Any idea on how to remove a link from an older Rolex Oyster bracelet (from early 70s) with the folded links? There are no screws and no pins in this type of bracelet. Is spreading open the link the only way to adjust these bracelets?
@Laguna2013
4 ай бұрын
do you have to take the bracelet off the watch to remove and add? How long do you realistically have to wait after adding loctitie to wear the watch?
@lordhumungous7908
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I just bought a second hand Rolex Submariner 14060M the day after it returned from the RSC. If I or a professional watchmaker removed a link, would it void the two year Rolex Service Guarantee?
@kendogg8237
2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see the installation / removal of the Rolex riveted type such as a 7205. No one seems to think it’s possible yet I’m told it’s done in the Asian market.
@Saints-Forever
3 жыл бұрын
Do you think service centre like RSC also uses lighter flames to heat the thread before removing the screws?
@theseikologist
3 жыл бұрын
I don’t have to think, I know they do. I worked there. Can I ask, why are you surprised? People seem to be so scared of flames...
@Saints-Forever
3 жыл бұрын
@@theseikologist I am not afraid of flame but find it quite premitive but if that works perfectly and like you said you know from your working experience then that is a very useful tips for me as a novice.
@theseikologist
3 жыл бұрын
@@Saints-Forever it’s watchmaking. The whole thing is primitive. How does a mechanic heat up a bolt he needs to loosen? He uses a torch. A watch is just a mechanical object. A piece of engineering. Wheels, screws, etc. People have a tendency to forget that due to luxury price tags. But at the end of the day, you employ simple, mechanical principles to do the work.
@Saints-Forever
3 жыл бұрын
@@theseikologist Couldn't agree more and is enlightening the way you explained it from a watchmaker's perspective.
@TheZeoStorm
2 жыл бұрын
So this is how you adjust the bracelet for sizing correct? Just picked up my first rolex and want to adjust it for sizing
@alexl6433
2 жыл бұрын
Lol must likely a fake one 🤣
@alexl6433
9 ай бұрын
@@markseymour8365 don't cry. You'll be ok
@alexl6433
9 ай бұрын
@markseymour8365 as someone who had bought 4 Rolex watches, I know you get sized at the AD.
@TheZeoStorm
9 ай бұрын
@@alexl6433 Damn just seeing this now, so you left a hatin ass comment 2 years ago, and 1 today. I bought the rolex ONLINE brand new because every Rolex spot I went to ran out. So it's suppose to come already to my size straight out of the box when you buy it from an AD online? Trolls are next level of stupid.
@liottastudiosllcFineArt
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Great advice.
@nicholaslandry81
2 жыл бұрын
What if the screws are stripped what then? And I mean stripped completely flush and smooth. On a ball engineer hydrocarbon spacemaster orbital 2? The links are ruined trying to remove the pin I dont care about them I just want to extract the two destroyed pins...
@jason20341
2 жыл бұрын
What about removing the pin on the clasp on the o’clock side? Left side by the flip lock? I need to remove another link on the six to fit right on my wrist. Looking for 4 links on the six. Want to remove pin to remove fifth link then replace pin going into 4th link for the 6 o’clock. Thanks
@nkmsvwde5612
2 жыл бұрын
Very informative video thank you, would you happen to know if Ball uses loctite is their braclet screws as well?
@alexl6433
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, they do
@tristar333333
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. Thanks!
@morsistreps
Жыл бұрын
what type of screws are they
@RubbelisPro
2 жыл бұрын
OH LOL, so you actually apply it directly into the threads. Interesting. Whenever I do it I literally just dip the thread end into some loctite and screw it back into place making sure it's snug. Now I know I'm using way too much probably, at least I know after it cures it'll never budge. Noted.
@epicunderstament867
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what size of screwdriver I need to use on a Tudor Black Bay 36 bracelet screws? Do I really need to remove the bracelet from the watch before I heat up to soften the loctite? Is it best to use a hollow ground screwdriver head? Many thanks in advance
@thatboinelly81
3 жыл бұрын
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@LOLitsHO
2 жыл бұрын
Would anyone know how to get rid of a stripped screw ? i keep turning it and it never comes out or get tight
@TiagoNegrinho
Жыл бұрын
Obrigado
@MeetTheSLAYER
3 жыл бұрын
Should be using a heat gun to heat up the lock tight.
@theseikologist
3 жыл бұрын
Well, tell that to the Rolex service centre. I’m actually a Rolex trained watchmaker and that’s how we did it there.
@alexl6433
2 жыл бұрын
I thought about the same technique. I think a heat gun would be a better option
@theseikologist
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexl6433 well, see above. Take it up with Rolex. They trained me.
@theseikologist
2 жыл бұрын
@@alexl6433 would you care to explain why?
@alexl6433
2 жыл бұрын
@@theseikologist not only the heat gun would not leave any burn marks (I know they can be cleaned) but you can regulate how hot you want the temperature. It would make a cleaner job.
@johnmcnally1040
8 ай бұрын
Is Loctite essential or can I do without ?
@mssbed
7 ай бұрын
it is not essential
@theseikologist
6 ай бұрын
You don’t need it, but the chances of the screws coming loose is exponentially increased.
@jaredcoffin3907
5 ай бұрын
Not necessary. Admittedly the risk of screws falling out does increase from one in ten million to one in 7.5 million. Godspeed.
@mssbed
5 ай бұрын
@@jaredcoffin3907 lmfao
@theseikologist
5 ай бұрын
@@jaredcoffin3907 well, when the manufacturer suggest loctite on certain components, I find it’s best to follow that advice.
@jaredcoffin3907
5 ай бұрын
Next topic: how to read time on a two handed watch with Arabic numerals and no date. Advanced lesson: what it means when someone says, “you’re late” and how to respond. 🤔🤫🤭
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