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leopardprey · 28 April 2007, 11:22 AM

Well, after some other post talking about how hard to get the SD to fit properly due to non-removable links on the 6 oclock side, I decided to check it out. Maybe should try and see if fits better or gives me options. On my Explorer II, it also has 5 fixed links on the 6 oclock side you can not remove.

So went to the Rolex Service Center here in KL. Not much help. Said they do not reccomend removing the links as that is the way the watch is. I said well how do people with much smaller wrist, which are many here in Asia, get the clasp to center then. They then finally said they could remove a link but it is very difficult, and wil take at least a week to do. The receptionist said I would have to try the RSC in Bangkok, since I am leaving KL on Sunday ( the KL RSC is closed on the weekends) so not enough time for them to do it for me. They were not very interested it seems. RSC said, "well most people just use the micro adjustments and do not care if the clasp is centered on thier wrist or not"

So I then went bak to Hotel and called the AD I bought the watch from "The Hour Glass". They said they do not have the equipement to remove a link, but their main outlet at Lot 10 Shopping Complex does. They will call them and tell them I am coming. Great!

So went to the other store. Took them about 15 minutes to remove a link from the 6 oclock side on my SD and Exp II both. They were very politeful and even offered me tea while I waited! They said they do this a lot, very common here in KL to make the watches fit correctly. I like the option, cause now I can screw a link back on the 6 oclock side to get original fit or remove one and have only 4 fixed links on the 6 oclock side. Work was done very well, no marks or anything. They said they have a special tool that does the cutting. Very efficient. Hour Glass is a great AD! Have given me great prices and service!

C.J. · 28 April 2007, 11:26 AM

Sounds great

I'm glad it worked out for you

JJ Irani · 28 April 2007, 12:06 PM

Good to hear that, Chad. Can you post some new pics of the change?

Thanks - JJ

ashu2289 · 28 April 2007, 12:26 PM

Thts really nice to hear.

chris_nor_cal · 28 April 2007, 04:55 PM

I don't understand why Rolex doesn't just make the SeaDweller like this from the factory. Why not give people more choices???

SPACE-DWELLER · 29 April 2007, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

I don't understand why Rolex doesn't just make the SeaDweller like this from the factory. Why not give people more choices???

Because ROLEX stand for: Really Only Large EXists!

JJ Irani · 29 April 2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spacedweller

Because ROLEX stand for: Really Only Large EXists!

Dr Rock · 28 April 2007, 05:37 PM

I might get this done on my Sub...

leopardprey · 28 April 2007, 08:20 PM

Yeah, it does not make any sense why Rolex does not just have the first 3 links on each side fixed and all the others connected by the screws/pins.

Well, at least very easy to have the AD do, no charge at all!

Yes, it is nice. I fyou have a smaller wrist will help to get proper fit, or if not smaller wirst, will gove you options to play around with the size. Even though my wrist is just under 7.5 inches, the way my wrist is shaped - it is actually fits better to put an extra link on the 12 oclock side and only have 4 fixed on the 6 oclock side. Micro adjustment is the second postion.

chris_nor_cal · 28 April 2007, 08:24 PM

I dont know where you are but in the CA bay area no AD will touch it. they wont even polish my damn watch. they say send it to rolex.

ashu2289 · 29 April 2007, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris_nor_cal

I dont know where you are but in the CA bay area no AD will touch it. they wont even polish my damn watch. they say send it to rolex.

I agree to you.

leopardprey · 29 April 2007, 11:55 AM

I am in Malaysia. The Hour Glass ADs are the best. Very helpful and service oriented. Gave me good discounts, put up with me looking and fiddeling with the watch forever, offered me tea/sodas while evaluated watches, removing fixed links at no charge, etc...

Over in Asia, in general, I have found sales clerks to be more service oriented. Watches are also more popular over here.

28 April 2007, 11:22 AM	#1
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Sea Dweller Bracelet Modification : ) Well, after some other post talking about how hard to get the SD to fit properly due to non-removable links on the 6 oclock side, I decided to check it out. Maybe should try and see if fits better or gives me options. On my Explorer II, it also has 5 fixed links on the 6 oclock side you can not remove. So went to the Rolex Service Center here in KL. Not much help. Said they do not reccomend removing the links as that is the way the watch is. I said well how do people with much smaller wrist, which are many here in Asia, get the clasp to center then. They then finally said they could remove a link but it is very difficult, and wil take at least a week to do. The receptionist said I would have to try the RSC in Bangkok, since I am leaving KL on Sunday ( the KL RSC is closed on the weekends) so not enough time for them to do it for me. They were not very interested it seems. RSC said, "well most people just use the micro adjustments and do not care if the clasp is centered on thier wrist or not" So I then went bak to Hotel and called the AD I bought the watch from "The Hour Glass". They said they do not have the equipement to remove a link, but their main outlet at Lot 10 Shopping Complex does. They will call them and tell them I am coming. Great! So went to the other store. Took them about 15 minutes to remove a link from the 6 oclock side on my SD and Exp II both. They were very politeful and even offered me tea while I waited! They said they do this a lot, very common here in KL to make the watches fit correctly. I like the option, cause now I can screw a link back on the 6 oclock side to get original fit or remove one and have only 4 fixed links on the 6 oclock side. Work was done very well, no marks or anything. They said they have a special tool that does the cutting. Very efficient. Hour Glass is a great AD! Have given me great prices and service!

28 April 2007, 12:06 PM	#3
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Good to hear that, Chad. Can you post some new pics of the change? Thanks - JJ __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

28 April 2007, 12:26 PM	#4
ashu2289 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Ashutosh Location: Rochester NY Watch: Daytonas,SD Posts: 2,342	Thts really nice to hear. __________________ Everything becomes nothing after ROLEX 116520 SS Daytona White Dial 116520 SS Daytona Black Dial 116523 18K&SS Daytona Slate Dial 16600 Sea-Dweller 16710 GMT Master II Pepsi Bezel 16613 18K&SS Submariner Blue Dial 116660 Deepsea Sea-Dweller

28 April 2007, 04:55 PM	#5
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	I don't understand why Rolex doesn't just make the SeaDweller like this from the factory. Why not give people more choices??? __________________

28 April 2007, 08:24 PM	#10
chris_nor_cal "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Posts: 688	I dont know where you are but in the CA bay area no AD will touch it. they wont even polish my damn watch. they say send it to rolex. __________________

28 April 2007, 11:26 AM	#2
C.J. "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: * Posts: 10,196	Sounds great I'm glad it worked out for you

28 April 2007, 05:37 PM	#8
Dr Rock "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Europe Posts: 58	I might get this done on my Sub...

28 April 2007, 08:20 PM	#9
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	Yeah, it does not make any sense why Rolex does not just have the first 3 links on each side fixed and all the others connected by the screws/pins. Well, at least very easy to have the AD do, no charge at all! Yes, it is nice. I fyou have a smaller wrist will help to get proper fit, or if not smaller wirst, will gove you options to play around with the size. Even though my wrist is just under 7.5 inches, the way my wrist is shaped - it is actually fits better to put an extra link on the 12 oclock side and only have 4 fixed on the 6 oclock side. Micro adjustment is the second postion.

29 April 2007, 11:55 AM	#12
leopardprey Banned Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Chad Location: Around the world Watch: Panerai 233 Posts: 4,204	I am in Malaysia. The Hour Glass ADs are the best. Very helpful and service oriented. Gave me good discounts, put up with me looking and fiddeling with the watch forever, offered me tea/sodas while evaluated watches, removing fixed links at no charge, etc... Over in Asia, in general, I have found sales clerks to be more service oriented. Watches are also more popular over here.

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