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nps · 5 January 2021, 03:59 AM

Was wearing my 6427 out today and the pin holding the clasp together fell out

. The bracelet is a 7835 with 357 endlinks. Anyone know how/where I could get this fixed?

Sincerely,

Nathan

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nps · 5 January 2021, 04:09 AM

The pin appears to be friction fit between the blades of the clasp

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Tools · 5 January 2021, 04:21 AM

You need to be more specific as there are several "pins" that hold the clasp together.

Most of them are little more than stainless steel rod that is hammered over on the ends to form a rivet, or slightly knurled on the ends for the friction-fit.

Almost any jewelry shop that does repairs would likely have what is needed to repair this. Hobby shops have lengths of ss rod... just measure the diameter you need.

The spring-bars in the clasp are harder to find, but most watchmaker shops or the AD would have a supply of them in various sizes to fit.

nps · 5 January 2021, 04:28 AM

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the forum won't let me posts pic. Is there a way to get the original part? It looks like what I need is essentially a 12mm steel rod.

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Nick9 · 5 January 2021, 04:58 AM

I don’t think you need an original part.

My bet is that the local Rolex watchmaker uses the same common steel that your local jeweller has.

My watchmaker cut and installed one of these in about a minute. Maybe it was two minutes.

nps · 5 January 2021, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick9

I don’t think you need an original part.

My bet is that the local Rolex watchmaker uses the same common steel that your local jeweller has.

My watchmaker cut and installed one of these in about a minute. Maybe it was two minutes.

You think? Yeah might go with that option then. Could you tell me what it cost you?

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Tools · 5 January 2021, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nps

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the forum won't let me posts pic. Is there a way to get the original part? It looks like what I need is essentially a 12mm steel rod.

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Anybody can attach pictures, as long as they meet the size requirements for the file type.

nps · 5 January 2021, 08:00 AM

This is the pin

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Nick9 · 5 January 2021, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nps

You think? Yeah might go with that option then. Could you tell me what it cost you?

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I don’t think he charged me anything at all. He does a lot of work for me (and I’ve bought many watches) and so little fixes like this we usually just let go. It really was a snap.

nps · 5 January 2021, 11:57 AM

I see thanks! I'll check with the local guy soon.

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214270Explorer · 6 January 2021, 02:07 AM

Probably the easiest clasp repair you could have!

5 January 2021, 03:59 AM	#1
nps "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27	Rolex 7853 Bracelet Was wearing my 6427 out today and the pin holding the clasp together fell out . The bracelet is a 7835 with 357 endlinks. Anyone know how/where I could get this fixed? Sincerely, Nathan Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

5 January 2021, 04:21 AM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,494	You need to be more specific as there are several "pins" that hold the clasp together. Most of them are little more than stainless steel rod that is hammered over on the ends to form a rivet, or slightly knurled on the ends for the friction-fit. Almost any jewelry shop that does repairs would likely have what is needed to repair this. Hobby shops have lengths of ss rod... just measure the diameter you need. The spring-bars in the clasp are harder to find, but most watchmaker shops or the AD would have a supply of them in various sizes to fit. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

6 January 2021, 02:07 AM	#11
214270Explorer "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: United States Watch: me buy Watches Posts: 3,955	Probably the easiest clasp repair you could have! __________________ “The display of actual intelligence terrifies much of mankind” Rolex "some" Tudor "some" Damasko "some" Misc Pieces "some" Marathon "some" GS Spring Drive "some" Hamilton "some" Findeisen "some"

5 January 2021, 04:09 AM	#2
nps "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27	The pin appears to be friction fit between the blades of the clasp Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

5 January 2021, 04:28 AM	#4
nps "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27	Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately the forum won't let me posts pic. Is there a way to get the original part? It looks like what I need is essentially a 12mm steel rod. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

5 January 2021, 04:58 AM	#5
Nick9 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ontario Posts: 378	I don’t think you need an original part. My bet is that the local Rolex watchmaker uses the same common steel that your local jeweller has. My watchmaker cut and installed one of these in about a minute. Maybe it was two minutes.

5 January 2021, 08:00 AM	#8
nps "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27	This is the pin Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

5 January 2021, 11:57 AM	#10
nps "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 27	I see thanks! I'll check with the local guy soon. Sent from my Pixel 3 using Tapatalk

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