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Kid Blue · 16 November 2018, 12:18 PM

I’ve seen some conflicting reports on this —

Is it true that the only way to remove links on a two-tone folded jubilee bracelet is to CUT them out?

Only the steel bracelets can be unfolded?

Some say the gold links are soldered but others have suggested there are pins that can be knocked out?

I’m considering a purchase and, with a 7” wrist, would like to maintain the entirety of the bracelet without permanent changes.

Thanks,
Noah

Tools · 16 November 2018, 01:01 PM

If you have to cut them out, how would you put them back together?

Look at the edges... the outer links are folded around flat rods that can be hammered out.

Richard Carver · 16 November 2018, 01:49 PM

You do know you can adjust the length by using the small springbar in the clasp and the adjusting holes right? My wrist is 7.5 inches and my jubilee bracelet is a full 22 links and it is in the last hole in the clasp. At 7 inches you should have no difficulty getting two or three links into the clasp.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g2_8p4-pB4

crowncollection · 16 November 2018, 10:01 PM

you unfold them

Kid Blue · 17 November 2018, 02:07 AM

Thanks for these replies!

I think due to stretch, the smallest the bracelet could go is 7.5” via the clasp adjustment, so I’ll have to take out a link.

I was under the impression that the “folded” bit on two-tone bracelets was in reference to the steel portion and not the gold, which are soldered links and must be cut.

The jeweler seems to think they’ll need to be cut.

Has anyone actually taken out two-tone folded links without permanent damage to the bracelet?

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16 November 2018, 12:18 PM	#1
Kid Blue "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Removing links on an ancient 62523 (folded two-tone jubilee) I’ve seen some conflicting reports on this — Is it true that the only way to remove links on a two-tone folded jubilee bracelet is to CUT them out? Only the steel bracelets can be unfolded? Some say the gold links are soldered but others have suggested there are pins that can be knocked out? I’m considering a purchase and, with a 7” wrist, would like to maintain the entirety of the bracelet without permanent changes. Thanks, Noah

16 November 2018, 01:01 PM	#2
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	If you have to cut them out, how would you put them back together? Look at the edges... the outer links are folded around flat rods that can be hammered out. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

16 November 2018, 10:01 PM	#4
crowncollection "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: David Location: australia Posts: 20,216	you unfold them __________________ watches many

16 November 2018, 01:49 PM	#3
Richard Carver "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: US Posts: 2,237	You do know you can adjust the length by using the small springbar in the clasp and the adjusting holes right? My wrist is 7.5 inches and my jubilee bracelet is a full 22 links and it is in the last hole in the clasp. At 7 inches you should have no difficulty getting two or three links into the clasp. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1g2_8p4-pB4

17 November 2018, 02:07 AM	#5
Kid Blue "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 10	Thanks for these replies! I think due to stretch, the smallest the bracelet could go is 7.5” via the clasp adjustment, so I’ll have to take out a link. I was under the impression that the “folded” bit on two-tone bracelets was in reference to the steel portion and not the gold, which are soldered links and must be cut. The jeweler seems to think they’ll need to be cut. Has anyone actually taken out two-tone folded links without permanent damage to the bracelet? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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