Definitive Thread for Oyster Bracelet Permanent Link removal

[ogcsmith]

Okay so I tried the knife method but I couldn't get the blade between the centre links and the side links to lever them apart.

So I used another method:

First off with the bracelet then into a vice in the garage. I wrapped the bracelet in a rag to stop scratches.

Next I used a cordless dremel with a cutting blade to cut the two end pieces roughly in two. I did it closer to the link I wanted to keep so the two pins in that piece came away.

Finally, I grapped the remaining stumps ( essentially a single pin with remains of the link) with two pairs of pliers and twisted them along the pins axis. After a few seconds one stump came off. Easy!!

No damage apart from the old link ( which was a shame).

I was surprised how easy it was to cut through the link with the dremel. I know I can normally make short work of a nail for example but I thought the rolex bracelet was some kind of "special" hard steel and I would be grinding for hours. Took about 2 minutes a link