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brent1202 · 13 October 2013, 02:42 AM

Just noticed this morning that it appears my fold down portion of the clasp is bent. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

kieselguhr · 13 October 2013, 02:54 AM

Doesn't look normal

subtona · 13 October 2013, 02:55 AM

It shouldnt effect the closure but it would bug me.... Expensive fix if replacement needed.

brent1202 · 13 October 2013, 03:05 AM

Watch is still under warranty. May try that. Have no idea how that happened.

MonBK · 13 October 2013, 03:16 AM

No it's not normal, have it straightend out.

padi56 · 13 October 2013, 03:20 AM

A very simple fix just wants bending back.

azguy · 13 October 2013, 03:40 AM

Looks like that could be coerced back into place easily enough...

SLS · 13 October 2013, 03:59 AM

You bent it somehow, I have done that myself. If you feel up to it, get a pair of pliers, tape off the edge that can scratch your clasp, and apply slight, but constant pressure to the clasp, until is back to where it is supposed to be. Or just take it to a watchmaker, anyone should do.
Scott

subtona · 13 October 2013, 05:10 AM

Bending ok but that piece is cast & rigid (read brittle) i think....so not too much.

Rolexitis · 13 October 2013, 06:38 AM

Heck no not normal. You snagged it on something.....hard.

mjclark32 · 13 October 2013, 06:53 AM

Can you straighten it out?

cop414 · 13 October 2013, 08:21 AM

I agree that you must have caught it on something. Don't know if I'd have stones to try to bend it back. On my tuna can clasp no problem. I'd be worried about breaking it if you try to bend it.

Tools · 13 October 2013, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent1202

Watch is still under warranty. May try that. Have no idea how that happened.

Looks like you may have caught it on something.. it is bent.

You do know that warranties are for Manufacturing Defects, and not damage that you do to your watch.. If your Dealer has a watchmaker on staff he may bend it back as customer service, but they may also charge a nominal fee for the work..

sleddog · 13 October 2013, 10:28 AM

I have to agree Larry. That's not warranty work, it's wear and tear!
A watchmaker on staff may do it under a customer satisfaction relationship, but I doubt this would be rectified under a warranty issue..

bonbonson · 13 October 2013, 11:45 AM

What holds the closure to the bracelet? A soringbar? Just wondering.

kilyung · 13 October 2013, 11:48 AM

It's worth a try with RSC under warranty but be prepared to work with a good watchmaker yourself.

Tools · 13 October 2013, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bonbonson

What holds the closure to the bracelet? A soringbar? Just wondering.

Yes, it is a springbar on the newer ones.. The old ones were riveted in place..

Jack T · 13 October 2013, 02:15 PM

First pic looks odd, I would have an expert deal with it.

bonbonson · 13 October 2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, it is a springbar on the newer ones.. The old ones were riveted in place..

Ok thanks!

Joearch · 13 October 2013, 03:37 PM

Have your watch guy take a look.

Dr. Robert · 13 October 2013, 03:57 PM

If you had the old ton foil clasp this would never happen

bonbonson · 13 October 2013, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tools

Yes, it is a springbar on the newer ones.. The old ones were riveted in place..

would you know the width of the springbar? im estimating at 16mm. seeing that the bracelet tapers to 17mm then it seems the clasp tapers a bit more

brent1202 · 15 October 2013, 06:42 AM

Thank everyone for your help. I was able to remove the clasp and straighten it up. Looks good as new again!

SLS · 15 October 2013, 06:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent1202

Thank everyone for your help. I was able to remove the clasp and straighten it up. Looks good as new again!

It's fun to tinker with watches, as long as you don't make matters worse!

Congrats on the DIY job.

Scott

james1787 · 15 October 2013, 06:55 AM

That looks like something that might be able to be bent back into shape. Perhaps take it to an AD? I would think if an AD's watchmaker can fix it, it would be a quick an easy repair.. they might not even charge for it.

SWISSAHOLICS · 15 October 2013, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent1202

Thank everyone for your help. I was able to remove the clasp and straighten it up. Looks good as new again!

Great job

cop414 · 15 October 2013, 07:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent1202

Thank everyone for your help. I was able to remove the clasp and straighten it up. Looks good as new again!

Fantastic Brent!

Psmith · 15 October 2013, 07:28 AM

Good man!

jctrolex · 15 October 2013, 07:57 AM

"After" pictures please!

brent1202 · 15 October 2013, 09:04 AM

Pictures of the work. It bends rather easy. Be careful if any if you tackle this.

13 October 2013, 02:42 AM	#1
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	Flip down clasp Just noticed this morning that it appears my fold down portion of the clasp is bent. Should I be concerned or is this normal?

13 October 2013, 02:55 AM	#3
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	It shouldnt effect the closure but it would bug me.... Expensive fix if replacement needed. __________________

13 October 2013, 03:20 AM	#6
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	A very simple fix just wants bending back. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

13 October 2013, 03:59 AM	#8
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	You bent it somehow, I have done that myself. If you feel up to it, get a pair of pliers, tape off the edge that can scratch your clasp, and apply slight, but constant pressure to the clasp, until is back to where it is supposed to be. Or just take it to a watchmaker, anyone should do. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

13 October 2013, 05:10 AM	#9
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,599	Bending ok but that piece is cast & rigid (read brittle) i think....so not too much. __________________

13 October 2013, 02:54 AM	#2
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	Doesn't look normal

13 October 2013, 03:05 AM	#4
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	Watch is still under warranty. May try that. Have no idea how that happened.

13 October 2013, 03:16 AM	#5
MonBK Banned Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kingstown Posts: 58,279	No it's not normal, have it straightend out.

13 October 2013, 03:40 AM	#7
azguy Banned Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: ------- Location: ------- Watch: --------- Posts: 12,609	Looks like that could be coerced back into place easily enough...

13 October 2013, 06:38 AM	#10
Rolexitis "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Real Name: Matt Location: Earth Watch: 114060 Posts: 3,203	Heck no not normal. You snagged it on something.....hard.

13 October 2013, 06:53 AM	#11
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Can you straighten it out? __________________

13 October 2013, 08:21 AM	#12
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 72,246	I agree that you must have caught it on something. Don't know if I'd have stones to try to bend it back. On my tuna can clasp no problem. I'd be worried about breaking it if you try to bend it. __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

13 October 2013, 10:28 AM	#14
sleddog TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Rob Location: Nearby. Posts: 24,931	I have to agree Larry. That's not warranty work, it's wear and tear! A watchmaker on staff may do it under a customer satisfaction relationship, but I doubt this would be rectified under a warranty issue.. __________________ He who wears a Rolex is always on time, even when late!! TRF's "After Dark" Bar & Nightclub Patron-Founding Member..

13 October 2013, 11:45 AM	#15
bonbonson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: philippines Posts: 387	What holds the closure to the bracelet? A soringbar? Just wondering.

13 October 2013, 11:48 AM	#16
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	It's worth a try with RSC under warranty but be prepared to work with a good watchmaker yourself.

13 October 2013, 02:15 PM	#18
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,719	First pic looks odd, I would have an expert deal with it. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

13 October 2013, 03:37 PM	#20
Joearch 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Joe Location: Los Angeles Watch: Daytona + GMT BLNR Posts: 4,852	Have your watch guy take a look.

13 October 2013, 03:57 PM	#21
Dr. Robert 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Bob Location: U.S.A. Watch: 1655 Posts: 64,288	If you had the old ton foil clasp this would never happen __________________ Founder & Card Carrying Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

15 October 2013, 06:42 AM	#23
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	Thank everyone for your help. I was able to remove the clasp and straighten it up. Looks good as new again!

15 October 2013, 06:55 AM	#25
james1787 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Real Name: James Location: New Providence,NJ Watch: Submariner 14060 Posts: 2,371	That looks like something that might be able to be bent back into shape. Perhaps take it to an AD? I would think if an AD's watchmaker can fix it, it would be a quick an easy repair.. they might not even charge for it.

15 October 2013, 07:28 AM	#28
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Good man! __________________

15 October 2013, 07:57 AM	#29
jctrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Watch: 1675 Posts: 1,163	"After" pictures please!

15 October 2013, 09:04 AM	#30
brent1202 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Real Name: Brent Location: Bluegrass State Watch: 116610 & 3570.50 Posts: 60	Pictures of the work. It bends rather easy. Be careful if any if you tackle this.

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