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dlee3679 · 3 January 2014, 02:42 AM

I just bought a new Rolex DSSD and needed one link taken out so I took it to a Fast Fix in one of malls near my home. I don't know how much other places charge, but the gentleman behind the counter told me $50!!! I know they have an overhead they need to cover, but $50?!?! So I got out of there as fast as I could and headed over to Walmart and purchased this (PIC) for $5 and did it myself in 10 min with no scratches or problems!!!

GB-man · 3 January 2014, 03:09 AM

Good call. Can't believe you took your rolex to fast fix hahaha Sounds like something I might do though.

dlee3679 · 3 January 2014, 03:28 AM

LOL...it was new years eve and I just recieved the watch. Everywhere else was closed or didn't have their jeweler in. I wanted to wear it really bad that day, you know how it goes LOL!!!

Cc1966 · 3 January 2014, 03:29 AM

Hey David congrats on that new DSSD!!!

dlee3679 · 3 January 2014, 05:54 AM

Thank s guys

vitalsignsrn · 3 January 2014, 03:50 AM

Smart move…and congratulations on the new watch. :-)

CDNWatchNut · 3 January 2014, 03:52 AM

Smart call! They saw a $10k watch so...either a cash grab, or a way of saying we don't want to touch this as it's too much risk in the event we damage it.

wantonebad · 3 January 2014, 07:59 AM

Yeah link removal is usually the first the foray into DIY watch world, soon you'll be replacing hands and dials and balance-wheels all on your own....

Lion · 3 January 2014, 08:09 AM

There are many Jewelry stores that would charge the same amount for removing link(s). So you did the next best thing you DIY.....good for you and the fix was only $5.00 bucks and a few minutes of your time!!!

mtrunner · 3 January 2014, 08:11 AM

Definitely an easy thing to DIY. $50 is insane.

43builder · 3 January 2014, 08:21 AM

great job! - i would never trust anywhere else with my rolex for something simple as a link being adjusted - i have seen to many issues

43builder · 3 January 2014, 08:21 AM

(Above) MY 800TH POST!!!

bungcarlo · 3 January 2014, 08:25 AM

Those guys are hilarious. I asked them once how much they'd replace my band and asked me what kind of watch it is. I said it's a Citizen with metal bracelet and they gave me a price of 7.00 just to replace. I pulled out a Breitling with kidding aside and suddenly the price went up to 25.00.

Darlinboy · 3 January 2014, 10:56 AM

Good call.

Might have cost you a lot more than $50 to repair the damage.

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brianrx74 · 3 January 2014, 11:11 AM

I had my screwdriver set ready to go in advance. I followed the recommendations and removed the old loctite and applied new before replacing the screw. Does everyone here use some kind of thread lock? How important is it?

GradyPhilpott · 3 January 2014, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by brianrx74

Does everyone here use some kind of thread lock? How important is it?

I let the pros do this stuff, because so much is at stake, not because it's hard, but something to keep the screw from backing out is essential.

My watchmaker took out a link on my DJ once and later that day, I was at a stoplight with my arm out the window, when my gaze fell to my watch and in the mirror I could see a screw head backed out enough to glisten in the sun.

I was only a few blocks from the AD, so I drove straight there. The watchmaker was embarrassed, but no harm, no foul.

He fixed it right and I've not had problems with it since.

DCgator · 3 January 2014, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

My watchmaker took out a link on my DJ once and later that day, I was at a stoplight with my arm out the window, when my gaze fell to my watch and in the mirror I could see a screw head backed out enough to glisten in the sun.

I was only a few blocks from the AD, so I drove straight there. The watchmaker was embarrassed, but no harm, no foul.

He fixed it right and I've not had problems with it since.

Similar situation happened to me last July. After the watchmaker at the AD brushed the PCL on my DJ2, I noticed a screw head out as I was walking to the car across the street. Returned to store and the watchmaker apologized and made it right immediately. I simply said no biggie and thanked him again for brushing my bracelet at no charge.

Cc1966 · 4 January 2014, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by brianrx74

I had my screwdriver set ready to go in advance. I followed the recommendations and removed the old loctite and applied new before replacing the screw. Does everyone here use some kind of thread lock? How important is it?

Important enough that I use it EVERY time mate. The Loctite BTW should be #221 or #222.

dlee3679 · 4 January 2014, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cc1966

Important enough that I use it EVERY time mate. The Loctite BTW should be #221 or #222.

I did not know that. Can we go to any Home Depot to purchase it?

Cc1966 · 4 January 2014, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by dlee3679

I did not know that. Can we go to any Home Depot to purchase it?

Can buy it at autoparts places like NAPA or off eBay. Good luck....

kilyung · 3 January 2014, 11:44 AM

Excellent but invest in a better set of drivers.

dlee3679 · 4 January 2014, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kilyung

Excellent but invest in a better set of drivers.

LOL...I have some, but I was in such a hurry that day. I own a small jewelry store here in Dallas, but we were closed for the holidays.

GradyPhilpott · 3 January 2014, 11:51 AM

Fifty dollars is just stupid.

Fifteen dollars is more the norm.

Of course, if I need a link removed or replaced, the watchmaker at my AD has been kind enough to do it as a courtesy.

padi56 · 4 January 2014, 02:56 AM

Cannot for the life of me for something so simple as to remove a link by unscrewing a screw would anyone take it to any third person to do.

dysondiver · 4 January 2014, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by padi56

Cannot for the life of me for something so simple as to remove a link by unscrewing a screw would anyone take it to any third person to do.

i know people who could bend a crowbar in a bog ......

Cc1966 · 4 January 2014, 03:16 AM

If you want to remove a loctited screw ~ apply some heat to the threaded area of the bracelet link (about 3 seconds with a butane lighter works for me).

Vincent65 · 4 January 2014, 03:25 AM

congrats on the screwdrivers too

seand442 · 4 January 2014, 05:23 AM

Isn't this kinda like taking a Ferrari to Walmart for an oil change?

3 January 2014, 03:29 AM	#4
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	Hey David congrats on that new DSSD!!! __________________ "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

3 January 2014, 07:59 AM	#8
wantonebad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: USA Watch: 126600, 116500LN Posts: 12,849	Yeah link removal is usually the first the foray into DIY watch world, soon you'll be replacing hands and dials and balance-wheels all on your own.... __________________ "I'm kind of a big deal... on a fairly irrelevant social media site that falsely inflates my fragile ego"

3 January 2014, 08:09 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	There are many Jewelry stores that would charge the same amount for removing link(s). So you did the next best thing you DIY.....good for you and the fix was only $5.00 bucks and a few minutes of your time!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

3 January 2014, 08:21 AM	#11
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	great job! - i would never trust anywhere else with my rolex for something simple as a link being adjusted - i have seen to many issues __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

3 January 2014, 08:21 AM	#12
43builder "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Patrick Location: Cleveland/NoVA Watch: 116528 YG Daytona Posts: 808	(Above) MY 800TH POST!!! __________________ Patrick Lewis Rolex Daytona 18K YG (M97 Serial) Rolex SS DAYTONA (On Order...it'll be a while) Omega Vintage 1970's 617 Movement

3 January 2014, 03:09 AM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	Good call. Can't believe you took your rolex to fast fix hahaha Sounds like something I might do though.

3 January 2014, 03:28 AM	#3
dlee3679 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: David Location: Dallas Watch: DSSD Posts: 45	LOL...it was new years eve and I just recieved the watch. Everywhere else was closed or didn't have their jeweler in. I wanted to wear it really bad that day, you know how it goes LOL!!!

3 January 2014, 05:54 AM	#5
dlee3679 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: David Location: Dallas Watch: DSSD Posts: 45	Thank s guys

3 January 2014, 03:50 AM	#6
vitalsignsrn "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Judy Location: Ontario Watch: 116234 - 14060M Posts: 4,607	Smart move…and congratulations on the new watch. :-)

3 January 2014, 03:52 AM	#7
CDNWatchNut "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Juan Location: Sherwood Park, Ab Watch: 114060 Posts: 1,509	Smart call! They saw a $10k watch so...either a cash grab, or a way of saying we don't want to touch this as it's too much risk in the event we damage it.

3 January 2014, 08:11 AM	#10
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	Definitely an easy thing to DIY. $50 is insane.

3 January 2014, 08:25 AM	#13
bungcarlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Erwin Location: usa Watch: Sea Dweller Posts: 685	Those guys are hilarious. I asked them once how much they'd replace my band and asked me what kind of watch it is. I said it's a Citizen with metal bracelet and they gave me a price of 7.00 just to replace. I pulled out a Breitling with kidding aside and suddenly the price went up to 25.00.

3 January 2014, 10:56 AM	#14
Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	Good call. Might have cost you a lot more than $50 to repair the damage. : __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

3 January 2014, 11:11 AM	#15
brianrx74 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Real Name: Brian Location: Wisconsin Watch: 14060M Posts: 205	I had my screwdriver set ready to go in advance. I followed the recommendations and removed the old loctite and applied new before replacing the screw. Does everyone here use some kind of thread lock? How important is it?

3 January 2014, 11:44 AM	#21
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Excellent but invest in a better set of drivers.

3 January 2014, 11:51 AM	#23
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Fifty dollars is just stupid. Fifteen dollars is more the norm. Of course, if I need a link removed or replaced, the watchmaker at my AD has been kind enough to do it as a courtesy. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 January 2014, 02:56 AM	#24
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Cannot for the life of me for something so simple as to remove a link by unscrewing a screw would anyone take it to any third person to do. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

4 January 2014, 03:16 AM	#26
Cc1966 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Christopher Location: Georgia, USA Watch: ing the Sea... Posts: 6,713	If you want to remove a loctited screw ~ apply some heat to the threaded area of the bracelet link (about 3 seconds with a butane lighter works for me). __________________ "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

4 January 2014, 03:25 AM	#27
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	congrats on the screwdrivers too

4 January 2014, 05:23 AM	#28
seand442 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Earth Watch: 116610 Posts: 3,455	Isn't this kinda like taking a Ferrari to Walmart for an oil change? __________________ NEVER ARGUE WITH AN IDIOT. FIRST THEY WILL DRAG YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL. THEN, THEY WILL BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE.

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