Oyster bracelet clasp not latching properly on Sub

[1st amg]

Hey folks, anyone ever had this issue? I went to put on my 116619 which I have had for about 10 years and the clasp will not latch. Its as if the two hinged parts with the Rolex stamp do not sit inside each other. They are not flush inside the clasp which sticks out and pushes against my wrist. I am not sure how this happened. Any ideas on what to look at? I know most of you will say bring it to a RSC, but I feel this may be aa quick little fix that I may be able to do myself.

[Jets_fan44]

Pics?

[Old Expat Beast]

Have you got a hammer and some duct tape?

[racerx]

Did you take it in the ocean or pool?

[1st amg]

Here are some pics. No abuse or water sports as I remember.


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[brandrea]

Are you saying the “beak and hook” don’t engage?

I’m not sure what to suggest … maybe play around with moving the glidelock back and forth?

Hope you get this sorted …

[cdmorenot]

One of the two folding pieces under the clasp may have gotten bent out of shape. Easy to bend them back into shape with the 5 digits but not sure about this one! Sorry man. Hope you get this sorted out.

[slide13]

I would say open it up and check piece by piece to see what is sticking or not seating properly.

When open, will the skinny blade part of the clasp blade, that is attached to the clasp itself, sit flush against the clasp and bracelet? If not, you should be able to see what is stopping it.

If it does, then what happens if you keep that in place against the clasp/bracelet/glidelock and try to close it into the larger blade that is attached to the flip lock?

Seems like you should be able to figure out which part is causing it to not seat properly and go from there.

[sheldonsmith]

1. Check bracelet screws; none should be protruding

2. Check that the spring that is under the clasp closure mechanism engages.

3. Check that both springbars that hold the latch mechanism and the bracelet to the clasp cover (respectively) are seated. See image below.

4. Does the Oysterlock adjustment slide freely?

Other than that, have a watch maker disassemble the clasp and find the culprit.





More schematics that might help describe the issue are posted here: https://www.minus4plus6.com/glidelock.php

~ Sheldon

[subtona]

My best guess Either a screw is loose, or a spring has popped or possibly a link is backwards?

I think the clasp would break before it bends.

[mdozier]

Originally Posted by slide13

I would say open it up and check piece by piece to see what is sticking or not seating properly.

When open, will the skinny blade part of the clasp blade, that is attached to the clasp itself, sit flush against the clasp and bracelet? If not, you should be able to see what is stopping it.

If it does, then what happens if you keep that in place against the clasp/bracelet/glidelock and try to close it into the larger blade that is attached to the flip lock?

Seems like you should be able to figure out which part is causing it to not seat properly and go from there.

^This.
To elaborate and I apologize in advance if this is too obvious, but, did you by chance double check the glide-lock/flip-lock? My Sea-dweller does the exact same thing if the flip-lock links are not fully set, snapped in and recessed.

Again, sorry if this is overstating the obvious.