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jlaw · 3 October 2010, 05:24 AM

I just noticed this today on my M-serial SD. The watch is obviously relatively new and has no other issues with stretch on any other area of the bracelet - although I'm hesitant to call this "stretch" since it's limited to one side of one link on the 6:00 side. I cannot recall ever subjecting the watch to the kind of force it appears it would take to do this. It doesn't always manifest itself and isn't very obvious when on the wrist.

Is this a damaged pin, or something else? Is it something that a local Rolex-certified watchmaker can perhaps fix? I'd like to avoid having to send it to a RSC and being without the watch for several weeks for such a small issue, especially since the watch won't need to be serviced for quite some time.

Any thoughts or input will be appreciated.

EchoBlueUK · 3 October 2010, 05:37 AM

There is usually a washer type steel cylinder that sits around the pin which holds the bracelet together inside the centre link. I'm thinking maybe it's cracked or something hence the link falls slightly to one side. Quite unusual problem though.

MortgageGuy · 3 October 2010, 06:35 AM

youngr · 3 October 2010, 06:42 AM

hmm have no idea

QueueCumber · 3 October 2010, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaw

Any thoughts or input will be appreciated.

jlaw · 3 October 2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by QueueCumber

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QueueCumber · 3 October 2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaw

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Doesn't look good to me.

jlaw · 3 October 2010, 09:31 AM

Ah. Yes, to me either. I'm quite annoyed.

tr4driver · 3 October 2010, 09:31 AM

What's it look like from the other side?

jlaw · 3 October 2010, 09:32 AM

You mean from the 12:00 attachment side? Looks normal, nice tight even gap, no play.

tr4driver · 3 October 2010, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by jlaw

You mean from the 12:00 attachment side? Looks normal, nice tight even gap, no play.

No... I meant the back side of the bracelet/watch. Do you have a picture of that?

Kurt

jlaw · 3 October 2010, 10:01 AM

(Side note, first pic taken with BB 9700, these two with Droid X)

SLS · 3 October 2010, 10:06 AM

The outer links on either side of the last center link look bent in or worn to me. Did you buy this watch new or pre-owned? If pre-owned, what is the date code on on the clasp? Something does not seem right here.
Scott

jlaw · 3 October 2010, 10:12 AM

I purchased it pre-owned from a trusted TRF seller. The date code on the clasp is PJ1, which I understand to be January 2008.

SLS · 3 October 2010, 10:16 AM

hmmm Jan of 08 is correct. Can you confirm if the inside edge of the outer links below the last center link are worn or bent?
Scott

jlaw · 3 October 2010, 10:20 AM

I just looked at it with a loupe and I don't see anything worn or bent. That side just "sags".

SLS · 3 October 2010, 10:23 AM

I'm perplexed.

Scott

Andad · 3 October 2010, 11:27 AM

Only suggestion I have is a bent pin.

Not as difficult to do as you might think.

Whatever the problem I think only a link replacement will fix it.

MortgageGuy · 3 October 2010, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

Only suggestion I have is a bent pin.

Not as difficult to do as you might think.

Whatever the problem I think only a link replacement will fix it.

I would be willing to bet this is correct. I would take by your AD and get her fixed up, I would bet its an easy and inexpensive fix but what do I know...

kyle L · 3 October 2010, 12:10 PM

I read somewhere that the first link is the weakest:

Andad · 3 October 2010, 01:32 PM

I agree with you K.

oneillba · 3 October 2010, 01:37 PM

It's repairable. Thank goodness.

jlaw · 4 October 2010, 01:42 AM

Thanks guys. I will bring it to an AD or Rolex-certified watchmaker and report back with the results.

3 October 2010, 05:24 AM	#1
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Odd stretch on one side of one link - how? (pic) I just noticed this today on my M-serial SD. The watch is obviously relatively new and has no other issues with stretch on any other area of the bracelet - although I'm hesitant to call this "stretch" since it's limited to one side of one link on the 6:00 side. I cannot recall ever subjecting the watch to the kind of force it appears it would take to do this. It doesn't always manifest itself and isn't very obvious when on the wrist. Is this a damaged pin, or something else? Is it something that a local Rolex-certified watchmaker can perhaps fix? I'd like to avoid having to send it to a RSC and being without the watch for several weeks for such a small issue, especially since the watch won't need to be serviced for quite some time. Any thoughts or input will be appreciated.

3 October 2010, 06:35 AM	#3
MortgageGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Adam Location: Orlando, Florida Watch: Me Posts: 9,935	__________________ The richest people in the world look for and build NETWORKS, Everyone else looks for work... Robert Kiyosaki

3 October 2010, 06:42 AM	#4
youngr "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Richard Location: England Watch: 16610 & 16710 Posts: 899	hmm have no idea __________________ SS Submariner Date "V" SS GMT Master II Pepsi "D"

3 October 2010, 10:06 AM	#13
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	The outer links on either side of the last center link look bent in or worn to me. Did you buy this watch new or pre-owned? If pre-owned, what is the date code on on the clasp? Something does not seem right here. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 October 2010, 10:16 AM	#15
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	hmmm Jan of 08 is correct. Can you confirm if the inside edge of the outer links below the last center link are worn or bent? Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 October 2010, 05:37 AM	#2
EchoBlueUK "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: UK Posts: 1,543	There is usually a washer type steel cylinder that sits around the pin which holds the bracelet together inside the centre link. I'm thinking maybe it's cracked or something hence the link falls slightly to one side. Quite unusual problem though.

3 October 2010, 09:31 AM	#8
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Ah. Yes, to me either. I'm quite annoyed.

3 October 2010, 09:31 AM	#9
tr4driver "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Real Name: Kurt Location: Arkansas Watch: 1675 Posts: 83	What's it look like from the other side?

3 October 2010, 09:32 AM	#10
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	You mean from the 12:00 attachment side? Looks normal, nice tight even gap, no play.

3 October 2010, 10:01 AM	#12
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	(Side note, first pic taken with BB 9700, these two with Droid X)

3 October 2010, 10:12 AM	#14
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	I purchased it pre-owned from a trusted TRF seller. The date code on the clasp is PJ1, which I understand to be January 2008.

3 October 2010, 10:20 AM	#16
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	I just looked at it with a loupe and I don't see anything worn or bent. That side just "sags".

3 October 2010, 10:23 AM	#17
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	I'm perplexed. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

3 October 2010, 11:27 AM	#18
Andad 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,697	Only suggestion I have is a bent pin. Not as difficult to do as you might think. Whatever the problem I think only a link replacement will fix it. __________________ E

3 October 2010, 12:10 PM	#20
kyle L "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Watch: Rolex Explorer I Posts: 10,278	I read somewhere that the first link is the weakest:

3 October 2010, 01:32 PM	#21
Andad 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,697	I agree with you K. __________________ E

3 October 2010, 01:37 PM	#22
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	It's repairable. Thank goodness. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

4 October 2010, 01:42 AM	#23
jlaw "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 75	Thanks guys. I will bring it to an AD or Rolex-certified watchmaker and report back with the results.

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