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Storky · 2 February 2015, 03:13 AM

Hi all!

This is aimed at new Rolex vintage lovers but it may even be of help to guys that have been around here for a while!

I know that quite often these vintage bracelet clasps get a little loose but with a little care and patience they can easily be tightened at home without any risk of damage.
So ... here's a link to my video: (My first attempt, unprofessional but hopefully of help to TRF members)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMQH90MKFfA

MonBK · 2 February 2015, 03:21 AM

Archie, are you allowed to post here?

Floorguy · 2 February 2015, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by MonBK

Archie, are you allowed to post here?

Wow Archie, very clever, I'm sure it will help many people, including me!! Well done, thanks!!

Floorguy · 2 February 2015, 04:07 AM

Yup!! Just tried it, my clasp is perfect! No worries!

Storky · 2 February 2015, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Floorguy

Yup!! Just tried it, my clasp is perfect! No worries!

Great ... a simple fix, so many people get the pliers out and wreck the ends of the main clasp.
And hey! I'm not Archie... I didn't swear!

Floorguy · 2 February 2015, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Storky

Great ... a simple fix, so many people get the pliers out and wreck the ends of the main clasp.
And hey! I'm not Archie... I didn't swear!

correct

Paul · 2 February 2015, 04:21 AM

Helpful hint fella - thanks for posting

MonBK · 2 February 2015, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Storky

Great ... a simple fix, so many people get the pliers out and wreck the ends of the main clasp.
And hey! I'm not Archie... I didn't swear!

Oh but I think you are.

RC2 · 2 February 2015, 04:41 AM

Nice collection really cool. Thanks

springer · 2 February 2015, 06:03 AM

Very nice video. I adjust mine by a combination of adjustments to both blades. I will adjust the inner blade as depicted in the video by bending the first blade in, giving it more curve and then with the other blade, I bend the blade outward, or flattening it more.

Storky · 2 February 2015, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by springer

Very nice video. I adjust mine by a combination of adjustments to both blades. I will adjust the inner blade as depicted in the video by bending the first blade in, giving it more curve and then with the other blade, I bend the blade outward, or flattening it more.

Me too ... but i wanted to keep it simple! IMO it's important that the blade against the wrist maintains a slight curve only, to keep it as a comfortable fit against the wrist.

Thanks for taking a look and your comment John!

omitohud · 2 February 2015, 06:29 AM

TQ. Now i know what my watchmaker did. 👍

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PoderEsBueno · 2 February 2015, 06:35 AM

Very helpful video, definitely will give a fix to mine

2 February 2015, 03:13 AM	#1
Storky "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: London Watch: Rolex 1680 Posts: 382	Vintage Rolex bracelet - Clasp tightening video Hi all! This is aimed at new Rolex vintage lovers but it may even be of help to guys that have been around here for a while! I know that quite often these vintage bracelet clasps get a little loose but with a little care and patience they can easily be tightened at home without any risk of damage. So ... here's a link to my video: (My first attempt, unprofessional but hopefully of help to TRF members) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMQH90MKFfA __________________ Instagram: _Storky All my own photos & a few video clips

2 February 2015, 04:07 AM	#4
Floorguy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Rob Location: Parrish fl. Watch: Tt datejust 16233 Posts: 20,952	Yup!! Just tried it, my clasp is perfect! No worries! __________________ Rolex Omega Tag Heuer

2 February 2015, 04:21 AM	#7
Paul "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: New Zealand Posts: 1,000	I never knew that .... Helpful hint fella - thanks for posting

2 February 2015, 04:41 AM	#9
RC2 "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Real Name: Rich Location: NC Watch: Rolex 1675 Posts: 2,359	Nice collection really cool. Thanks __________________ Rich Member of Nylon Nation Red Sox Nation Instagram watchguy97

2 February 2015, 06:03 AM	#10
springer 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: jP Location: Texas Watch: GMT-MASTER Posts: 17,319	Very nice video. I adjust mine by a combination of adjustments to both blades. I will adjust the inner blade as depicted in the video by bending the first blade in, giving it more curve and then with the other blade, I bend the blade outward, or flattening it more. __________________ Member of NAWCC since 1990. INSTAGRAM USER NAME: SPRINGERJFP Visit my Instagram page to view some of the finest vintage GMTs anywhere - as well as other vintage classics.

2 February 2015, 03:21 AM	#2
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	Archie, are you allowed to post here?

2 February 2015, 06:29 AM	#12
omitohud "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Sam Location: los Angeles Posts: 2,051	TQ. Now i know what my watchmaker did. 👍 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

2 February 2015, 06:35 AM	#13
PoderEsBueno "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Real Name: peb Location: Istanbul Posts: 3,145	Very helpful video, definitely will give a fix to mine __________________ Instagram• ~ poderes.bueno

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