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KnitScarf07 · 13 January 2013, 09:36 AM

I need some help from my TRF family... I'm stuck in my watch! As you can see in the picture, the pin next to the foldover clasp came out during the day somehow and now I can't open the clasp. I don't think there are any AD's open tomorrow and I have to leave on a business trip early Monday morning. Can anyone give me any suggestions? FYI the watch is a 214270 Explorer, standard bracelet (I forget the reference). And yes, I did try poking it back in (gently) with a springbar tool to no avail.

thewatchguy93 · 13 January 2013, 09:39 AM

I've seen this issue twice now in about a month!!.. Bazaar..

I think the best way would be, get your hands on a precision screw driver, and carfully let somebody unscrew it for you.. I can't really think of another suggestion, sorry!

Be sure once it gets screwed back in, to use some lock-tight to avoid this sticky situation again!..

Best of luck,
Dino

xhype · 13 January 2013, 09:41 AM

submerge it in warm water, if that doesn't work unscrew the one of the links, seems to me tou are wearing your watch a little to tight.

David cote · 13 January 2013, 10:41 AM

Well, Screw it back in or screw it out, And you are released... Make sure you put the lock-tight on those before you go any further...

Andad · 13 January 2013, 10:45 AM

I'm not sure if you are serious Mike.

But if I lived closer I would pop over and sort it for you.

77T · 13 January 2013, 10:53 AM

You've been taking it off?

Armyguy03 · 13 January 2013, 10:58 AM

Oh wow, I hope you get this resolved. This is nuts!

BOA · 13 January 2013, 11:12 AM

Easy fix here, but it's not a push- or poke-in solution. Look under a magnifier, and you'll see the familiar cut across the head of a screw that calls for a screwdriver.

Screw it back in with tiny (jewelers) flathead screwdriver, take it off, then remove and add lock-tight. Springbar tools sometimes have a screwdriver on the other end like the Sea Dweller tools, which would work if you have one.

Cesium133 · 13 January 2013, 11:16 AM

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Try a mini screwdriver. Hope you get it off Mike!

rodrob59 · 13 January 2013, 11:16 AM

Go to Ace Hardware, get a precision screwdriver set and some Loctite. Righty tightly and problem solved. I can see your concern, it would be irritating as hell.

Brenngun · 13 January 2013, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cesium133

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Try a mini screwdriver. Hope you get it off Mike!

Not sure if the OP is having a run at us but I hate when someone suggests the wrong tool for the job. This would be the correct tool.

KnitScarf07 · 13 January 2013, 12:25 PM

Thank you all! No, I was not trying to trick any of you; I tried both pushing and screwing with a springbar tool first and neither worked so I panicked. But I just got back from Ace hardware, got the proper screwdriver for the job per your recommendations and I am happy to report mission accomplished! I must say its a great feeling to know I have a responsive and knowledgable safety net here at TRF! It's Saturday night and I'm no longer trapped, so cheers to all!

Cesium133 · 13 January 2013, 12:30 PM

Glad to hear you got it off!

kilyung · 13 January 2013, 12:32 PM

Being trapped in a Rolex... like being force to marry a supermodel.

timely · 13 January 2013, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Being trapped in a Rolex... like being force to marry a supermodel.

HA HA.HA. Wow a super Model

joe100 · 13 January 2013, 12:58 PM

Did you use loctite on the threads? If not this issue will happen again or worse yet, you could lose or damage the watch if it falls off of your wrist

SUBversive · 13 January 2013, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

I'm not sure if you are serious Mike.

But if I lived closer I would pop over and sort it for you.

X2

And I don't think I understand the issue

But wish you well nonetheless

financeman · 13 January 2013, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kilyung

Being trapped in a Rolex... like being force to marry a supermodel.

That is exactly what I was thinking.

Mickey® · 13 January 2013, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

X2

And I don't think I understand the issue

But wish you well nonetheless

I have read every post 3 times an I have no idea what the issue was...
A pin next to the fold over clasp came out now he can't open the clasp?

And if this is possible...what a horrible design...whatever it is.

Brenngun · 13 January 2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

I have read every post 3 times an I have no idea what the issue was...
A pin next to the fold over clasp came out now he can't open the clasp?

And if this is possible...what a horrible design...whatever it is.

Mickey, If you look at the OP's picture you'll see the screw that secures the last link to the clasp has started to unthread itself and the end is now protruding out to the right (look just above the top of the clasp on the right side). When this happens you can't fully open the locking latch that holds the clasp shut. The side wall of the latch will hit the screw before it opens fully.

Mickey® · 13 January 2013, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brenngun

Mickey, If you look at the OP's picture you'll see the screw that secures the last link to the clasp has started to unthread itself and the end is now protruding out to the right (look just above the top of the clasp on the right side). When this happens you can't fully open the locking latch that holds the clasp shut. The side wall of the latch will hit the screw before it opens fully.

SO Tuna Cans are BETTER THEN!?????

Armyguy03 · 13 January 2013, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mickey®

SO Tuna Cans are BETTER THEN!?????

Don't tell anyone but I LOVE my tuna can (and I have a glide lock).

Mickey® · 13 January 2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

Don't tell anyone but I LOVE my tuna can (and I have a glide lock).

I won't tell. Lighter comfortable, thinner...a classic.

Joey_V · 13 January 2013, 04:06 PM

LMAO... sorry OP... I just thought it was a funny predicament to be imprisoned in your Rolex. Hehehe... I could almost picture your face... hehehe...

Glad you got it solved!

13 January 2013, 09:39 AM	#2
thewatchguy93 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: thewatchguy Location: UK Watch: me buy gold.. Posts: 7,441	I've seen this issue twice now in about a month!!.. Bazaar.. I think the best way would be, get your hands on a precision screw driver, and carfully let somebody unscrew it for you.. I can't really think of another suggestion, sorry! Be sure once it gets screwed back in, to use some lock-tight to avoid this sticky situation again!.. Best of luck, Dino __________________ Instagram.. @thewatchguy www.thewatchguyofficial.co.uk Got a GREEN Submariner 116610LV.. Visit the official thread here! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=179580 Don't forget to visit the Rolex & Attire thread too! http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=215077

13 January 2013, 09:41 AM	#3
xhype "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Michael Location: Brooklyn,NY Watch: Rolex GMT II 16710 Posts: 850	submerge it in warm water, if that doesn't work unscrew the one of the links, seems to me tou are wearing your watch a little to tight. __________________ GMT MASTER 16710 AKA THE XHYPE

13 January 2013, 10:45 AM	#5
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,471	I'm not sure if you are serious Mike. But if I lived closer I would pop over and sort it for you. __________________ E

13 January 2013, 10:53 AM	#6
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 41,899	You've been taking it off? __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

13 January 2013, 10:58 AM	#7
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Oh wow, I hope you get this resolved. This is nuts! __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

13 January 2013, 10:41 AM	#4
David cote 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Real Name: David Cote Location: 603/Boston 617 Watch: Watches etc Posts: 2,322	Well, Screw it back in or screw it out, And you are released... Make sure you put the lock-tight on those before you go any further...

13 January 2013, 11:12 AM	#8
BOA "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Bruce Location: Chicago, IL Watch: Meteorite DD Posts: 2,392	Easy fix here, but it's not a push- or poke-in solution. Look under a magnifier, and you'll see the familiar cut across the head of a screw that calls for a screwdriver. Screw it back in with tiny (jewelers) flathead screwdriver, take it off, then remove and add lock-tight. Springbar tools sometimes have a screwdriver on the other end like the Sea Dweller tools, which would work if you have one.

13 January 2013, 11:16 AM	#9
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Sorry, couldn't resist. Try a mini screwdriver. Hope you get it off Mike!

13 January 2013, 11:16 AM	#10
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	Go to Ace Hardware, get a precision screwdriver set and some Loctite. Righty tightly and problem solved. I can see your concern, it would be irritating as hell. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

13 January 2013, 12:25 PM	#12
KnitScarf07 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Mike Location: Austin, TX Watch: 214270, 16233 Posts: 49	Thank you all! No, I was not trying to trick any of you; I tried both pushing and screwing with a springbar tool first and neither worked so I panicked. But I just got back from Ace hardware, got the proper screwdriver for the job per your recommendations and I am happy to report mission accomplished! I must say its a great feeling to know I have a responsive and knowledgable safety net here at TRF! It's Saturday night and I'm no longer trapped, so cheers to all! __________________ “Today I escaped anxiety. Or no, I discarded it, because it was within me, in my own perceptions — not outside.” — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations

13 January 2013, 12:30 PM	#13
Cesium133 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,037	Glad to hear you got it off!

13 January 2013, 12:32 PM	#14
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Being trapped in a Rolex... like being force to marry a supermodel.

13 January 2013, 12:58 PM	#16
joe100 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Real Name: Joe Location: New Mexico Watch: Explorer Posts: 12,838	Did you use loctite on the threads? If not this issue will happen again or worse yet, you could lose or damage the watch if it falls off of your wrist __________________ It's Espresso, not Expresso. Coffee is not a train in Italy. -TRF Member 6982-

13 January 2013, 04:06 PM	#24
Joey_V "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Joey Location: Dallas, TX Watch: SS Sub 16610 M Posts: 3,824	LMAO... sorry OP... I just thought it was a funny predicament to be imprisoned in your Rolex. Hehehe... I could almost picture your face... hehehe... Glad you got it solved! __________________ Current Rotation: Rolex Submariner Date (M) - 1/08, Rolex Milgauss GV (V) - 2/10, Rolex SS Black Daytona (V) - 6/10, Rolex GMTIIC (G) - 5/11, TAG Heuer Silverstone (286/1860) - 1/2015 Former-watches: Omega PO/2535.80/2254, TAG Carrera/F1x2/Monaco, Panerai 312K/292L Wish List: Panerai 270/505, Rolex SMURF, Rolex RG Daytona, Rolex DSSD

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