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Old 16 January 2022, 07:00 AM   #1
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Spring Bars?

Hi all, QQ. Can I change out my own spring bars on a DJ 36 with a rattly jubilee bracelet? Or should have bring it to the shop?
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Old 16 January 2022, 07:27 AM   #2
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Hi all, QQ. Can I change out my own spring bars on a DJ 36 with a rattly jubilee bracelet? Or should have bring it to the shop?
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Yes, spring bars are extremely easy to change. But, it’s probably the end links. Does it have solid end links? What year is it? Spring bars tend to not rattle as they are always under pressure and don’t really move.
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Old 16 January 2022, 07:30 AM   #3
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Its a 2004 with hollow end links. The rattling is driving me crazy.! Thanks


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Old 16 January 2022, 08:36 AM   #4
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Hi all, QQ. Can I change out my own spring bars on a DJ 36 with a rattly jubilee bracelet? Or should have bring it to the shop?
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No.
It is forbidden as stipulated in the fine print when buying a Rolex. I suggest you read what the punishment is before taking such illegal actions

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Old 16 January 2022, 08:37 AM   #5
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Ha, I was particularly focused on the level of effort, not the legality. But thanks!


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Old 16 January 2022, 08:42 AM   #6
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Not sure I understand your question. With the correct tool it is easy to remove the two spring bars. Are you replacing the rattly bracelet with something else?
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Old 16 January 2022, 08:45 AM   #7
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I was told that the spring bars could be defective or undersized and that’s why the bracelet is rattling. I figured I would try that first since it is a very inexpensive first option.
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I was told that the spring bars could be defective or undersized and that’s why the bracelet is rattling. I figured I would try that first since it is a very inexpensive first option.

I’ve never seen or heard of a defective spring bar in the 15+ years I’ve been into watches.
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Old 16 January 2022, 09:01 AM   #9
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So End Links causing the rattle? Any ideas for a fix?
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Old 16 January 2022, 09:22 AM   #10
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I’ve never seen or heard of a defective spring bar in the 15+ years I’ve been into watches.
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So End Links causing the rattle? Any ideas for a fix?
Plenty of defective spring bars, even OEM Rolex ones. But that will not solve the rattle of a non solid end link bracelet. I’m not sure there is a fix, but what I can tell you is that probably for reasons of Nostalgia, I actually miss the rattle of my old 5 digit models!
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Old 16 January 2022, 09:34 AM   #11
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Thanks! I can see that side as well. Silver lining I guess


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