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JVP · 26 July 2017, 06:35 AM

My Submariner gold bracelet has a crack in the clasp that snaps down before the flip lock. It cracked on both sides and is only locked by the flip lock. I am sure that one side broke before the other, but was only brought to my attention when they both went. Did anyone have this happen to them and what is the proper repair? Can it be soldered with gold by a certified Rolex dealer? Does it have to be replaced? How much will it cost. Thank you to the Rolex Forums community. I know I will have answers immediately. You guys are the best.

Al1969 · 26 July 2017, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by JVP

My Submariner gold bracelet has a crack in the clasp that snaps down before the flip lock. It cracked on both sides and is only locked by the flip lock. I am sure that one side broke before the other, but was only brought to my attention when they both went. Did anyone have this happen to them and what is the proper repair? Can it be soldered with gold by a certified Rolex dealer? Does it have to be replaced? How much will it cost. Thank you to the Rolex Forums community. I know I will have answers immediately. You guys are the best.

Well that sucks! How did it happen? I'd contact or bring it RSC NY or I know of an Indy in Wayne. Good luck getting it fixed.

glenn_herwig · 26 July 2017, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JVP

My Submariner gold bracelet has a crack in the clasp that snaps down before the flip lock. It cracked on both sides and is only locked by the flip lock. I am sure that one side broke before the other, but was only brought to my attention when they both went. Did anyone have this happen to them and what is the proper repair? Can it be soldered with gold by a certified Rolex dealer? Does it have to be replaced? How much will it cost. Thank you to the Rolex Forums community. I know I will have answers immediately. You guys are the best.

I would go to the rsc in New York. They will probably give you a trade in discount on the part if no one can fix it. That's probably a good last resort

William.L. · 26 July 2017, 07:44 AM

zoom out a little and take a couple more pictures. I'll have our goldsmith analyze if its repairable or not.

Tools · 26 July 2017, 08:11 AM

Your friendly RSC will not repair your clasp, they will insist that it be replaced.

Practically any good manufacturing jeweler, you know, the ones who actually make jewelry settings and pieces, or a true repair shop, can either laser weld or re-flow the metal and repair your clasp. Shop for a good one, not a cheap one.

Mystro · 26 July 2017, 09:47 AM

Rolex will replace it and charge you big $$$. Fix it privately through a goldsmith.

Canook · 26 July 2017, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Your friendly RSC will not repair your clasp, they will insist that it be replaced.

Practically any good manufacturing jeweler, you know, the ones who actually make jewelry settings and pieces, or a true repair shop, can either laser weld or re-flow the metal and repair your clasp. Shop for a good one, not a cheap one.

THIS!
RSC don't repair they just replace as stated above... as its gold it can be easily repaired (assuming by the photos its just torn) by any good jeweler with in house facilities for making jewellery pieces from scratch....

I would go that way first before going to RSC

kilyung · 26 July 2017, 11:27 AM

Ouch

RC2 · 26 July 2017, 11:34 AM

Laser weld

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kunlun · 26 July 2017, 11:58 AM

I feel like I'm mentioning this more often: I know an excellent watchmaker in NYC whom I recommend highly. He has done great work on multiple watches for me. Actually, he works with a jeweler who is known for precious metal watch bracelet work.

Henry Ly
Watchmakingproject.com

JVP · 27 July 2017, 02:59 AM

Thank you for the feedback. I am waiting to hear back from my jeweler who has a master watch maker on staff. He has worked on several pieces in my collection and I have been very pleased with the results. I am surprised this is not a more common occurrence with the amount of wear that particular piece gets in the life of the watch.

kunlun · 27 July 2017, 05:40 AM

The issue with Rolex not standing by their bracelets and repairing them (particularly in gold and platinum) is that it turns Rolex into a precious metals dispoable watch.

JVP · 27 July 2017, 10:56 PM

I am taking my watch in to my jeweler/watchmaker today. He says that the replacement part from Rolex is $900. He can fix it for a couple hundred dollars. I'll post pictures after the job is done.

JVP · 10 August 2017, 03:32 AM

My repair is complete and I think my jeweler did a fantastic job.

kilyung · 10 August 2017, 06:59 AM

Looks good

mjclark32 · 10 August 2017, 07:05 AM

Nice, I assume it functions fine?

peterpl · 10 August 2017, 08:50 AM

Awesome - but the question has to be asked how the hell did that happen in the first place?

18k is not soft at all and quite hard actually. You would have had a fall or something?

JVP · 10 August 2017, 09:44 AM

All functions are perfect. It got caught (hooked) on clothing.

peterpl · 10 August 2017, 09:50 AM

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All functions are perfect. It got caught (hooked) on clothing.

Clothing and it bent the gold like that? Geez - ahh I see its a 5 digit sub? Those bracelets are alot more flimsy than the newer 6 digit ones. Puts it into perspective now.

Ticknaway · 10 August 2017, 12:25 PM

Glad it worked out for you!!

joli160 · 10 August 2017, 06:24 PM

Nicely fixed, enjoy it again

Mirx · 10 August 2017, 06:27 PM

That is a cool repair! Enjoy.

duffman · 19 March 2018, 05:03 AM

I just noticed the same thing on my 18k rolex bracelet, it seems to have occurred when I was in a much warmer climate and the watch was tighter on my wrist.

Ill have to look out for a master jeweller or gold smith to fix this now!

watchwatcher · 19 March 2018, 06:57 AM

Nicely done.

thomaswentworth · 19 March 2018, 07:00 AM

A jeweler can fix it with a laser.

abozz · 19 March 2018, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JVP

My repair is complete and I think my jeweler did a fantastic job.

Wonderful!!!!

26 July 2017, 06:35 AM	#1
JVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Watch: 18k Submariner Posts: 80	Submariner Gold Bracelet My Submariner gold bracelet has a crack in the clasp that snaps down before the flip lock. It cracked on both sides and is only locked by the flip lock. I am sure that one side broke before the other, but was only brought to my attention when they both went. Did anyone have this happen to them and what is the proper repair? Can it be soldered with gold by a certified Rolex dealer? Does it have to be replaced? How much will it cost. Thank you to the Rolex Forums community. I know I will have answers immediately. You guys are the best.

26 July 2017, 07:44 AM	#4
William.L. "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: William Location: Belleville Mi Watch: 1675 & 16013 Posts: 619	zoom out a little and take a couple more pictures. I'll have our goldsmith analyze if its repairable or not. __________________ Omega Bumper Automatic Rolex Datejust 16013 TT Rolex GMT 1675/3 Tudor GMT Serti GMT

26 July 2017, 08:11 AM	#5
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	Your friendly RSC will not repair your clasp, they will insist that it be replaced. Practically any good manufacturing jeweler, you know, the ones who actually make jewelry settings and pieces, or a true repair shop, can either laser weld or re-flow the metal and repair your clasp. Shop for a good one, not a cheap one. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

26 July 2017, 09:47 AM	#6
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,465	Rolex will replace it and charge you big $$$. Fix it privately through a goldsmith. __________________

26 July 2017, 11:34 AM	#9
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Laser weld Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Member of Nylon Nation __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

26 July 2017, 11:27 AM	#8
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Ouch

26 July 2017, 11:58 AM	#10
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	I feel like I'm mentioning this more often: I know an excellent watchmaker in NYC whom I recommend highly. He has done great work on multiple watches for me. Actually, he works with a jeweler who is known for precious metal watch bracelet work. Henry Ly Watchmakingproject.com

27 July 2017, 02:59 AM	#11
JVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Watch: 18k Submariner Posts: 80	Thank you for the feedback. I am waiting to hear back from my jeweler who has a master watch maker on staff. He has worked on several pieces in my collection and I have been very pleased with the results. I am surprised this is not a more common occurrence with the amount of wear that particular piece gets in the life of the watch.

27 July 2017, 05:40 AM	#12
kunlun "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Posts: 1,970	The issue with Rolex not standing by their bracelets and repairing them (particularly in gold and platinum) is that it turns Rolex into a precious metals dispoable watch.

27 July 2017, 10:56 PM	#13
JVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Watch: 18k Submariner Posts: 80	I am taking my watch in to my jeweler/watchmaker today. He says that the replacement part from Rolex is $900. He can fix it for a couple hundred dollars. I'll post pictures after the job is done.

10 August 2017, 06:59 AM	#15
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Looks good

10 August 2017, 07:05 AM	#16
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Nice, I assume it functions fine? __________________

10 August 2017, 08:50 AM	#17
peterpl Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: . Posts: 6,692	Awesome - but the question has to be asked how the hell did that happen in the first place? 18k is not soft at all and quite hard actually. You would have had a fall or something?

10 August 2017, 09:44 AM	#18
JVP "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: New Jersey Watch: 18k Submariner Posts: 80	All functions are perfect. It got caught (hooked) on clothing.

10 August 2017, 12:25 PM	#20
Ticknaway "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Dave Location: USA Watch: Rolex Posts: 1,028	Glad it worked out for you!!

10 August 2017, 06:24 PM	#21
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,738	Nicely fixed, enjoy it again __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

10 August 2017, 06:27 PM	#22
Mirx "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: UK Watch: RLX Posts: 437	That is a cool repair! Enjoy.

19 March 2018, 05:03 AM	#23
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	I just noticed the same thing on my 18k rolex bracelet, it seems to have occurred when I was in a much warmer climate and the watch was tighter on my wrist. Ill have to look out for a master jeweller or gold smith to fix this now!

19 March 2018, 06:57 AM	#24
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,002	Nicely done.

19 March 2018, 07:00 AM	#25
thomaswentworth Banned Join Date: Feb 2018 Real Name: Tom Wentworth Location: Los Angeles Watch: Rolex 116610 Sub Posts: 541	A jeweler can fix it with a laser.

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