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rolexfan21 · 24 February 2007, 07:54 AM

i got a day-date that needs some loosening. Should i go to the Rolex Service Centre in toronto to get it fixed or can i just go to any store to get it loosened?

Kris · 24 February 2007, 08:28 AM

What do you mean by loosening?

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 08:33 AM

usually any good store can make an adjustment... unless you want a link added (then you should have it with your watch or might have to buy one).

OysterDavid · 24 February 2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by vic_the_pro

i got a day-date that needs some loosening. Should i go to the Rolex Service Centre in toronto to get it fixed or can i just go to any store to get it loosened?

If you're referring to the tightness of the bracelet, you can do the adjustment yourself on the clasp.

Take a toothpick and press in on the adjustment pin on the clasp...wiggle it a bit and slowly and carefully tilt it until it pops out. Be really careful not to let it 'sproing' into deep pile carpet or you'll never find it again. Then just reinsert it in another, tighter hole on the clasp.

The toothpick will assure that you don't scratch anything.

That's my suggestion.

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 08:50 AM

wood's softer than steel, for sure... I just pop each side and slide the link back (or fwd)... that way I don't have to catch the pin.

mike · 24 February 2007, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

wood's softer than steel, for sure... I just pop each side and slide the link back (or fwd)... that way I don't have to catch the pin.

Yep!!

JJ Irani · 24 February 2007, 10:07 AM

WHOA!! WHOA!! Guys, the guy said he has a DD....which would most probably be on a President bracelet.

If memory serves me right, the Prezzie does not have any adjustment facilities in the clasp....just like the new Jubilee bracelet with concealed clasp.

JJ

mike · 24 February 2007, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

WHOA!! WHOA!! Guys, the guy said he has a DD....which would most probably be on a President bracelet.

If memory serves me right, the Prezzie does not have any adjustment facilities in the clasp....just like the new Jubilee bracelet with concealed clasp.

JJ

DOH!!

Reading one thing, thinking another!

tonelar · 24 February 2007, 11:39 AM

I was thinking Datejust as well... is this true about the hidden clasp models?

JJ Irani · 24 February 2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tonelar

I was thinking Datejust as well... is this true about the hidden clasp models?

Yes, sadly. The President and new Jubilee with concealed clasp have absolutely no micro-adjustment possible. You either take off a link or add one on for that final fine-tune adjustment.

It's a bit of a gamble. If you have the right size wrist...fine. Othewise, you'll find that adding one link makes the watch too loose....while taking it off makes the watch too tight!! Pain in the ass!!

Blue Bull · 24 February 2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Yes, sadly. The President and new Jubilee with concealed clasp have absolutely no micro-adjustment possible. You either take off a link or add one on for that final fine-tune adjustment.

It's a bit of a gamble. If you have the right size wrist...fine. Othewise, you'll find that adding one link makes the watch too loose....while taking it off makes the watch too tight!! Pain in the ass!!

Now,the small wristed can sell the extra links to the large wristed

Then we can make everybody fit.Its not "one size fits all" so a bit silly,in my opinion.Extra links cost $.Another reason I wont go DD or DJ.Now if they start to produce 40/42/44mm DJs,then I will

consider ...

You know what they say about the size of a man's wrists ..

padi56 · 24 February 2007, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue Bull

You know what they say about the size of a man's wrists ..

Yes Chris ask JJ he is the world leading authority on the subject.

Now myself need half a link extra in the oyster for a comfortable fit.Its funny in the UK had to pay extra,but when I replaced a SD in Singapore they fitted the half link free of charge.I believe you can get half links for the DD bracelets.

oldbreadstinks · 25 February 2007, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Yes Chris ask JJ he is the world leading authority on the subject.

Now myself need half a link extra in the oyster for a comfortable fit.Its funny in the UK had to pay extra,but when I replaced a SD in Singapore they fitted the half link free of charge.I believe you can get half links for the DD bracelets.

somehow things like that are expected here, its like the "if i'm going to give you some business you have to give me something to sweeten the deal" sort of thing.

Andad · 2 March 2007, 05:35 PM

I have the same problem with my DD.
It is a little tight but an extra link is too loose.
Who can supply a gold half link?

ec

JJ Irani · 2 March 2007, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by directioneng

I have the same problem with my DD.
It is a little tight but an extra link is too loose.
Who can supply a gold half link?

ec

Good point.....we do need a gold half link for the President bracelet!!

tonelar · 2 March 2007, 05:41 PM

I've seen these short links on the oyster style bracelets before... Too bad the don't make them for the presidential bracelets.

24 February 2007, 07:54 AM	#1
rolexfan21 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toronto Watch: 16610 Posts: 379	loosening the rolex i got a day-date that needs some loosening. Should i go to the Rolex Service Centre in toronto to get it fixed or can i just go to any store to get it loosened?

24 February 2007, 08:33 AM	#3
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	usually any good store can make an adjustment... unless you want a link added (then you should have it with your watch or might have to buy one). __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

24 February 2007, 08:50 AM	#5
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	wood's softer than steel, for sure... I just pop each side and slide the link back (or fwd)... that way I don't have to catch the pin. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

24 February 2007, 10:07 AM	#7
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WHOA!! WHOA!! Guys, the guy said he has a DD....which would most probably be on a President bracelet. If memory serves me right, the Prezzie does not have any adjustment facilities in the clasp....just like the new Jubilee bracelet with concealed clasp. JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

24 February 2007, 11:39 AM	#9
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I was thinking Datejust as well... is this true about the hidden clasp models? __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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Kris Banned Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Canada Watch: Sea-Dweller Z-ser. Posts: 313	What do you mean by loosening?

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Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,534	I have the same problem with my DD. It is a little tight but an extra link is too loose. Who can supply a gold half link? ec

2 March 2007, 05:41 PM	#16
tonelar "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Tony Location: san francisco Watch: Seadweller Posts: 1,368	I've seen these short links on the oyster style bracelets before... Too bad the don't make them for the presidential bracelets. __________________ It's a rarity that something popular is actually right... Wear 'em with PRIDE, y'all.

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