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Roja · 11 May 2011, 02:14 AM

We own a TT DJ (jubilee) from the early 90s and my wife loves this watch. The bracelet is very loose/broken in, etc. Aside from the fear looming over our heads that this bracelet will give way, the clasp seems to pop open if looked at the wrong way.

Is there an easy fix for the clasp?

Any recommendations? Do I send the bracelet to Hong Kong and put a Nato on there for now?

Thank you all in advance for your help

MonBK · 11 May 2011, 02:15 AM

Yes, just bend the clasp a little bit.

Dr. Robert · 11 May 2011, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Yes, just bend the clasp a little bit.

works for me

TimeToGo · 11 May 2011, 02:23 AM

Nice Title!!!

marcinthemiddle · 11 May 2011, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Nice Title!!!

I was thinking the SAME thing...

Roja · 11 May 2011, 02:24 AM

That's what I thought, but I wasn't going to take the sledge hammer and my welding mask out until I got some sort of confirmation. I have to wait until my wife's not around, as I think the look on her face as I took some pliers to the watch would be too dramatic.

You ARE referring to the two smaller side flaps, correct?

JUSTROLEXES · 11 May 2011, 02:25 AM

A watchmaker can fix the clasp and work on the bracelet and get it back in shape

MonBK · 11 May 2011, 02:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Roja

That's what I thought, but I wasn't going to take the sledge hammer and my welding mask out until I got some sort of confirmation. I have to wait until my wife's not around, as I think the look on her face as I took some pliers to the watch would be too dramatic.

You ARE referring to the two smaller side flaps, correct?

No I'm not and no pliers needed.

Follow the contour of the clasp and just give it a little bend.

Roja · 11 May 2011, 02:27 AM

This is a Rolex forum! It's not like we're talking about the love of our lives or the images we secretly go on the internet to look at or the objects of desire that we put on a pedestal or what we cherish and want to spend our money on...

wait a minute!

Grumpy Badger · 11 May 2011, 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TimeToGo

Nice Title!!!

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roja

You ARE referring to the two smaller side flaps, correct?

MADRE DE DIOS!!!

Roja · 11 May 2011, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

No I'm not and no pliers needed.

Follow the contour of the clasp and just give it a little bend.

ok. I think I understand what you're talking about. I guess I have to stare at it until I understand the (for me) complex engineering of it. Once I do, I'll give it a little bend.

Thank you again.

chicfarmer1 · 11 May 2011, 02:29 AM

Boys to men is not the smoothest transition in the world.

Roja · 11 May 2011, 02:30 AM

MADRE DE DIOS!!!

[/QUOTE]

Now, that's taking it WAY too far!

Onikage · 11 May 2011, 02:30 AM

Reminds me of Borat trying to buy the Hummer.

MonBK · 11 May 2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Roja

ok. I think I understand what you're talking about. I guess I have to stare at it until I understand the (for me) complex engineering of it. Once I do, I'll give it a little bend.

Thank you again.

You can't hurt or destroy it just be gentle and don't overdo it.

It doesn't take much.

Good luck.

PS. I'm still talking about the clasp.

mrbill2mrbill2 · 11 May 2011, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

I was thinking the SAME thing...

So was I! I guess besides being WISs - we are sick!

Grumpy Badger · 11 May 2011, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by chicfarmer1

Boys to men is not the smoothest transition in the world.

I resist it with every fibre of my being!

Seriously, Just bend them back gently. Remember to pad the pliers you use with some cloth or something or you'll scratch the hell out of them!

Tunacan26 · 11 May 2011, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

I was thinking the SAME thing...

Seriously. Since when does TRF need a NC-17 rating....?

MonBK · 11 May 2011, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I resist it with every fibre of my being!

Seriously, Just bend them back gently. Remember to pad the pliers you use with some cloth or something or you'll scratch the hell out of them!

What part of "don't use pliers" are you having problems understanding?

aleiberman · 11 May 2011, 02:40 AM

you do not need pliers for this job. just bend down slightly with your thumbs. it doesn't take much.

Grumpy Badger · 11 May 2011, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

What part of "don't use pliers" are you having problems understanding?

None, I just happen to disagree.

But, then I do go in for a more extreme school of watch repair!

zkd217 · 11 May 2011, 02:54 AM

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Originally Posted by timetogo

nice title!!!

+1

Art161 · 11 May 2011, 03:49 AM

Bend only the section that is closer to the part of the clasp you see when the clasp is closed.

ReXTless · 11 May 2011, 04:02 AM

I'd take it to an AD and have them fix it. They can also check the bracelet to see if it has potential for imminent failure.

rmfnla · 11 May 2011, 09:06 AM

To tighten an older SS clasp bend this; just straighten it a bit and the clasp will close more securely:

dddrees · 11 May 2011, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

To tighten an older SS clasp bend this; just straighten it a bit and the clasp will close more securely:

Now those are instructions I could even follow, thanks.

Onikage · 11 May 2011, 10:23 AM

The problem with the pliers is the deep canals that wear on either side of the bracelet from the flip lock. I did it to colleagues Tag Heuer...It doesn't pop open anymore and he is happy but I noticed recently how the bracelet has been chewed by the modification. After he saw how I did it he'll probably do it himself next time it becomes loose but his bracelet is essentially eating itself. They obviously leave the factory as tight as they need to be. Not quite as tragic for a £600 watch that has been used as a true tool (it's very battered anyway) but for a beloved Rolex I'd advise not to do this. :D

MikeSalz · 11 May 2011, 10:31 AM

Some times all its needs is a simple touch... no need for extreme tools

Rikki · 11 May 2011, 11:23 AM

Ok the part of the folding part closest to the clasp bend in the direction of the curve the opposite side bend against the curve fingers only never pliers. Just slightly bend the first one and close it's usually all you need. Rik

Art161 · 11 May 2011, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rmfnla

To tighten an older SS clasp bend this; just straighten it a bit and the clasp will close more securely:

I disagree. Bend the other section more to get the clasp to close more securely. If you bend the part that is against the wrist, it might not contour properly to the wrist. The middle piece is the one to bend.

11 May 2011, 02:14 AM	#1
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	Clasp not as tight as it was... We own a TT DJ (jubilee) from the early 90s and my wife loves this watch. The bracelet is very loose/broken in, etc. Aside from the fear looming over our heads that this bracelet will give way, the clasp seems to pop open if looked at the wrong way. Is there an easy fix for the clasp? Any recommendations? Do I send the bracelet to Hong Kong and put a Nato on there for now? Thank you all in advance for your help

11 May 2011, 02:25 AM	#7
JUSTROLEXES ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Tony Geha Location: San Diego, CA Watch: Yacht-Master Posts: 51,110	A watchmaker can fix the clasp and work on the bracelet and get it back in shape __________________ Instagram @JustRolexes 2FA security active

11 May 2011, 02:30 AM	#13
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	MADRE DE DIOS!!![/QUOTE] Now, that's taking it WAY too far!

11 May 2011, 02:30 AM	#14
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	Reminds me of Borat trying to buy the Hummer. __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

11 May 2011, 03:49 AM	#23
Art161 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Art Location: San Francisco Watch: Sundial Posts: 2,266	Bend only the section that is closer to the part of the clasp you see when the clasp is closed. __________________ Rolex SS Oyster Perpetual no date, TT Datejust Member #13992 HM Power to the Superlative Panda, officially certified! HMPanda eats, shoots and leaves. Rolexers do it with perpetual movements.

11 May 2011, 02:15 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Yes, just bend the clasp a little bit.

11 May 2011, 02:23 AM	#4
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Nice Title!!!

11 May 2011, 02:24 AM	#6
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	That's what I thought, but I wasn't going to take the sledge hammer and my welding mask out until I got some sort of confirmation. I have to wait until my wife's not around, as I think the look on her face as I took some pliers to the watch would be too dramatic. You ARE referring to the two smaller side flaps, correct?

11 May 2011, 02:27 AM	#9
Roja "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Pierre Location: Spain/Canada Watch: and learn... Posts: 533	This is a Rolex forum! It's not like we're talking about the love of our lives or the images we secretly go on the internet to look at or the objects of desire that we put on a pedestal or what we cherish and want to spend our money on... wait a minute!

11 May 2011, 02:29 AM	#12
chicfarmer1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: J Location: USA Midwest Watch: Midsize Datejust Posts: 2,611	Boys to men is not the smoothest transition in the world.

11 May 2011, 02:40 AM	#20
aleiberman "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Aaron Location: MA Watch: Rolex Posts: 501	you do not need pliers for this job. just bend down slightly with your thumbs. it doesn't take much.

11 May 2011, 04:02 AM	#24
ReXTless "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Up North Posts: 53	I'd take it to an AD and have them fix it. They can also check the bracelet to see if it has potential for imminent failure.

11 May 2011, 09:06 AM	#25
rmfnla "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Real Name: Richard Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: TT DJ Posts: 4,456	No no no! To tighten an older SS clasp bend this; just straighten it a bit and the clasp will close more securely: Attached Images __________________ Today, I believe my jurisdiction ends here... Lug Hole Lover®

11 May 2011, 10:23 AM	#27
Onikage "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: England Watch: 16710, 16628 Posts: 7,757	The problem with the pliers is the deep canals that wear on either side of the bracelet from the flip lock. I did it to colleagues Tag Heuer...It doesn't pop open anymore and he is happy but I noticed recently how the bracelet has been chewed by the modification. After he saw how I did it he'll probably do it himself next time it becomes loose but his bracelet is essentially eating itself. They obviously leave the factory as tight as they need to be. Not quite as tragic for a £600 watch that has been used as a true tool (it's very battered anyway) but for a beloved Rolex I'd advise not to do this. :D __________________ GMT II 16710 TRADITIONAL ( D- Serial #) ROLEXFANBOY P-Club Member #4

11 May 2011, 10:31 AM	#28
MikeSalz "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Salt Lake, Utah Posts: 36	Some times all its needs is a simple touch... no need for extreme tools

11 May 2011, 11:23 AM	#29
Rikki TechXpert Join Date: Jun 2009 Real Name: Rik Dietel Location: Seminole Fla Watch: 5512 s/s Sub Posts: 1,818	Ok the part of the folding part closest to the clasp bend in the direction of the curve the opposite side bend against the curve fingers only never pliers. Just slightly bend the first one and close it's usually all you need. Rik __________________ Century 21 Certified watchmaker Omega Service Provider Trained Omega OWME Certified. Rolex Parts Account Holder.

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