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JSolano305 · 5 February 2017, 05:41 AM

I'm about to buy my first Rolex next week from one of the trusted sellers here. Now I know the whole buying from AD experience includes sizing and what not. I would like to do that here in Miami but the prices at AD's are high. Anyways I've always resized my Movado's/Tag's myself as I've ever never bought them at a store. I know the Tags are harder to resize. So how are you guys resizing your Rolex...by yourself or you take your watch to a local jeweler? I have my own tools for that. But I've never tried it on a $5,000+ watch. Your feedbacks are appreciated. Thanx.

imperio · 5 February 2017, 05:44 AM

Myself

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SLS · 5 February 2017, 05:50 AM

Removing links just requires the right size screwdriver and possibly some loctite. Very easy to do. Most common sizes needed are 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6. depending on the bracelet.
Scott

U5512 · 5 February 2017, 05:58 AM

Get a small screwdriver and you can size your own Rolex bracelet......I am certain you know the drills: "righty tighty lefty loosey"

mjclark32 · 5 February 2017, 05:59 AM

Do it yourself. Really easy, just screws

JSolano305 · 5 February 2017, 06:04 AM

Ok great. Glad it's simple. Thank you.

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sea-dweller · 5 February 2017, 06:16 AM

You can have an AD resize, but doing it yourself is very easy. Be certain to acquire the right tools.

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mtgjr · 5 February 2017, 06:21 AM

Simple DIY job. Just take it slow, steady hand and all, and don't force anything as that's when you slip and scratch the link or mar the screw head. If they don't readily loosen with steady, firm pressure, you may need to heat them with a hairdryer to loosen any loctite that may be causing resistance.

DJRikki · 5 February 2017, 08:12 AM

I YOLO'd it day one. Cheap jewellers screwdriver and pulled two links. Easy as hell

varkom · 5 February 2017, 08:19 AM

its very easy to do, takes like 1 minute

if you can operate a screw driver, you can do it blindfolded

sensui · 5 February 2017, 08:56 AM

Turning a screw is the same on a fifty dollar watch as a 5k watch..... Just take your time and use the right tool.

OhioMade · 5 February 2017, 08:57 AM

Heat links with hair dryer for a couple minutes to release the Locktite, use a hollow point screwdriver, tape around the hole in case you slip, go slowly, use a loupe or magnifying glasses.

I just removed a link from my new Tudor Ranger, after learning all these tips from TRF. The 1.6mm hollow point screwdriver was too wide, but I used a nailfile to shape the screwdriver head to fit.

Good luck!

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watchwatcher · 5 February 2017, 08:58 AM

Well...it's a little more complicated than just getting the right screwdriver, although that's the main part, for sure.

Depending on what model of watch you get, you may have to adjust the micro adjustments in the clasp...which can be a problematic if you don't know what you're doing and calls for a smaller screwdriver or adjustment tool.

Also, jubilee or presidential bracelets use a different size screwdriver than the oyster bracelet.

So...what exactly are you intending to buy?

JSolano305 · 5 February 2017, 03:19 PM

It's between a 114060 and 116334. Should be purchasing it in the next few days. New BTW. My first Rolex too :)

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armen34 · 5 February 2017, 03:22 PM

Congrats

Andad · 5 February 2017, 04:37 PM

Despite previous advice on this thread J please don't use just any 1.6mm screwdriver and not a cheap one.
Source the correct width and thickness hollow ground screwdriver like a Rolex 2100.

JSolano305 · 5 February 2017, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by directioneng

Despite previous advice on this thread J please don't use just any 1.6mm screwdriver and not a cheap one.
Source the correct width and thickness hollow ground screwdriver like a Rolex 2100.

Thanx...I'm about to pull trigger on a 114060. My first Rolex ever

Andad · 5 February 2017, 05:48 PM

One of my favourites.

Enjoy wearing it.

Oh, and forget the hairdryer, It won't come close to breaking down the loctite.

Google the 221 or 222 spec and check it out.

Speed · 5 February 2017, 06:25 PM

I walk into my local RSC...and say hi to the very nice people / head guy. They treat me like a wonderful customer and adjust my bracelet.

I try it on, they make a couple of adjustments, I try to pay, they say no, I thank them profusely and leave.

After such great treatment, I gladly bring my watches in for repair and servicing as needed.

5 February 2017, 05:41 AM	#1
JSolano305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Miami 305 Watch: 114060/116710BLNR Posts: 903	Sizing I'm about to buy my first Rolex next week from one of the trusted sellers here. Now I know the whole buying from AD experience includes sizing and what not. I would like to do that here in Miami but the prices at AD's are high. Anyways I've always resized my Movado's/Tag's myself as I've ever never bought them at a store. I know the Tags are harder to resize. So how are you guys resizing your Rolex...by yourself or you take your watch to a local jeweler? I have my own tools for that. But I've never tried it on a $5,000+ watch. Your feedbacks are appreciated. Thanx.

5 February 2017, 05:44 AM	#2
imperio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Francisco, CA Watch: this space Posts: 1,867	Myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

5 February 2017, 05:50 AM	#3
SLS "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Real Name: Scott Location: GMT -7 Watch: GMT's & Sub's Posts: 10,401	Removing links just requires the right size screwdriver and possibly some loctite. Very easy to do. Most common sizes needed are 1.2, 1.4 and 1.6. depending on the bracelet. Scott __________________ "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of lower price is forgotten." -Benjamin Franklin Member No. 922

5 February 2017, 05:59 AM	#5
mjclark32 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: MJC Location: PHL USA Watch: IWC, Rolex, AP Posts: 29,232	Do it yourself. Really easy, just screws __________________

5 February 2017, 06:16 AM	#7
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	You can have an AD resize, but doing it yourself is very easy. Be certain to acquire the right tools. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

5 February 2017, 06:04 AM	#6
JSolano305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Miami 305 Watch: 114060/116710BLNR Posts: 903	Ok great. Glad it's simple. Thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2017, 06:21 AM	#8
mtgjr Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Mike Location: Tampa, Florida Watch: Pepsi GMT Posts: 2,926	Simple DIY job. Just take it slow, steady hand and all, and don't force anything as that's when you slip and scratch the link or mar the screw head. If they don't readily loosen with steady, firm pressure, you may need to heat them with a hairdryer to loosen any loctite that may be causing resistance.

5 February 2017, 08:12 AM	#9
DJRikki "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Real Name: Ricardo Location: Scotland Watch: Rolex BLNR Posts: 851	I YOLO'd it day one. Cheap jewellers screwdriver and pulled two links. Easy as hell

5 February 2017, 08:19 AM	#10
varkom "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: NYC Posts: 151	its very easy to do, takes like 1 minute if you can operate a screw driver, you can do it blindfolded __________________ "With Rolex I sought to create a name that would be easy to pronounce in all the European languages and that could easily and elegantly grace the dial of a watch." –Hans Wilsdorf, Founder of Rolex in 1908. F/S Like New Omega Seamaster 300 Two-Tone Titanium/Rose Gold w/ Blue Dial - $6,000 shipped(I give a discount for face to face in NYC)

5 February 2017, 08:56 AM	#11
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,443	Turning a screw is the same on a fifty dollar watch as a 5k watch..... Just take your time and use the right tool.

5 February 2017, 08:57 AM	#12
OhioMade "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Las Vegas, NV Watch: OP 41 Posts: 76	Heat links with hair dryer for a couple minutes to release the Locktite, use a hollow point screwdriver, tape around the hole in case you slip, go slowly, use a loupe or magnifying glasses. I just removed a link from my new Tudor Ranger, after learning all these tips from TRF. The 1.6mm hollow point screwdriver was too wide, but I used a nailfile to shape the screwdriver head to fit. Good luck! Sent from my LG-H900 using Tapatalk

5 February 2017, 08:58 AM	#13
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,047	Well...it's a little more complicated than just getting the right screwdriver, although that's the main part, for sure. Depending on what model of watch you get, you may have to adjust the micro adjustments in the clasp...which can be a problematic if you don't know what you're doing and calls for a smaller screwdriver or adjustment tool. Also, jubilee or presidential bracelets use a different size screwdriver than the oyster bracelet. So...what exactly are you intending to buy?

5 February 2017, 03:19 PM	#14
JSolano305 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Miami 305 Watch: 114060/116710BLNR Posts: 903	It's between a 114060 and 116334. Should be purchasing it in the next few days. New BTW. My first Rolex too :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

5 February 2017, 03:22 PM	#15
armen34 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: OC Posts: 1,466	Congrats

5 February 2017, 04:37 PM	#16
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	Despite previous advice on this thread J please don't use just any 1.6mm screwdriver and not a cheap one. Source the correct width and thickness hollow ground screwdriver like a Rolex 2100. __________________ E

5 February 2017, 05:48 PM	#18
Andad 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Eddie Location: Australia Watch: A few. Posts: 37,533	One of my favourites. Enjoy wearing it. Oh, and forget the hairdryer, It won't come close to breaking down the loctite. Google the 221 or 222 spec and check it out. Attached Images __________________ E

5 February 2017, 06:25 PM	#19
Speed "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: USA Posts: 19,706	I walk into my local RSC...and say hi to the very nice people / head guy. They treat me like a wonderful customer and adjust my bracelet. I try it on, they make a couple of adjustments, I try to pay, they say no, I thank them profusely and leave. After such great treatment, I gladly bring my watches in for repair and servicing as needed.

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