Curiosity...a dangerous thing!

[JostheBoss]

The other day curiosity got the better of me and I dismantled the bracelet of my GMT using what I could find at home!!!

I just had to see the model number and serial number between the lugs! It was very satisfying, and luckily a scratch free affair

At the 6 end it had the serial "M076xxx" (or was it the 12 end?!)

At the 12 end it read "ORIG ROLEX DESIGN" with 116710 beneath it (no LN)
....or was that the 6 end

Both beautifully and neatly etched out, seemilngly by laser as well it was so fine

Surprisingly there was a number on the bracelet too, where it was in contact with the case. It read from left to right "E0 78200" with a tiny coronet on the right.

The bracelet is so finely engineered I just marvelled at how no gaps existed. The pins were really snug, and "internalised" with springs on each end. They fell into their positions with a tight snap!!

I then went on to adjust the clasp position...and then got thinking..

Why do we have to go to our watchmakers do have this done? They damaged the head of a link screw and scratched the clasp when they adjusted mine at the AD. I got away with all this with a large, strong fabric needle at home.

I have not tried to add a link (because there's no need) but I mean c'mon! It's a tiny screw, you screw it out, fit the link and screw it back right?! Your labrador could do it

So whaddya think...this affect my warranty?

Sorry, no close ups or macro's (cellphone couldn't get it)