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Old 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?
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Old 12 April 2018, 02:46 AM   #2
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Rolex 2100 tool if you can get one.


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Old 12 April 2018, 02:49 AM   #3
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That’s it
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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 12 April 2018, 03:21 AM   #6
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I use whichever screwdriver my AD gave me...
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Old 12 April 2018, 03:23 AM   #7
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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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Old 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.
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Old 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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Old 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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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.
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Old 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
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Old 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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Old 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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Old 12 April 2018, 10:40 AM   #19
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A chainsaw, or maybe a screwdriver.
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