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12 January 2008, 12:04 PM | #1 |
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How do I take off bezel to adjust hands
I'm in need of advice, How do I remove the bezel on a date Rolex watch to adjust the hands, the center second in hitting the minute and stopping, do I need a special tool? THX
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12 January 2008, 12:13 PM | #2 |
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It isn't just a matter of taking off the bezel to adjust the hands.
You actually access the hands by taking the caseback off the watch and doing a number of complicated procedures. Basically, you are courting some significant problems if you try to do it yourself without the proper tools and knowhow. My advice, take it to a 'skilled' watchmaker and you will have a happy ending. P.S. Welcome! |
12 January 2008, 12:13 PM | #3 |
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You wouldn't remove the bezel to make that adjustment, you would have to remove the crystal. You will have to have your watch serviced by an authorized Rolex service repair center. If the watch is under warranty, you should return to your dealer for advice or contact one of the three Rolex service centers (New York City, Beverly Hills, Dallas).
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12 January 2008, 12:19 PM | #4 |
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O.K. we have some conflicting stories here
To access the hands does one normally do that by: (a) removing the crystal; (b) removing the bezel: (c) removing the caseback; or (d) getting out the angle grinder and just going to town all over |
12 January 2008, 12:20 PM | #5 |
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Thanks I have the case back tool, never used it, I can feel my way through it, Rolex is a new world, I've worked on my own collection of pockets for years, I have the right tools but not the know how, this is my first attempt to work on my babys, your the pro's and I thank you for the advice. SJ
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12 January 2008, 12:23 PM | #6 |
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I would remove the back. take the movement out then adjust the hands. then put it back together. replacing all the gaskets, cleaning the case, then pressure testing the watch to depth.
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12 January 2008, 12:51 PM | #7 |
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The way to go is:
Caseback off Crown off Movement out Adjust the hands and back with the things again. Jocke
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12 January 2008, 01:34 PM | #8 |
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Thanks hands adjusted and all buttoned up.
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12 January 2008, 10:33 PM | #9 |
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Welcome to TRF!
Here is what you do: HANDS OFF your watch! Sorry for the pun! And let a Rolex-trained watch maker fix it for you.
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13 January 2008, 06:16 AM | #10 |
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I stand corrected. I only suggested the crystal removal since it seemed as if one of the hands may have simply needed a "lift" to free it up to allow the other hand to pass through.
Regardless, if my watch had the problem it would go back to the RSC for THEM to decide the proper way to solve the problem!! |
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anyone know how to remove a bezel on a dj without causing damage thanks
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6 April 2008, 09:17 AM | #12 |
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Jocke... you make it sound easy!!!! Now... just for that bunch of confidence and brass cohoonas!!! :-)
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Did you take any pix when you did this - if not then DO IT AGAIN and show us how is was done.
Oh, welcome to the Forum.
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would like to see pics
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6 April 2008, 06:09 PM | #15 |
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why would you want to do this yourself?
take it in to a pro the way you ask the question "How do i take off the bezel" indicates you are not a pro. i would not work on the engine of my Honda let alone my rolex. |
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Welcome to TRF. The very fact that you're asking us whether you need a "special tool" gives us the uneasy feeling that you haven't done this before. If you're trying some kind of experiment.....DON'T!!! The damage you'll cause will prove very, very expensive. Whatever you want done to your watch, let a pro handle it. Good luck - JJ
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6 April 2008, 11:02 PM | #17 |
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My Gmt Came From The Ad New This Way Too
When I bought my GMT in 1987 the second also swept across and scrated the surface f the minute hand.
I was furious after noticing it. Had to be sent back to RSC and took 6 weeks to get back. I can't imagine how these get past the QC people. |
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get a crescent wrench, a hammer, and a two by four...
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You could also unscrew the crown and adjust the hands...LOL. If it is THAT far off, I'd bring it back to the AD. Not a do-it-yourself project.
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This is an old post. Looks like he's already successfully done it.
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