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smh223 · 21 April 2021, 05:27 AM

Looking forward to testing this tonight ... will post pics after I do

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JC180 · 21 April 2021, 05:31 AM

Be careful those prongs are very sharp. It's excellent if you absolutely must remove a bracelet but I try not to mess with my Rolex

stylinleems · 21 April 2021, 05:34 AM

Important point...

TAPE THE LUGS!! (just in case the tweezers slip) and take your time!

Master_Grogu · 21 April 2021, 05:35 AM

Next post:

I scratched the lugs, how can I polish them ?

JerBear · 21 April 2021, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Next post:

I scratched the lugs, how can I polish them ?

Good luck OP!

iTreelex · 21 April 2021, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by master_grogu

next post:

I scratched the lugs, how can i polish them ?

+1

Rebel · 21 April 2021, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master_Grogu

Next post:

I scratched the lugs, how can I polish them ?

Lol.

drm20 · 21 April 2021, 05:59 AM

Great tool! Yes, take your time and tape the lugs

RichM · 21 April 2021, 06:26 AM

Nice. Good luck tonight.

kieselguhr · 21 April 2021, 06:32 AM

By the way.

I find it best used for bracelet removal but not so much bracelet install. For install I’ll just do it the old school method and use the 6767-F and push in the spring bar 1 side at a time.

Dr.Stu · 21 April 2021, 06:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

By the way.

I find it best used for bracelet removal but not so much bracelet install. For install I’ll just do it the old school method and use the 6767-F and push in the spring bar 1 side at a time.

I do the same. (The tips of the 7825 are sharp!)

I also recommend taping the lugs, having good lighting, and I always use these:

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pikers · 21 April 2021, 06:56 AM

Excellent decision. Legit the best purchase I've made for my watches. Well worth the money. Enjoy!

Harry-57 · 21 April 2021, 07:09 AM

It's a good tool for bracelet removal. Just go easy with it.

Good luck.

173rdabn · 21 April 2021, 07:35 AM

Careful, careful and all will be well.

nat · 21 April 2021, 07:47 AM

I have a 7825. But, prefer the 3153. Have adequate lighting, proper finger leverage, go careful and slow. After a few times, you will be an expert.

smh223 · 21 April 2021, 08:34 AM

So, I’ve got good light and tape and can depress the springs on each side, but it doesn’t seem to depress them enough for me to remove the end link. What am I doing wrong?

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77T · 21 April 2021, 08:38 AM

You should be fine if you’re watchful of the way the forks fit your particular watch/bracelet combination.

Beforehand, just consider using one side of the tweezers in an off-set manner to gauge how well the fork fits into the cutout in the endlink. While doing so, check how well it engages the tiny flange on the springbar pin.

This would let you know if anything is balky before taping up and going further with the process.

I have this tool you just bought. For years I used the single probe 7767 and still prefer it. But as I got older, the knuckles in my thumbs began to give me fits with the pressure needed to push up on the endlink (prolly low-level arthritis setting up).

So the tweezers end that problem - good luck tonight.

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Cru Jones · 21 April 2021, 08:48 AM

Getting them off is easy, but getting them back on can be tricky for me, even with this tool.

Boaters · 21 April 2021, 09:09 AM

Good luck ... Patience is a virtue.

brandrea · 21 April 2021, 09:31 AM

I’m all thumbs when it comes to this stuff

Hope you are steady handed

101031-28 · 21 April 2021, 10:45 AM

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I’m all thumbs when it comes to this stuff

Hope you are steady handed

+1

smh223 · 21 April 2021, 09:54 AM

Works like a charm on my 116610. But on my 16710 it’s not effective. Not sure why.

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smh223 · 21 April 2021, 10:27 AM

Success. Definitely didn’t work as well as I thought it would on the 16710. I’m not sure if it was due to the spring bars or what. In any event, I won’t be playing with it again anytime soon.

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Irydium · 21 April 2021, 10:33 AM

In addition to taping up the lugs like many posters already stated, I recommend taping up the bottom of the endlink as well. I've had the tweezers slip from the springbar and snap together, leaving a scratch on the underside of the endlink.

richydave99 · 21 April 2021, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by smh223

Success. Definitely didn’t work as well as I thought it would on the 16710. I’m not sure if it was due to the spring bars or what. In any event, I won’t be playing with it again anytime soon.

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Be more careful next time, though ones carefulness can never really be over emphasize. Good to hear it was a success. Enjoy

Boaters · 21 April 2021, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smh223

Success. Definitely didn’t work as well as I thought it would on the 16710. I’m not sure if it was due to the spring bars or what. In any event, I won’t be playing with it again anytime soon.

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Great job ... Now you need to get going on insert changes it really is easy

BNA/LION · 21 April 2021, 12:26 PM

Nice! Good to see it worked for you.

928ktgold · 21 April 2021, 04:29 PM

I bought these and kind of wish I didn’t. Taped up everything but still dented my lugs. Careful!

russeree · 21 April 2021, 05:11 PM

Destroyed my bb58 with a set of these before determining that I will not be attempting to reinstall the bracelet on on 16710

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Das · 21 April 2021, 06:22 PM

I didn't tape lugs and scratched a watch with this thing - never use it now - I stick with the old school 'none tweezer' type tool.

21 April 2021, 05:27 AM	#1
smh223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 323	New toy Looking forward to testing this tonight ... will post pics after I do Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2021, 05:34 AM	#3
stylinleems 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: N/A Watch: 116500 Posts: 3,216	Important point... TAPE THE LUGS!! (just in case the tweezers slip) and take your time! __________________ Rolex: 126334 (BL) \| 116610LN \| 116500LN (WT) \| 116500LN (BK) \| 126710BLRO \| 116610LV \| 116710BLNR

21 April 2021, 06:26 AM	#9
RichM 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Real Name: Richie Location: "Nowhere Man" Watch: out now,take care! Posts: 29,749	Nice. Good luck tonight. __________________ "I love to work at nothing all day" TRF #139960

21 April 2021, 07:47 AM	#15
nat "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CT, USA Posts: 141	I have a 7825. But, prefer the 3153. Have adequate lighting, proper finger leverage, go careful and slow. After a few times, you will be an expert. Attached Images

21 April 2021, 08:38 AM	#17
77T 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 42,014	You should be fine if you’re watchful of the way the forks fit your particular watch/bracelet combination. Beforehand, just consider using one side of the tweezers in an off-set manner to gauge how well the fork fits into the cutout in the endlink. While doing so, check how well it engages the tiny flange on the springbar pin. This would let you know if anything is balky before taping up and going further with the process. I have this tool you just bought. For years I used the single probe 7767 and still prefer it. But as I got older, the knuckles in my thumbs began to give me fits with the pressure needed to push up on the endlink (prolly low-level arthritis setting up). So the tweezers end that problem - good luck tonight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

21 April 2021, 05:31 AM	#2
JC180 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Jacob Location: UK Watch: BLNR, BLRO, LV, SD Posts: 355	Be careful those prongs are very sharp. It's excellent if you absolutely must remove a bracelet but I try not to mess with my Rolex

21 April 2021, 05:35 AM	#4
Master_Grogu Banned Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tokyo Posts: 969	Next post: I scratched the lugs, how can I polish them ?

21 April 2021, 05:59 AM	#8
drm20 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Dave Location: Scottsdale, AZ Watch: Just one more Posts: 1,062	Great tool! Yes, take your time and tape the lugs

21 April 2021, 06:32 AM	#10
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	By the way. I find it best used for bracelet removal but not so much bracelet install. For install I’ll just do it the old school method and use the 6767-F and push in the spring bar 1 side at a time.

21 April 2021, 06:56 AM	#12
pikers "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New England Posts: 248	Excellent decision. Legit the best purchase I've made for my watches. Well worth the money. Enjoy!

21 April 2021, 07:09 AM	#13
Harry-57 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Real Name: Harry Location: England Posts: 10,669	It's a good tool for bracelet removal. Just go easy with it. Good luck.

21 April 2021, 07:35 AM	#14
173rdabn 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Real Name: George Location: Cape Cod Watch: 216570 Explorer II Posts: 2,421	Careful, careful and all will be well.

21 April 2021, 08:34 AM	#16
smh223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 323	So, I’ve got good light and tape and can depress the springs on each side, but it doesn’t seem to depress them enough for me to remove the end link. What am I doing wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2021, 08:48 AM	#18
Cru Jones 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 35,299	Getting them off is easy, but getting them back on can be tricky for me, even with this tool.

21 April 2021, 09:09 AM	#19
Boaters 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2015 Real Name: Mike Location: Pacific Northwest Watch: 116610LV 16710 SD Posts: 10,653	Good luck ... Patience is a virtue.

21 April 2021, 09:31 AM	#20
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,080	I’m all thumbs when it comes to this stuff Hope you are steady handed

21 April 2021, 09:54 AM	#22
smh223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 323	Works like a charm on my 116610. But on my 16710 it’s not effective. Not sure why. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2021, 10:27 AM	#23
smh223 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 323	Success. Definitely didn’t work as well as I thought it would on the 16710. I’m not sure if it was due to the spring bars or what. In any event, I won’t be playing with it again anytime soon. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

21 April 2021, 10:33 AM	#24
Irydium "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Real Name: David Location: Vancouver Posts: 109	In addition to taping up the lugs like many posters already stated, I recommend taping up the bottom of the endlink as well. I've had the tweezers slip from the springbar and snap together, leaving a scratch on the underside of the endlink.

21 April 2021, 12:26 PM	#27
BNA/LION 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: May 2011 Real Name: Larry Location: San Diego, CA Watch: ROLEX Posts: 25,650	Nice! Good to see it worked for you. __________________ ✦ 28238 President DD 18K/YG ✦ 16610LN SS Sub ✦ 16613 18K/SS Serti ✦ 16550 Exp II Non-Rail Cream Dial ✦ Daytona C 116500 ✦ 126710 BLRO GMT-Master II ✦ NEXT-->? ⛳ Hole In One! 10/3/19 DMCC 5th hole, par 3, 168 yards w/ 4-Iron.

21 April 2021, 04:29 PM	#28
928ktgold 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: LA Watch: what’s next. Posts: 1,224	I bought these and kind of wish I didn’t. Taped up everything but still dented my lugs. Careful!

21 April 2021, 05:11 PM	#29
russeree "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Oregon Watch: 214270 Posts: 341	Destroyed my bb58 with a set of these before determining that I will not be attempting to reinstall the bracelet on on 16710 Sent from my SM-G986U using Tapatalk __________________ 214270 - 124273 - 16710

21 April 2021, 06:22 PM	#30
Das "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 198	I didn't tape lugs and scratched a watch with this thing - never use it now - I stick with the old school 'none tweezer' type tool.

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