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crazymcmichael · 10 June 2018, 06:36 PM

Sorry for this stupid question, but can every jeweler remove a link of my Rolex watch? It seems a bit to big and i'd like to remove one link. Is it best to go to a ROLEX AD or is every jewelrystore oke?

BRLEX850 · 10 June 2018, 07:08 PM

I bought mines from a TS here and brought it to a local AD to remove a couple links. Afterwards I asked the sales guy, how much I owe you and he said nothing.

They'll do it free of charge to possibly garner future business.

I did try on a few watches.

padi56 · 10 June 2018, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

Sorry for this stupid question, but can every jeweler remove a link of my Rolex watch? It seems a bit to big and i'd like to remove one link. Is it best to go to a ROLEX AD or is every jewelrystore oke?

If you can undo a screw DIY its very easy to do you might have to apply a bit of heat to the link with a hairdryer to loosen the screw but it is a very simple task to do.

crazymcmichael · 10 June 2018, 07:55 PM

im not handy, have to ask it to somebody im afraid ;)… I will go around a dealer :)

Tools · 11 June 2018, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by crazymcmichael

im not handy, have to ask it to somebody im afraid ;)… I will go around a dealer :)

Any watchmaker can take a link out for you. Some AD's let the sales staff do the job and they can be a bit ham-fisted with it.

Boaters · 11 June 2018, 05:45 AM

You will learn letting other people do that will at some point be a problem as in scratching or marring your watch or screws. Do yourself a favor read up on it get the proper tools and do it yourself you will find that it is fun and a great part of the hobby for me anyway.

crazymcmichael · 18 June 2018, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Any watchmaker can take a link out for you. Some AD's let the sales staff do the job and they can be a bit ham-fisted with it.

Brought it to the AD in the end,, was free of charge + a cup of coffee didn't buy it at them.

Peter99 · 18 June 2018, 11:19 PM

When I bought my first Rolex, an Exp 39mm at an AD, it was necessary to remove a link and thinking that he would be an expert at the job allowed him to do so.
On returning home I noticed he had scratched with the screwdriver both areas around the screw head.
For my next Rolex, a SubC with date, before purchase I asked the AD to order me a Rolex Screwdriver Ref. No. 2100. Which he did, at a cost of about £22.00.
He mentioned that he had never had this request before.
This is the tool for the job. It is quite small therefore less chance of stripping a thread.
Part of the blade which engages with the screw head slot is machined perfectly parallel with no taper which gives it less chance to rise out of the slot to scratch polished surfaces.
As a back-up, apply to the screwhole a small drop of Loctite No. 222.
Job done!
It’s worth doing yourself!
PS I was able to remove the scratches with Autosol cream. Phew!

gt0279a · 19 June 2018, 01:19 AM

Invest in a 1.7mm hollow ground screwdriver and some loctite.

crazymcmichael · 19 June 2018, 02:24 AM

i do not want to take more links off,, my Rolexes would love to be on their bracelets, they are very pure breed s. I don't want to mess with there straps, i am sure they won't like so now it fits it fits. Otherwise i bring it back to the Rolex DR...

Off Script · 19 June 2018, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by gt0279a

Invest in a 1.7mm hollow ground screwdriver and some loctite.

This.

OP I got my screwdriver and a few other tools from Otto Frei. It works perfectly. I bought Loctite 222 from Amazon.

10 June 2018, 06:36 PM	#1
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	Where to remove a link Sorry for this stupid question, but can every jeweler remove a link of my Rolex watch? It seems a bit to big and i'd like to remove one link. Is it best to go to a ROLEX AD or is every jewelrystore oke?

19 June 2018, 01:19 AM	#9
gt0279a "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: Steve Location: Georgia Watch: All of them Posts: 579	Invest in a 1.7mm hollow ground screwdriver and some loctite. __________________ Current: Rolex Daytona 116500 \| Rolex Submariner 116610 \| Zenith El Primero 03.2150.400/69 Past: Rolex Sea Dweller 126600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 116600 \| Rolex Sea Dweller 16600 \| Rolex Submariner 16610 \| Rolex Submariner 1680

10 June 2018, 07:08 PM	#2
BRLEX850 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Louisiana Posts: 12	I bought mines from a TS here and brought it to a local AD to remove a couple links. Afterwards I asked the sales guy, how much I owe you and he said nothing. They'll do it free of charge to possibly garner future business. I did try on a few watches.

10 June 2018, 07:55 PM	#4
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	im not handy, have to ask it to somebody im afraid ;)… I will go around a dealer :)

11 June 2018, 05:45 AM	#6
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	You will learn letting other people do that will at some point be a problem as in scratching or marring your watch or screws. Do yourself a favor read up on it get the proper tools and do it yourself you will find that it is fun and a great part of the hobby for me anyway.

18 June 2018, 11:19 PM	#8
Peter99 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London Watch: 116610LN & 214270 Posts: 493	When I bought my first Rolex, an Exp 39mm at an AD, it was necessary to remove a link and thinking that he would be an expert at the job allowed him to do so. On returning home I noticed he had scratched with the screwdriver both areas around the screw head. For my next Rolex, a SubC with date, before purchase I asked the AD to order me a Rolex Screwdriver Ref. No. 2100. Which he did, at a cost of about £22.00. He mentioned that he had never had this request before. This is the tool for the job. It is quite small therefore less chance of stripping a thread. Part of the blade which engages with the screw head slot is machined perfectly parallel with no taper which gives it less chance to rise out of the slot to scratch polished surfaces. As a back-up, apply to the screwhole a small drop of Loctite No. 222. Job done! It’s worth doing yourself! PS I was able to remove the scratches with Autosol cream. Phew!

19 June 2018, 02:24 AM	#10
crazymcmichael "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Here Watch: Sub 114060, 216570 Posts: 2,157	i do not want to take more links off,, my Rolexes would love to be on their bracelets, they are very pure breed s. I don't want to mess with there straps, i am sure they won't like so now it fits it fits. Otherwise i bring it back to the Rolex DR...

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