Huge BLRO end links flaw

[G.Montag]

Interesting thread.

Logic and common sense (both admittedly in short supply these days) would suggest that if the damage to the lugs was somehow caused by the end link, there would also be corresponding damage to the end link, as both are made of the same material and have the same level of hardness. It’s also interesting that the OP said nothing about the bracelet swap until someone remembered seeing a picture of his watch on a different bracelet.

[Bozack90]

I didnt think that part of the bracelet moved, will have to check mine, looks like damage from a bracelet swap

[yoast]

If you had it on oyster and wore it loose, perhaps because there are different endlinks on the oyster, they dig into the case lugs every time you flick your wrist.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by G.Montag

Interesting thread.

Logic and common sense (both admittedly in short supply these days) would suggest that if the damage to the lugs was somehow caused by the end link, there would also be corresponding damage to the end link, as both are made of the same material and have the same level of hardness. It’s also interesting that the OP said nothing about the bracelet swap until someone remembered seeing a picture of his watch on a different bracelet.

I am in difference of opinion that a total of 2 bracelet swaps done very carefully with proper tools all from the back of the watch would cause this extent of damage due to a spring bar, even though the spring bar has never come in contact with fully taped lugs, my apologies for thinking that a bracelet swap being the cause was unrealistic. Especially since people swap their bracelets multiple times daily on watches with less robust steel then 904L and ive yet to see this type of damage on any Rolex, even the ones that are decades old with swaps done with a toothpick

[TswaneNguni]

Point is ,leave the Rolex bracelet be !
I dont see any point in removing a bracelet on a Rolex .Have never removed a bracelet in 20 years .

On Panerai, for different straps ,MANY times .

[Nairn1980]

I agree with many above, leave the bracelet as it is. Once you start removing original bracelets you can run into trouble.

[widjaja.ivan92]

Might be due to the springbar hitting the inner lugs when swapping the bracelet


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[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Andrejb

I agree with you AJ.

I wish I knew how to change the title, after the discussion and general consensus I agree it must have been caused by taking off the bracelet.

However I did contact my RSC and can confirm that changing a bracelet on a Rolex does not void warranty. All manufacture issues (movement etc) are still covered for the remainder of the warranty duration.

If you have any recommendations on how to change title please let me know. Appreciate your contribution to the thread

Happy to hear you’ve confirmed with RSC

I suppose laser welding is the option then ... Did you inquire if RSC offers this in Toronto?

[904VT]

Originally Posted by Nikrnic

Thats not normal or is it Rolex quality. I'd send it in for a warranty repair.

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I agree with Nick

[georgekart]

How often do you clean it. The only thing I can think of is something abrasive gets stuck between the endlink and the watch case and rubs the watch case away slowly. Shouldn't happen if you clean it often though.

[Andrejb]

Originally Posted by brandrea

Happy to hear you’ve confirmed with RSC

I suppose laser welding is the option then ... Did you inquire if RSC offers this in Toronto?

RSC Toronto won’t do laser weld. I’d have to send to California

[Captain Scrumpy]

Is there any evidence of wear on the corresponding links. If its bracelet rub there must be witness marks on the links causing the lug damage


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