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bmwatts · 18 February 2016, 12:20 PM

Hey guys, I'm new here and just got my first AP. I got the ROC and I need to take 2 links out. I don't live near an authorized dealer and was wondering if you would trust someone else with it or if they even could. I'm going to Vegas in a couple weeks so I can always wait until I get there if I need to. Thanks for the help!!

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Hairdude1 · 18 February 2016, 03:53 PM

Any watchmaker can help you, congrats!

lapince · 18 February 2016, 05:11 PM

When I got my PP 5712 the watchmaker at Wempe, which is a Patek AD broke his screwdriver in the process, it's a miracle he did not scratch horribly the bracelet, so I would wait, if they do waste some links you should get some new ones free, from an independant don't think so, even if they can do it

GB-man · 19 February 2016, 01:28 AM

I was in a similar situation when I bought my 5711 and needed up having my local Rolex watchmaker do it. It's a walk in the park for any watchmaker with tools.

Do not! Do not! Let a sales associate at a non AP AD take your watch in the back without making it very clear the value of the item and ease of scratching the finish. Often times sales associates will do it themselves, which is fine for a tag but not for an AP at a non AD

IMHO

bayerische · 19 February 2016, 02:02 AM

Have you ever used a screwdriver?

If yes, then you can do it yourself.

texex91 · 19 February 2016, 02:28 AM

Congrats!

srvrf · 19 February 2016, 02:47 AM

Many ADs of mid to upper level brands should be able to do it for you without problem. Waiting a couple of weeks to bring it to Vegas is of course also an option.

But if you choose to do it yourself, you may need to heat the bracelet with a hair dryer to soften the Loctite that is typically on the screws when it comes from AP.

Psmith · 19 February 2016, 03:08 AM

Welcome and congrats

wach16 · 19 February 2016, 03:17 AM

Congrats from a fellow ROC owner. You are going to love it!

eonflux · 19 February 2016, 04:11 AM

Congrats on the ROC!!!

You may be better off doing the sizing yourself
No one will be as careful as you
And you may find that after sizing, you'll need further adjustments

robertdodd · 19 February 2016, 05:33 AM

yes only need a set of precision screwdrivers

s14roller · 19 February 2016, 06:04 AM

Correct sized screw-driver and same painters tape is all you need. Maybe a hair-dryer if you need to heat it up prior if they are stubborn.

Mainewatchman · 19 February 2016, 06:09 AM

Awesome watch, enjoy!

I have resized many myself but unless you are 100% comfortable doing it I would wait till vegas.

Submarino · 19 February 2016, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwatts

Hey guys, I'm new here and just got my first AP. I got the ROC and I need to take 2 links out. I don't live near an authorized dealer and was wondering if you would trust someone else with it or if they even could. I'm going to Vegas in a couple weeks so I can always wait until I get there if I need to. Thanks for the help!!

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If anyone other than the AP boutique does it, make sure they heat up the links first with a torch lighter to help the loctite loosen up. Otherwise, you'll run the risk of having the screws marred.

eal15 · 19 February 2016, 06:56 AM

Congrats! I purchased a diver but this was a close second. Well 2b, as the ROO was my real second. The girlfriend said the ROC was small on my wrist. I beautiful piece though. After thinking about what I would do, Wait the two weeks. Best to be safe and for two weeks, well worth the wait. 2 Months I might chance it.

Dolor Doc · 19 February 2016, 07:47 AM

Gorgeous watch! Congrats!

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bmwatts · 19 February 2016, 08:47 AM

Thanks guys! I ended up going to a local expert and he did it perfectly. Loving the watch

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Levi27 · 19 February 2016, 12:34 PM

only go to an authorized dealer or boutique, not worth the risk

bayerische · 19 February 2016, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Levi27

only go to an authorized dealer or boutique, not worth the risk

Yeah, I once tried re-sizing my bracelet myself and this happened;

Sorry couldn't help myself.

Abdullasaif · 19 February 2016, 07:52 PM

I do it myself its very easy

2thfixr · 19 February 2016, 08:42 PM

Bracelet links no problem. If you ever find yourself removing the plots to change from SS to croc or leather strap, then have a AD do it. Those screw slots are slightly thicker than regular Bergeon screwdrivers and AP uses loctite on them so its easy to mess them up or slip. After the 1st time, the loctite isn't an issue so they will come out easily.

IS250C · 19 February 2016, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Submarino

If anyone other than the AP boutique does it, make sure they heat up the links first with a torch lighter to help the loctite loosen up. Otherwise, you'll run the risk of having the screws marred.

What is loctite?
I am new to AP and if I want remove the rubber strap of my diver, I will have to heat up too?

jrs146 · 20 February 2016, 05:47 AM

Go for it and do it yourself. Just be careful, you can use painters tape if you're afraid of scratching anything. Also, as already mentioned a lighter will take care of the locite if it's giving you any troubles.

Lordofrolex · 20 February 2016, 05:58 AM

I would go to a watch repair place that has good reviews and ask if they can do it. And to be very carful. If they scratch it they can be liable as you specified that they need to know how to do it and to be careful with it.

I personally couldn't wait till my trip to vegas to wear my watch but if you can wait then thats probably your safest bet.

GB-man · 20 February 2016, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IS250C

What is loctite?
I am new to AP and if I want remove the rubber strap of my diver, I will have to heat up too?

Loctite is a glue like paste used to prevent screws from backing out unexpectedly. It is used on Rolex bracelets not sure about your diver but Hal will probably know.

IS250C · 20 February 2016, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GB-man

Loctite is a glue like paste used to prevent screws from backing out unexpectedly. It is used on Rolex bracelets not sure about your diver but Hal will probably know.

Thank you for the information.
Cheers :) :) :)

csi-n · 20 February 2016, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwatts

Thanks guys! I ended up going to a local expert and he did it perfectly. Loving the watch

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Congrats on your first AP! It's a beauty.

Going to an expert was the right thing to do if you hadn't worked on an AP bracelet previously.

Sam

kilyung · 20 February 2016, 11:56 PM

Very easy to do with quality screwdrivers

ap1 · 21 February 2016, 12:05 AM

WAIT for Vegas. These guys chiming in probably popped their cherries on a Seiko many many years ago. That's a fancy watch man, what's another 14 days. This comes from a novice that has botched a few too screw heads.

18 February 2016, 12:20 PM	#1
bmwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 33	New AP owner question Hey guys, I'm new here and just got my first AP. I got the ROC and I need to take 2 links out. I don't live near an authorized dealer and was wondering if you would trust someone else with it or if they even could. I'm going to Vegas in a couple weeks so I can always wait until I get there if I need to. Thanks for the help!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2016, 03:53 PM	#2
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	Any watchmaker can help you, congrats! __________________ Instagram: @Hairdude Watches in Collection 5070R, 5522A, 214270 MK1, 228238 16750, 26401, 5711, 116718, 116710LN, 116300, 16710"Coke", 372, 15300, 15703 (All Flipped) Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member 'WIS-CON' Las Vegas Int'l GTG 2018

19 February 2016, 02:02 AM	#5
bayerische "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Real Name: Andreas Location: Margaritaville Watch: Smurf Posts: 19,879	Have you ever used a screwdriver? If yes, then you can do it yourself. __________________ Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.

19 February 2016, 03:08 AM	#8
Psmith "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Clive Location: Exoplanet Watch: spring-driven Posts: 38,856	Welcome and congrats __________________

20 February 2016, 05:47 AM	#23
jrs146 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Real Name: Josh Location: Lost in time Watch: Me Nae Nae Posts: 9,823	Go for it and do it yourself. Just be careful, you can use painters tape if you're afraid of scratching anything. Also, as already mentioned a lighter will take care of the locite if it's giving you any troubles. __________________ "Sometimes the songs that we hear are just songs of our own." -Jerome J. Garcia, Robert C. Hunter

18 February 2016, 05:11 PM	#3
lapince "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Mars Watch: 5712 Posts: 11,509	When I got my PP 5712 the watchmaker at Wempe, which is a Patek AD broke his screwdriver in the process, it's a miracle he did not scratch horribly the bracelet, so I would wait, if they do waste some links you should get some new ones free, from an independant don't think so, even if they can do it

19 February 2016, 01:28 AM	#4
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	I was in a similar situation when I bought my 5711 and needed up having my local Rolex watchmaker do it. It's a walk in the park for any watchmaker with tools. Do not! Do not! Let a sales associate at a non AP AD take your watch in the back without making it very clear the value of the item and ease of scratching the finish. Often times sales associates will do it themselves, which is fine for a tag but not for an AP at a non AD IMHO

19 February 2016, 02:28 AM	#6
texex91 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: . Posts: 17,898	Congrats!

19 February 2016, 02:47 AM	#7
srvrf 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Real Name: Steve Location: Indiana Watch: PP/AP/VC Posts: 2,156	Many ADs of mid to upper level brands should be able to do it for you without problem. Waiting a couple of weeks to bring it to Vegas is of course also an option. But if you choose to do it yourself, you may need to heat the bracelet with a hair dryer to soften the Loctite that is typically on the screws when it comes from AP.

19 February 2016, 03:17 AM	#9
wach16 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: NH Watch: 228239, PAM00684 Posts: 2,121	Congrats from a fellow ROC owner. You are going to love it!

19 February 2016, 04:11 AM	#10
eonflux "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SNA Posts: 3,637	Congrats on the ROC!!! You may be better off doing the sizing yourself No one will be as careful as you And you may find that after sizing, you'll need further adjustments

19 February 2016, 05:33 AM	#11
robertdodd "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: London Posts: 35	yes only need a set of precision screwdrivers

19 February 2016, 06:04 AM	#12
s14roller "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,257	Correct sized screw-driver and same painters tape is all you need. Maybe a hair-dryer if you need to heat it up prior if they are stubborn.

19 February 2016, 06:09 AM	#13
Mainewatchman "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Jason Location: Maine Watch: AP & Patek Posts: 462	Awesome watch, enjoy! I have resized many myself but unless you are 100% comfortable doing it I would wait till vegas.

19 February 2016, 06:56 AM	#15
eal15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Everett Location: GTA, Canada Watch: Audemars Piguet 15 Posts: 789	Congrats! I purchased a diver but this was a close second. Well 2b, as the ROO was my real second. The girlfriend said the ROC was small on my wrist. I beautiful piece though. After thinking about what I would do, Wait the two weeks. Best to be safe and for two weeks, well worth the wait. 2 Months I might chance it.

19 February 2016, 07:47 AM	#16
Dolor Doc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: 'merica Watch: AP 15400 Posts: 151	Gorgeous watch! Congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2016, 08:47 AM	#17
bmwatts "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Myrtle Beach Posts: 33	Thanks guys! I ended up going to a local expert and he did it perfectly. Loving the watch Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

19 February 2016, 12:34 PM	#18
Levi27 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: NY Posts: 23	only go to an authorized dealer or boutique, not worth the risk

19 February 2016, 07:52 PM	#20
Abdullasaif "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Dubai Watch: bipolar Posts: 2,854	I do it myself its very easy

19 February 2016, 08:42 PM	#21
2thfixr "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 14	Bracelet links no problem. If you ever find yourself removing the plots to change from SS to croc or leather strap, then have a AD do it. Those screw slots are slightly thicker than regular Bergeon screwdrivers and AP uses loctite on them so its easy to mess them up or slip. After the 1st time, the loctite isn't an issue so they will come out easily.

20 February 2016, 05:58 AM	#24
Lordofrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Real Name: Brandon Location: Los Angeles, CA Watch: Yes Please! Posts: 6,691	I would go to a watch repair place that has good reviews and ask if they can do it. And to be very carful. If they scratch it they can be liable as you specified that they need to know how to do it and to be careful with it. I personally couldn't wait till my trip to vegas to wear my watch but if you can wait then thats probably your safest bet. __________________ Rolex GMT Master II 116710LN Panerai PAM 359 Audemars Piguet RO 15300OR Follow me on Instagram: @b_jakobovich

20 February 2016, 11:56 PM	#28
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	Very easy to do with quality screwdrivers

21 February 2016, 12:05 AM	#29
ap1 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 19,537	WAIT for Vegas. These guys chiming in probably popped their cherries on a Seiko many many years ago. That's a fancy watch man, what's another 14 days. This comes from a novice that has botched a few too screw heads.

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