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AndyS · 8 November 2017, 01:09 AM

I’m wondering would it be worthwhile to drive back to AD for link removal and adjustment or should I do it? It looks very simple however the loktite issue is of a concern. I’ve adjusted and removed links from other watches in the past but this isn’t a “other watch”. The AD is approx an hour each way from my home. Should have had it adjusted before leaving store but it felt great (of course) and I wanted to wear it, as I’m sure you folks have felt the same. It seems as though one link removal will do the trick nicely. Thanks in advance for your input.

handsfull · 8 November 2017, 02:09 AM

This really is one of those things that only you can be judge of...if your not mechanical and/or dont have the proper driver/tools...? Some people size their own bracelets (some on this forum) and disfigure the screwheads in the links, then state how ‘easy’ it is to do and that ‘anyone can do it’. LOL. Similar to a neighbor that takes his 911 through the local gas station car wash (with brushes)...some have an eye for detail and some others never will - or simply dont care.

AndyS · 8 November 2017, 02:20 AM

Yes, I concur regarding the 911. It's simply a matter of feeling comfortable with it, to which I am not. I've seen the pictures of butchered bracelets and I'm not going down that path. I'm fairly confident that the proper tools are a 100% necessity. Has anyone done there own? Any tips or words of wisdom?

mattedialdoc · 8 November 2017, 03:37 AM

You can handle it. Go ahead and use a blow dryer and soften the Loctite. And have a screwdriver that is appropriate for Rolex screws: 1.6mm hollow ground. Good luck!

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AndyS · 8 November 2017, 04:23 AM

Thanks! Just did it, painless and looks perfect! The main takeaway here, gotta have the right tool. Period. And be patient. Thanks All!

handsfull · 8 November 2017, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyS

The main takeaway here, gotta have the right tool. Period. And be patient. Thanks All!

You nailed it.

Good job/Enjoy!

marv_lopez12 · 8 November 2017, 06:19 AM

Maybe im just paranoid but i would drive back. Knowing me, my watch would get a scratch or even get dinged if i tried to do it.

If you know how to do it and have the right tools go for it.

AndyS · 8 November 2017, 06:34 AM

Patience and the right tool are a must. Oh and a few you tube tutorials are in order as well. Not a scratch, nick, nada. Putting the extra link in a little envelope and back in the green box. No worries.

8 November 2017, 01:09 AM	#1
AndyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer Posts: 113	Link adjustment ? I’m wondering would it be worthwhile to drive back to AD for link removal and adjustment or should I do it? It looks very simple however the loktite issue is of a concern. I’ve adjusted and removed links from other watches in the past but this isn’t a “other watch”. The AD is approx an hour each way from my home. Should have had it adjusted before leaving store but it felt great (of course) and I wanted to wear it, as I’m sure you folks have felt the same. It seems as though one link removal will do the trick nicely. Thanks in advance for your input.

8 November 2017, 02:09 AM	#2
handsfull "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: J Location: The great Midwest Watch: youlookinat? Posts: 2,369	This really is one of those things that only you can be judge of...if your not mechanical and/or dont have the proper driver/tools...? Some people size their own bracelets (some on this forum) and disfigure the screwheads in the links, then state how ‘easy’ it is to do and that ‘anyone can do it’. LOL. Similar to a neighbor that takes his 911 through the local gas station car wash (with brushes)...some have an eye for detail and some others never will - or simply dont care.

8 November 2017, 02:20 AM	#3
AndyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer Posts: 113	Yes, I concur regarding the 911. It's simply a matter of feeling comfortable with it, to which I am not. I've seen the pictures of butchered bracelets and I'm not going down that path. I'm fairly confident that the proper tools are a 100% necessity. Has anyone done there own? Any tips or words of wisdom?

8 November 2017, 03:37 AM	#4
mattedialdoc "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,002	You can handle it. Go ahead and use a blow dryer and soften the Loctite. And have a screwdriver that is appropriate for Rolex screws: 1.6mm hollow ground. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

8 November 2017, 04:23 AM	#5
AndyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer Posts: 113	Thanks! Just did it, painless and looks perfect! The main takeaway here, gotta have the right tool. Period. And be patient. Thanks All!

8 November 2017, 06:19 AM	#7
marv_lopez12 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 56	Maybe im just paranoid but i would drive back. Knowing me, my watch would get a scratch or even get dinged if i tried to do it. If you know how to do it and have the right tools go for it.

8 November 2017, 06:34 AM	#8
AndyS "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Real Name: Andrew Location: Virginia Watch: Explorer Posts: 113	Patience and the right tool are a must. Oh and a few you tube tutorials are in order as well. Not a scratch, nick, nada. Putting the extra link in a little envelope and back in the green box. No worries.

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