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Old 1 May 2010, 07:55 PM   #31
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You definatly knew what you where doing,great job!
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Old 2 May 2010, 04:46 AM   #32
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Please excuse my ignorance but is there a reason why you had to remove a fixed link and not another?
It just didn't feel right with whatever removable link way I tried, even tried turning the clasp the other way round but it just wasn't right, even had thoughts of selling the watch but as I think the LV is great the fixed link had to come out.
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Old 2 May 2010, 04:50 AM   #33
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Nice job!

I found you do the best work on your own $5k watch!
That's the truth.
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Old 2 May 2010, 07:41 AM   #34
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I have the same wrist size (6.5") and I use every link that came with my watch. 4.5 links at 6 o'clock and 8 links at 12. The 8 link goes inserted in the last hole of the bracelet. If I wanted to scuba dive, I can make the bracelet bigger but it can never be adjusted any smaller. The watch feels perfect using it at that configuration. Give it a try.
I just remembered something, when I bought My LV, BenBridge gave me a SD tool and links. I am not sure now if the links I added to my LV belongs to the SD. I need to check on that. Can someone confirm how many links are included with the LV? Thanks.
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Old 2 May 2010, 08:02 AM   #35
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Congrats on your watch and welcome!

I admire your courage on takinig the Dremel to your bracelet, but everything looks good!

Good job!
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Old 2 May 2010, 08:09 AM   #36
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great job... is there a DIY somewhere where I can take a look at this mod?
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Old 2 May 2010, 08:20 AM   #37
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great job... is there a DIY somewhere where I can take a look at this mod?
You can do it also with two vice grips. Just lock each one on the outer part of the link and pull like mad! You'll ruin the link, but it'll be off!
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Old 2 May 2010, 11:11 AM   #38
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I'd never have the guts to take a dremel or any other tool to one..... glad it came out woth good results.
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Old 4 May 2010, 01:01 AM   #39
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It just didn't feel right with whatever removable link way I tried, even tried turning the clasp the other way round but it just wasn't right, even had thoughts of selling the watch but as I think the LV is great the fixed link had to come out.
Thanks for answering my question. I guess it probably comes down to wrist shape more than size. I'm glad it worked out for you and you said, the LV is a great watch
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Old 4 May 2010, 01:46 AM   #40
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Fair play for getting the balls to do that, but the step would drive me crazy
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Old 7 September 2010, 05:57 AM   #41
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Wow There is no way I could do that. I'm glad it worked out for you.

Please excuse my ignorance but is there a reason why you had to remove a fixed link and not another?
When we have choices, no one dare to take a challenge like this!
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Old 7 September 2010, 06:08 AM   #42
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Damn -- I almost passed out just reading about the use of power tools on a Rolex. Not in a thousand years for me. Wow!!
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