ROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEXROLEX

Redmy · 22 November 2012, 03:56 AM

Don't get me wrong the glidelock bracelet is fantastic, but I want to see how my watch looks on different bracelets as well.

I tried to search but couldn't anything on removing the glidelock bracelets.

I know I have to remove the springbars where the lugs are, but am I supposed to do anything else? I know the older bracelets have a springbar in the clasp but the glidelock doesn't seem to have that.

Can someone help me? I don't want to screw anything up.

Thank you,
C

newmedia · 22 November 2012, 03:59 AM

its same as old way of removing the bracelet , just the spring bars.

Redmy · 22 November 2012, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newmedia

its same as old way of removing the bracelet , just the spring bars.

thanks

superdog · 22 November 2012, 04:12 AM

So confused as to why you would even want to.

Different steel bracelet as a whole, or just the glidelock part?

Please tell me why? Very curious.

Redmy · 22 November 2012, 04:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

So confused as to why you would even want to.

Different steel bracelet as a whole, or just the glidelock part?

Please tell me why? Very curious.

I'm trying to remove the bracelet so that I can try on different bracelets.

The older bracelets have a springbar in the center to cut the braclet in half so that it doesn't get in the way while you work on the springbars on the lugs.

Sorry for confusion, I just got it done.

THanks

WyoWatch · 22 November 2012, 04:36 AM

Other bracelets aren't going to fit your watch... If anything try it on a strap or zulu or something. Honestly why would you want to try on other bracelets when you already have the best on there?

herbalt · 22 November 2012, 04:41 AM

I'd want to know the best way to do this to put a NATO on the sub c. Do you need curved spring bars to put a NATO on it? That's what I thought I read somewhere...

Redmy · 22 November 2012, 04:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WyoWatch

Other bracelets aren't going to fit your watch... If anything try it on a strap or zulu or something. Honestly why would you want to try on other bracelets when you already have the best on there?

Sorry, By other bracelets I did mean a Nato/Zulu strap. I didn't say it because I know some people don't like ceramic bezels with these straps.

Redmy · 22 November 2012, 04:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by herbalt

I'd want to know the best way to do this to put a NATO on the sub c. Do you need curved spring bars to put a NATO on it? That's what I thought I read somewhere...

I read that the regular spring bars are fine. But some people also prefer to use a different (beefier) one.

sheldonsmith · 22 November 2012, 05:25 AM

I have a DIY posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#removal You might want to consider an Everest (released this week) or a RubberB. I use both on my GMT-C and they are definitely cool, and much better than a NATO. The black strap on a black faced and black ceramic bezeled watch certainly works...

-Sheldon

herbalt · 22 November 2012, 05:34 AM

Thanks Sheldon! So it looks like it's relatively easy with a Bergeon tool (I have the standard one but the pincher type is a bit pricey). I bought a Horween Shell Cordovan Nato to change things up a bit.

sheldonsmith · 22 November 2012, 05:40 AM

Like I mentioned in the DIY, the removal is the easy part, but the reinstallation of the SEL is the hard part and where the more expensive Bergeon tool is well worth the money (and the fewer expletives coming out of your mouth when you discover a reinstallation scratch).

superdog · 22 November 2012, 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheldonsmith

I have a DIY posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#removal You might want to consider an Everest (released this week) or a RubberB. I use both on my GMT-C and they are definitely cool, and much better than a NATO. The black strap on a black faced and black ceramic bezeled watch certainly works...

-Sheldon

that looks good. any more pics?

mmmk604 · 22 November 2012, 09:09 AM

I was successful at removing the bracelet using a paperclip before I purchased the Bergeon 6767F springbar tool.

I did it on my first try...it's really the same as other watches without holes on the lugs.

sheldonsmith · 22 November 2012, 01:42 PM

There are some more Picts and a review at http://www.ablogtowatch.com/everest-...atches-review/

-Sheldon

Quote:

Originally Posted by superdog

that looks good. any more pics?

77T · 22 November 2012, 02:47 PM

OP: Let's see some pics of your newly installed alternative bands!

Redmy · 22 November 2012, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 77T

OP: Let's see some pics of your newly installed alternative bands!

Haha, soon! I just took off the bracelet, but I the bands aren't here yet.

serdal22 · 22 November 2012, 04:40 PM

Excellent info / link, Sheldon! Thanks a lot.

Capt. Serdal

mattpeyton · 22 November 2012, 04:51 PM

I put the steel bracelet from my new sub C in the box the 2nd day and got a Maratac NATO on it. Easy to remove the spring bars with a T Pin. I had the kind folks at Wempe replace the fat Rolex springbars with something slightly thinner but still SS. 93 grams..... So comfortable I sometimes forget I have it on..... I have several bands including Cordivan, Bond, and Black. Maratac Mil series NATOs are best, IMHO.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

22 November 2012, 03:56 AM	#1
Redmy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: SF Posts: 242	Sub C bracelet removal Don't get me wrong the glidelock bracelet is fantastic, but I want to see how my watch looks on different bracelets as well. I tried to search but couldn't anything on removing the glidelock bracelets. I know I have to remove the springbars where the lugs are, but am I supposed to do anything else? I know the older bracelets have a springbar in the clasp but the glidelock doesn't seem to have that. Can someone help me? I don't want to screw anything up. Thank you, C

22 November 2012, 04:12 AM	#4
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,834	So confused as to why you would even want to. Different steel bracelet as a whole, or just the glidelock part? Please tell me why? Very curious. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

22 November 2012, 05:25 AM	#10
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	I have a DIY posted at http://www.minus4plus6.com/maintenance.htm#removal You might want to consider an Everest (released this week) or a RubberB. I use both on my GMT-C and they are definitely cool, and much better than a NATO. The black strap on a black faced and black ceramic bezeled watch certainly works... -Sheldon __________________

22 November 2012, 05:40 AM	#12
sheldonsmith 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Member 202♛ Posts: 1,815	Like I mentioned in the DIY, the removal is the easy part, but the reinstallation of the SEL is the hard part and where the more expensive Bergeon tool is well worth the money (and the fewer expletives coming out of your mouth when you discover a reinstallation scratch). __________________

22 November 2012, 02:47 PM	#16
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,017	OP: Let's see some pics of your newly installed alternative bands! __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

22 November 2012, 03:59 AM	#2
newmedia "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 526	its same as old way of removing the bracelet , just the spring bars.

22 November 2012, 04:36 AM	#6
WyoWatch "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Chad Location: USA Watch: 1675 GMT and Sub C Posts: 1,443	Other bracelets aren't going to fit your watch... If anything try it on a strap or zulu or something. Honestly why would you want to try on other bracelets when you already have the best on there?

22 November 2012, 04:41 AM	#7
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	I'd want to know the best way to do this to put a NATO on the sub c. Do you need curved spring bars to put a NATO on it? That's what I thought I read somewhere...

22 November 2012, 05:34 AM	#11
herbalt "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States Posts: 476	Thanks Sheldon! So it looks like it's relatively easy with a Bergeon tool (I have the standard one but the pincher type is a bit pricey). I bought a Horween Shell Cordovan Nato to change things up a bit.

22 November 2012, 09:09 AM	#14
mmmk604 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Watch: 116610LN Posts: 1,594	I was successful at removing the bracelet using a paperclip before I purchased the Bergeon 6767F springbar tool. I did it on my first try...it's really the same as other watches without holes on the lugs.

22 November 2012, 04:40 PM	#18
serdal22 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Serdal Location: B.C., Canada Watch: 16610-1680-16710 Posts: 456	Excellent info / link, Sheldon! Thanks a lot. Capt. Serdal __________________ Casio: F-91W; MKII: LRRP UTC 48; Seafighter; Paradive; Seiko: SKX007J; 7548 -700B; 6117 - 8000 Navigator GMT; SBCM023 Prospex Perpetual x 2; CYGHAL: Alarm; Shanghai: Mechanical F.S.; Marathon: MSar 500 Pc. Ltd.; ROLEX: GMT II Pepsi; Sub 16610 T; GMT II Coke K; Sub 1680 ca.1969; PAM: PR.

22 November 2012, 04:51 PM	#19
mattpeyton "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Matt Peyton Location: South Orange, NJ Watch: Rolex Sub C Posts: 67	I put the steel bracelet from my new sub C in the box the 2nd day and got a Maratac NATO on it. Easy to remove the spring bars with a T Pin. I had the kind folks at Wempe replace the fat Rolex springbars with something slightly thinner but still SS. 93 grams..... So comfortable I sometimes forget I have it on..... I have several bands including Cordivan, Bond, and Black. Maratac Mil series NATOs are best, IMHO. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)