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johnc151 · 10 July 2007, 12:18 PM

My wife has an oyster perpetual with ss and gold Jubilee bracelet. The clasp doesn't stay closed. I have compared it to mine and I can't see any obvious wear or diffences.

any help greatly appreciated before I bring it to the authorized stealer.

thanks John

Bama · 10 July 2007, 12:28 PM

Welcome to the forum, John. I don't have a good answer for you but someone will be along soon that can provide great advice. Keep checking back.

Tools · 10 July 2007, 12:38 PM

The older jubilee clasp is a friction fit.

If you don't feel comfortable squeezing the outer shell together for a tighter fit, take it to any watchmaker.

It's probably a minute fix.

Alcan · 10 July 2007, 02:51 PM

Hi John, welcome aboard!

OysterDavid · 10 July 2007, 11:30 PM

Try this....

According to the Rolex instruction book, gently bend the bracelet blade that is directly attached to the clasp. Increasing the 'bow' will slightly shorten the distance and it will result in a tighter fit. Or maybe it's by bending the bow 'out'...I don't remember, but you can easily tell if you're bending it in the right direction because the clasp will obviously get tighter or looser.

DO NOT bend the blade that is attached to the bracelet end...only the blade that attaches to the clasp.

This is a common adjustment that will tighten the clasp fit. Just bend the blade slightly until you get the fit you want. You'll not do any harm to anything unless you bend the damn thing in half.

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 July 2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OysterDavid

Try this....

According to the Rolex instruction book, gently bend the bracelet blade that is directly attached to the clasp. Increasing the 'bow' will slightly shorten the distance and it will result in a tighter fit. Or maybe it's by bending the bow 'out'...I don't remember, but you can easily tell if you're bending it in the right direction because the clasp will obviously get tighter or looser.

DO NOT bend the blade that is attached to the bracelet end...only the blade that attaches to the clasp.

This is a common adjustment that will tighten the clasp fit. Just bend the blade slightly until you get the fit you want. You'll not do any harm to anything unless you bend the damn thing in half.

Exactly what to do!

JJ Irani · 11 July 2007, 04:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OysterDavid

Try this....

According to the Rolex instruction book, gently bend the bracelet blade that is directly attached to the clasp. Increasing the 'bow' will slightly shorten the distance and it will result in a tighter fit. Or maybe it's by bending the bow 'out'...I don't remember, but you can easily tell if you're bending it in the right direction because the clasp will obviously get tighter or looser.

DO NOT bend the blade that is attached to the bracelet end...only the blade that attaches to the clasp.

This is a common adjustment that will tighten the clasp fit. Just bend the blade slightly until you get the fit you want. You'll not do any harm to anything unless you bend the damn thing in half.

Good one, David!!

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 July 2007, 04:22 AM

Yeah, but DON'T do this with the new style Jubilee or Oyster bracelet

JJ Irani · 11 July 2007, 04:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Yeah, but DON'T do this with the new style Jubilee or Oyster bracelet

You can't. The clasps are of a much thicker quality and cannot be bent by hand.

JJ

SPACE-DWELLER · 11 July 2007, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJ Irani

You can't. The clasps are of a much thicker quality and cannot be bent by hand.

JJ

That is exactly what I meant, JJ

10 July 2007, 12:18 PM	#1
johnc151 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: United States Posts: 1	Band Problem My wife has an oyster perpetual with ss and gold Jubilee bracelet. The clasp doesn't stay closed. I have compared it to mine and I can't see any obvious wear or diffences. any help greatly appreciated before I bring it to the authorized stealer. thanks John

10 July 2007, 02:51 PM	#4
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	Hi John, welcome aboard! __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

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SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Yeah, but DON'T do this with the new style Jubilee or Oyster bracelet __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

10 July 2007, 12:28 PM	#2
Bama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Real Name: John Location: Washington, DC Posts: 1,150	Welcome to the forum, John. I don't have a good answer for you but someone will be along soon that can provide great advice. Keep checking back.

10 July 2007, 12:38 PM	#3
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	The older jubilee clasp is a friction fit. If you don't feel comfortable squeezing the outer shell together for a tighter fit, take it to any watchmaker. It's probably a minute fix.

10 July 2007, 11:30 PM	#5
OysterDavid Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: S F Bay Area Posts: 621	Try this.... According to the Rolex instruction book, gently bend the bracelet blade that is directly attached to the clasp. Increasing the 'bow' will slightly shorten the distance and it will result in a tighter fit. Or maybe it's by bending the bow 'out'...I don't remember, but you can easily tell if you're bending it in the right direction because the clasp will obviously get tighter or looser. DO NOT bend the blade that is attached to the bracelet end...only the blade that attaches to the clasp. This is a common adjustment that will tighten the clasp fit. Just bend the blade slightly until you get the fit you want. You'll not do any harm to anything unless you bend the damn thing in half.

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