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Aventura · 15 November 2013, 08:56 PM

I bought a sub. 116610 in another country from an AD and all good. I had saved and now I decided to wear it but I have to make shorter the bracelet. Where I can take for that job? The AD of my city will do this? I'm from Miami. I thought I could do it but I do not.

77T · 15 November 2013, 09:03 PM

Yes

Mayor's - on Lincoln Rd.

bridgs · 15 November 2013, 09:04 PM

If you are in Miami, then you should be able to take it straight to any local AD. There may be a small charge or not but they can and will do the job for you I am sure. Do not worry. It is a small thing. If you do not actually have to have permanent links removed, you could do it yourself with just a small jewelers screwdriver. You could actually go to Wal-Mart or some hardware store and pick up a set of small screwdrivers. It might be better though if you just take the watch in. There are others here who can explain any bracelet adjustment procedure better than I and they might post a reply soon or later in the day.

Aventura · 15 November 2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bridgs

If you are in Miami, then you should be able to take it straight to any local AD. There may be a small charge or not but they can and will do the job for you I am sure. Do not worry. It is a small thing. If you do not actually have to have permanent links removed, you could do it yourself with just a small jewelers screwdriver. You could actually go to Wal-Mart or some hardware store and pick up a set of small screwdrivers. It might be better though if you just take the watch in. There are others here who can explain any bracelet adjustment procedure better than I and they might post a reply soon or later in the day.

Thanks my friend.

padi56 · 15 November 2013, 09:18 PM

If you can use a screwdriver you could DIY its quite a easy job to remove a few links.But if afraid to do it yourself then go to a AD but seeing you did not buy the watch there they could charge to do it.

Aventura · 15 November 2013, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by padi56

If you can use a screwdriver you could DIY its quite a easy job to remove a few links.But if afraid to do it yourself then go to a AD but seeing you did not buy the watch there they could charge to do it.

Try to do it but the bracelet screw moves but the pin does not come out, it is locked. Obviously I have to take a professional do it.
Thanks my friend

MonBK · 15 November 2013, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Aventura

Try to do it but the bracelet screw moves but the pin does not come out, it is locked. Obviously I have to take a professional do it.
Thanks my friend

If the screw turns you're on your way, just turn it some more.

padi56 · 15 November 2013, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Aventura

Try to do it but the bracelet screw moves but the pin does not come out, it is locked. Obviously I have to take a professional do it.
Thanks my friend

They are just screws not pins and like any other screw the male part screws into the female parts thread.So if its turning its unscrewing just unscrew it some more its not rocket science.

MonBK · 15 November 2013, 11:26 PM

It's screw science.

Aventura · 16 November 2013, 12:03 AM

Thanks all but I can't. I take my watch to the AD. Perhaps I do not have the right screwdriver but the screw only is moving a little.

padi56 · 16 November 2013, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Aventura

Thanks all but I can't. I take my watch to the AD. Perhaps I do not have the right screwdriver but the screw only is moving a little.

Its possible you might have to use a bit of heat on the bracelet screws like hot water as there might be loctite on the screw threads.

subtona · 16 November 2013, 12:10 AM

Take it to the AD and then find a cheap old watch to practice on rather than your sub

watchwatcher · 16 November 2013, 12:49 AM

Good advice, all. I believe I would let a pro do it, especially if the screw is tight.

The danger is the screwdriver can slip off and scratch one of the links. Or, if you don't have the right kind of screwdriver, you can mar the head of the screw. Neither thing a huge deal, but some are rather OCD about stuff like that.

Cc1966 · 16 November 2013, 02:55 AM

I hold a lighter under the thread side of the link for about 3-4 seconds to soften the Loctite. Buy a decent (e.g., O.F. or Bergeon) 1.60mm screwdriver (preferably with changeable tips so you can always keep a like new edge), its worth it in the long run. The easiest to use have hollow ground tips.

tinger · 16 November 2013, 03:01 AM

Using a proper size screw driver helps alot

15 November 2013, 08:56 PM	#1
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	i need the bracelet shorter I bought a sub. 116610 in another country from an AD and all good. I had saved and now I decided to wear it but I have to make shorter the bracelet. Where I can take for that job? The AD of my city will do this? I'm from Miami. I thought I could do it but I do not.

15 November 2013, 09:03 PM	#2
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16 November 2013, 12:03 AM	#10
Aventura "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Miami Beach FL US Posts: 1,425	Thanks all Thanks all but I can't. I take my watch to the AD. Perhaps I do not have the right screwdriver but the screw only is moving a little.

16 November 2013, 12:10 AM	#12
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,602	Take it to the AD and then find a cheap old watch to practice on rather than your sub __________________

15 November 2013, 09:04 PM	#3
bridgs "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Shane Location: Minnesota Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 1,125	If you are in Miami, then you should be able to take it straight to any local AD. There may be a small charge or not but they can and will do the job for you I am sure. Do not worry. It is a small thing. If you do not actually have to have permanent links removed, you could do it yourself with just a small jewelers screwdriver. You could actually go to Wal-Mart or some hardware store and pick up a set of small screwdrivers. It might be better though if you just take the watch in. There are others here who can explain any bracelet adjustment procedure better than I and they might post a reply soon or later in the day.

15 November 2013, 11:26 PM	#9
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	It's screw science.

16 November 2013, 12:49 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,055	Good advice, all. I believe I would let a pro do it, especially if the screw is tight. The danger is the screwdriver can slip off and scratch one of the links. Or, if you don't have the right kind of screwdriver, you can mar the head of the screw. Neither thing a huge deal, but some are rather OCD about stuff like that.

16 November 2013, 02:55 AM	#14
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	I hold a lighter under the thread side of the link for about 3-4 seconds to soften the Loctite. Buy a decent (e.g., O.F. or Bergeon) 1.60mm screwdriver (preferably with changeable tips so you can always keep a like new edge), its worth it in the long run. The easiest to use have hollow ground tips. __________________ "I wish to have no Connection with any Ship that does not Sail fast for I intend to go in harm's way." Captain John Paul Jones, 16 November 1778 "*Curmudgeons* " Favorites: 1665 SD, Sub Date, DSSD, Exp II, Sub LV, GMTIIc

16 November 2013, 03:01 AM	#15
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	Using a proper size screw driver helps alot

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