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Strut99GT · 9 December 2009, 01:29 PM

How do you adjust the bracelet on a Rolex? Is there a screw only on one side, like a Breitling, or on both ends, and one screwdriver locks one side while the other unscrews the link?

On youtube, etc. I've found tons of videos on sizing bracelets, but never one for Rolex, so I figured I'd ask.

I don't have one yet, but I want to make sure that when I get a Rolex, I have the right screwdrivers in my toolbox to adjust the bracelet!

Mosco · 9 December 2009, 02:06 PM

Screw on just one side, my friend. Good luck finding that first Rolex!

Strut99GT · 9 December 2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Mosco

Screw on just one side, my friend. Good luck finding that first Rolex!

Cool, so when you unscrew the one side there is a shaft that's fixed to the other side of the link? I'm just surprised I've never seen any pictures of this!

Akira · 9 December 2009, 02:14 PM

Here you are

Strut99GT · 9 December 2009, 02:40 PM

Aaaaah, so one end of the link is threaded for the pin. Dang, no wonder there is no "how to" on the internet for these things - it looks like it's incredibly easy

The GMT Master · 9 December 2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Strut99GT

Aaaaah, so one end of the link is threaded for the pin. Dang, no wonder there is no "how to" on the internet for these things - it looks like it's incredibly easy

It can be quite tricky, they tend to put some threadlock on it, it just won't shift sometimes

Strut99GT · 9 December 2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by The GMT Master

It can be quite tricky, they tend to put some threadlock on it, it just won't shift sometimes

I don't think anything can top the stubborn pins in my Omega watches. Those were a pain!

mike · 9 December 2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Akira

Here you are

Nice shots.

zidaneong · 9 December 2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Akira

Here you are

Nice pics. :) they are so detailed.

The GMT Master · 10 December 2009, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Strut99GT

I don't think anything can top the stubborn pins in my Omega watches. Those were a pain!

I know what you mean, the pin and sleeve system is really fiddly, especially bad on the Constellation!

Parachrom · 10 December 2009, 10:22 AM

What is that circle stamped in the band. Never seen one on a roli band before... and dont tell me its just a circle.

BarkMaster · 10 December 2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Parachrom

What is that circle stamped in the band. Never seen one on a roli band before... and dont tell me its just a circle.

You know us well..

The GMT Master · 10 December 2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Parachrom

What is that circle stamped in the band. Never seen one on a roli band before... and dont tell me its just a circle.

It's found on Submariner and Sea Dweller bracelets, it's where you press to extend the diver's link

Wildwing · 10 December 2009, 12:35 PM

Bear in mind, if you buy some older Rolexs' with the non-hidden clasp, you can adjust the bracelet within the clasp, without removing any screws. All depends on the clasp.

9 December 2009, 01:29 PM	#1
Strut99GT Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 410	This is a really stupid question but I'll ask anyway. How do you adjust the bracelet on a Rolex? Is there a screw only on one side, like a Breitling, or on both ends, and one screwdriver locks one side while the other unscrews the link? On youtube, etc. I've found tons of videos on sizing bracelets, but never one for Rolex, so I figured I'd ask. I don't have one yet, but I want to make sure that when I get a Rolex, I have the right screwdrivers in my toolbox to adjust the bracelet!

9 December 2009, 02:06 PM	#2
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Screw on just one side, my friend. Good luck finding that first Rolex! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

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Akira "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Oleg Location: LondonParisMoscow Watch: 16710RB, 14060M Posts: 255	Here you are

9 December 2009, 02:40 PM	#5
Strut99GT Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 410	Aaaaah, so one end of the link is threaded for the pin. Dang, no wonder there is no "how to" on the internet for these things - it looks like it's incredibly easy

10 December 2009, 10:22 AM	#11
Parachrom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: canada Posts: 721	What is that circle stamped in the band. Never seen one on a roli band before... and dont tell me its just a circle.

10 December 2009, 12:35 PM	#14
Wildwing "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 593	Bear in mind, if you buy some older Rolexs' with the non-hidden clasp, you can adjust the bracelet within the clasp, without removing any screws. All depends on the clasp.

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