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andrew00 · 28 February 2013, 04:14 AM

Hey,

I just received a 2nd hand Explorer 36mm, which I'm loving so far.

The bracelet is a little big for my thin wrists so I want to get some links removed to make it smaller.

I was wondering, as an issue of intelligent ownership, is that something I could get done at any watch shop or should I take it into a Rolex store/dealership? I.E. should I 'go pro' with it for safety (aka workmanship) issues?

I don't know much of the tech but the bracelet is a fliplock clasp and has the covers to the spring bars, no paper clips in the sides to remove the strap easily.

padi56 · 28 February 2013, 04:41 AM

Well if you can use a screwdriver you can remove a link its very very easy to do.

impalass · 28 February 2013, 04:42 AM

Welcome and congrats on your classic Explorer 1. :thumbsup

If you're just interested in removing a link or two all that's needed is a small jewellers type 1.6m screw driver. If any permanent links have to be removed a good independant watch repair or RSC is called for.

For spring bar removal a 6111 or 6767f spring bar tool, some patience, and masking tape is all thats needed.

Good luck and enjoy that Explorer !

subtona · 28 February 2013, 04:43 AM

are there any removable links left (the ones with the screw through them) or are you talking about removing a permanent link??

congrats on a great watch

77T · 28 February 2013, 06:10 AM

DIY next time maybe. Any decent watch shop can do it - just ask them to show and tell. See if they use a small dab of Locktite when reinstalling the screws. Then ask what size screwdriver they used.

You'll be ready for the next time

andrew00 · 28 February 2013, 11:16 PM

Sweet, will do, thanks for the advice - get a pro to do it this time, so I have piece of mind re: safety. But learn it and do it myself in future!

28 February 2013, 04:14 AM	#1
andrew00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: uk Posts: 3	Removing links in the braclet Hey, I just received a 2nd hand Explorer 36mm, which I'm loving so far. The bracelet is a little big for my thin wrists so I want to get some links removed to make it smaller. I was wondering, as an issue of intelligent ownership, is that something I could get done at any watch shop or should I take it into a Rolex store/dealership? I.E. should I 'go pro' with it for safety (aka workmanship) issues? I don't know much of the tech but the bracelet is a fliplock clasp and has the covers to the spring bars, no paper clips in the sides to remove the strap easily.

28 February 2013, 04:41 AM	#2
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,062	Well if you can use a screwdriver you can remove a link its very very easy to do. __________________ 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

28 February 2013, 04:43 AM	#4
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 26,598	are there any removable links left (the ones with the screw through them) or are you talking about removing a permanent link?? congrats on a great watch __________________

28 February 2013, 06:10 AM	#5
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,016	DIY next time maybe. Any decent watch shop can do it - just ask them to show and tell. See if they use a small dab of Locktite when reinstalling the screws. Then ask what size screwdriver they used. You'll be ready for the next time __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

28 February 2013, 04:42 AM	#3
impalass "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: Toronto, Canada. Watch: SD / LV / Daytona Posts: 2,089	Welcome and congrats on your classic Explorer 1. :thumbsup If you're just interested in removing a link or two all that's needed is a small jewellers type 1.6m screw driver. If any permanent links have to be removed a good independant watch repair or RSC is called for. For spring bar removal a 6111 or 6767f spring bar tool, some patience, and masking tape is all thats needed. Good luck and enjoy that Explorer !

28 February 2013, 11:16 PM	#6
andrew00 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: uk Posts: 3	Sweet, will do, thanks for the advice - get a pro to do it this time, so I have piece of mind re: safety. But learn it and do it myself in future!

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