel so that nothing ever goes down the drain.

Don't ask how I learned this lesson!

President · 27 February 2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by vic_the_pro

lol thats not really that bad... even if u lost it i'd guess it wouldnt cost more than 300$ to get it fixed right? Here's a true horror story... didnt happen to my rolex but my dad's. He bought a gold day-date and it was too big for him so he got a few links taken out. He figured he didnt need them, so he threw them out. i dont know how much those links cost, but i know on day-dates... they're pretty damn expensive.... lol

Around 350USD original I think.

mrbieler · 27 February 2007, 09:09 AM

I learned a trick awhile ago I use. I put the watch and/or bracelet in a large 1 gallon freezer bag and do the work in there. You can still see what you are doing and all the springs, pins, etc, don't have anywhere to go.

indy78 · 27 February 2007, 10:17 AM

I have always taken my watches back to the AD where I made the purchase. When I made the last purchase the jeweler asked if I would like him to show me how to make any future adjustments to the bracelet and I said no. I would just bring it back to him. He laughed and said I could always do that, "no problem."

tonelar · 27 February 2007, 11:18 AM

That freezer bag is a smart idea. I always use a t-shirt... work with my hands in the sleeve holes. More often than not any errant springs hit the material and drop onto my work area (which I keep tidy).

Nice topic idea...

nko51 · 27 February 2007, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHE

I was adjusting the bracelet on my LV when the spring shot out and went right down the sink. I was able to take apart some plumbing and retrieve it. Thankfully the spring did not go down the garbage disposal side of the sink. Anyway, lesson learned do not adjust you bracelet near a sink.

Pass along any horror stories you have with your Rolex's, maybe there is something to be learned from our mistakes.

Why were you

fixing it near a sink!

cbrenthus · 28 February 2007, 12:42 AM

I lost my Citizen Navigator in a mosh pit at a Family Values Tour concert in 2001. I loved that watch, and by that time they had changed the design enough that I couldn't buy another (brand new anyway).

I will not make the same mistake with my Rolex!

BHE · 28 February 2007, 01:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nko51

Why were you

fixing it near a sink!

One word, stupidity!

roadcarver · 28 February 2007, 02:09 AM

That might be a harsh word to use, but there are times that we act quickly or at the moment need to get it done so we don't look at the consequences. I would use the word careless as I've been so myself.

The freezer bag trick is a great idea... I also learned not to work in an area with lots of clutter. Have a nice clean area, and don't work around carpets as they tend to hide things.

If you are going to work with some thing with spring load, try to shield it with something (or that freezer bag trick Mr. B).

Quote:

Originally Posted by BHE

One word, stupidity!

mikey · 28 February 2007, 02:26 AM

I know what you mean. The Rolex spring bars are specially made. I have been given several spring bars but they are cheap and bend in the middle. The Rolex spring bars can pop out and disappear so I agree carpets hide everything.

astcell · 28 February 2007, 03:21 AM

Don't do any work like that over fire either, even if the light is better.

Anytime I work with detailed repairs I take digital pictures every step of the way, then I can go backwards and see where parts go.

jac67 · 28 February 2007, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nko51

Why were you fixing it near a sink!

Because it's a Submariner!!!!!!!!!!

John.

astcell · 1 March 2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jac67

Because it's a Submariner!!!!!!!!!!

John.

Then he needs to fix it under a girl horse.

Alex Stylianou · 1 March 2007, 02:59 AM

I was adjusting the bracelet on my date and the spring shot out and it took days to find , this has happened twice but I find it every time

27 February 2007, 08:24 AM	#1
BHE Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Watch: LV Sub Posts: 53	Word of advice, never...... I was adjusting the bracelet on my LV when the spring shot out and went right down the sink. I was able to take apart some plumbing and retrieve it. Thankfully the spring did not go down the garbage disposal side of the sink. Anyway, lesson learned do not adjust you bracelet near a sink. Pass along any horror stories you have with your Rolex's, maybe there is something to be learned from our mistakes.

27 February 2007, 08:39 AM	#3
Ragu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ragu Sauce Location: Southern, FL Watch: the Sauce ;) Posts: 781	whenever I work near or around the sink I always place a hand towel so that nothing ever goes down the drain. Don't ask how I learned this lesson! __________________ "Waiting is so time consuming" -- Unknown Proud Member #2391

27 February 2007, 09:09 AM	#5
mrbieler "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Jeff Location: Lost Angeles Watch: all about acrylic Posts: 683	I learned a trick awhile ago I use. I put the watch and/or bracelet in a large 1 gallon freezer bag and do the work in there. You can still see what you are doing and all the springs, pins, etc, don't have anywhere to go. __________________ - Jeff Cursimus Cum Forfex

27 February 2007, 10:17 AM	#6
indy78 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Watch: 116233 Serti Posts: 204	Not My Job I have always taken my watches back to the AD where I made the purchase. When I made the last purchase the jeweler asked if I would like him to show me how to make any future adjustments to the bracelet and I said no. I would just bring it back to him. He laughed and said I could always do that, "no problem."

27 February 2007, 11:18 AM	#7
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	That freezer bag is a smart idea. I always use a t-shirt... work with my hands in the sleeve holes. More often than not any errant springs hit the material and drop onto my work area (which I keep tidy). Nice topic idea... __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

27 February 2007, 08:32 AM	#2
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	lol thats not really that bad... even if u lost it i'd guess it wouldnt cost more than 300$ to get it fixed right? Here's a true horror story... didnt happen to my rolex but my dad's. He bought a gold day-date and it was too big for him so he got a few links taken out. He figured he didnt need them, so he threw them out. i dont know how much those links cost, but i know on day-dates... they're pretty damn expensive.... lol

28 February 2007, 12:42 AM	#9
cbrenthus "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Real Name: Brandon Location: FL Watch: ing my second hand Posts: 869	I lost my Citizen Navigator in a mosh pit at a Family Values Tour concert in 2001. I loved that watch, and by that time they had changed the design enough that I couldn't buy another (brand new anyway). I will not make the same mistake with my Rolex!

28 February 2007, 02:26 AM	#12
mikey "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: USA Watch: Oysterdate 6694 Posts: 2,713	I know what you mean. The Rolex spring bars are specially made. I have been given several spring bars but they are cheap and bend in the middle. The Rolex spring bars can pop out and disappear so I agree carpets hide everything.

28 February 2007, 03:21 AM	#13
astcell "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Robert Location: Angelus Oaks, CA Watch: 116713 Posts: 6,828	Don't do any work like that over fire either, even if the light is better. Anytime I work with detailed repairs I take digital pictures every step of the way, then I can go backwards and see where parts go.

1 March 2007, 02:59 AM	#16
Alex Stylianou "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,785	I was adjusting the bracelet on my date and the spring shot out and it took days to find , this has happened twice but I find it every time

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