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12 April 2018, 02:39 AM | #1 |
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Best tool to remove links
Hi All,
Looking for suggestions on a tool to remove links. I find that the standard tools can easily scratch the watch/bracelet. Any recommendations? |
12 April 2018, 02:46 AM | #2 |
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Rolex 2100 tool if you can get one.
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12 April 2018, 02:49 AM | #3 |
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That’s it
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12 April 2018, 02:49 AM | #4 |
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+1 on the 2100 screwdriver
I bought mine off eBay as part of a Sea Dweller kit (wallet, screwdriver, spare link) from a seller in Taiwan. $126.50 shipped and then I re-sold the kit (minus the screwdriver) and netted $50 on that sale to off set the screwdriver price. |
12 April 2018, 02:53 AM | #5 |
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Bring it to the AD and act like you’re buying another watch
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12 April 2018, 03:21 AM | #6 |
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I use whichever screwdriver my AD gave me...
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12 April 2018, 03:23 AM | #7 |
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This...
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12 April 2018, 03:41 AM | #8 |
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That doesn't appear to have the hollow ground tip on the driver; I wouldn't use it if this is true. Too likely to damage the fastener/stud.
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12 April 2018, 03:56 AM | #9 |
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Rolex 2100 is the best but Panerai Screwdriver (1.6mm) works fine also.
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12 April 2018, 03:57 AM | #10 |
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I've use it plenty of times and have not damaged a screw on my SubC, Explorer, DaytonaC, or my wife's DJ.
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12 April 2018, 03:58 AM | #11 |
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The Panerai screwdriver works perfectly! I bought it off ebay recently.
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12 April 2018, 04:29 AM | #12 |
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Thanks, everyone!
Any tips on removing the bracelet and links? I would think they would have a tool that can take off both sides of the pin simultaneously. |
12 April 2018, 04:49 AM | #13 |
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I've seen the Rolex 3200 on various forums in the past, haven't used it myself.
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12 April 2018, 05:13 AM | #14 |
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Since I couldn't get a Rolex 2100, I use a WiHa Pico finish screwdriver, 1.8mm for my GMT2. I've broken a couple of Bergeon tips so I'm not a fan.
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12 April 2018, 09:26 AM | #15 |
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After 15 years of searching for the perfect screwdriver I recently bought a 2100 for $120 as part of a Sea-Dweller extension kit.
Assumed I was wasting my money but it's likely the very best for any Rolex bracelet screws - old or new. |
12 April 2018, 09:51 AM | #16 |
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dont forget the screws also have loctite on them from the factory, all the more reason to use the right screw driver
i learned this the hard way, i used a generic screw driver and gouged the screws and a tiny bit of one link i think the screws are cheap, i will probably replace them if i sell one of my watches |
12 April 2018, 10:36 AM | #17 |
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screw will have a dent or scratch if not taped up
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12 April 2018, 10:39 AM | #18 |
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I would heat up the bracelet with a blow dryer before removing the screws with loctite.
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12 April 2018, 10:40 AM | #19 |
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A chainsaw, or maybe a screwdriver.
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