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Rolex Watch Bracelet Resizing (Screws)
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- Опубликовано: 16 авг 2024
- Resizing a Rolex Bracelet (Jubilee)
Featured Watch: Rolex DateJust 41 126334 White Dial
Tools:
Bracelet Stand
1.6mm or 1.7mm Hollow Ground Flat Head Screw Driver
Loctite (Medium) [Any Medium Strength Thread Locker]
Toothpick
If Required: Butane Torch
I had all necessary tools but all i need a rolex..
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Put a piece of clear tape over the screw and link BEFORE you put the screw driver on the screw. It will protect the link surrounding the screw in case your screwdriver slips off.
Thank you so much for this suggestion ! Very useful ! :)
Terrible suggestion, this is how you dent the skrews
Watchmakers do not do it.
Old video, but just what I was looking for. Went slow and carefully, and got it done with zero damage. Thanks for posting!
Glad it helped!
But I used a hair dryer. Blow torch is overkill, imo. I would have burned the house down...@@DavidPhamChannel
@@michaels3897 Unless you can isolate the hot air to a single screw you will be removing the loctites effectiveness from the surrounding screws.
I had two screws to loosen, as I was taking out a link. I merely used a microfiber cloth to cover the nearest screw I didn't want to loosen and heated the two I did. Worked perfectly. @@DavidPhamChannel
Best and most complete tutorial out here. On point.
Im pretty sure Rolex uses 1.6 mm screws for the Oyster bracelet and 1.4mm for the Jubilee. Using the exact same size screwdriver limits the potential for the screwdriver to walk or slip out and scratch your bracelet or damage the slot in the screw head. That said, i can personally tell you a 1.6mm Panerai screwdriver works perfectly on the Rolex Oyster links and fits like a glove. Its an exact match if you like to get super surgical when working on your fine time pieces. Also, you should only use purple low strength Loctite when installing your bracelet screws and only apply it into the threaded hole on the link and not on the threads on the screw. One more tip...if you put a little 3" x 3" piece of soft t-shirt into the widest channel of the bracelet block to fully line it before you insert the bracelet, you limit the potential for the outside of the links to get micro scratches from the corners of the plastic. Good luck to everyone willing to take their time and work on their own watches!
Good info!
I just got my DateJust 41 and need to add two links to the jubilee bracelet. What brand screwdriver should I use and what bracelet block? Your expertise is much appreciated!
@@SeattleSteelLLC I wouldn't say I'm an expert but a Bergeon screw driver is best, the block doesn't matter really.
@@DavidPhamChannelwhat size screwdriver did u use? I used a 0.9mm on my 36 dj and it didn’t fit at all
@@zacharychang6713 That's definitely too small, i use a 1.6mm, others have said a 1.7mm works too
Very useful explainer, David, just what I was looking for ! Thanks for making this video.
David, excellent video. Thank you so much!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you!! was so scared to touch my watch LOL you assured me i wont break it
Glad I could help!
Thank you sir. This saved me from going to a jeweler for them to order a link and install for me. Probably saved me a thousand dollars or so.
Glad I could help
Thousand dollars for a link and a couple of minutes of labour??
@@magnusberger6762 in a major city with a legitimate estimate, absolutely.
@@dogsalwaysbarkatbetamaleswoof Absolute bullshit. I took mine to an AD in London. Not even where I bought the watch. They charged me £30. Can't stand liars.
@@mike8631 I was able to add my link myself and I saved money. No one gives a damn what your quotes were on that side of the planet and I won't be competing with your nonsense rhetoric about liars either.
Excellent demonstration
Thank you! Cheers!
That's the best video I've ever seen
Thanks a lot!
Glad you liked it!
I got my new gold rolex oynx presidential 2 days ago but its a bit big and i was wondering how to resize it and ur vid helped a lot and luckily i got all the tools as well so it was a great experience, Thank you :))
Glad to have helped.
I’m afraid doing the links i might break it so this video really helps a lot thanks
Glad to help, hope it all went well.
I used a 1.4 mm screw driver that came in my Stanley set. It was the smallest screw driver in the set.
Also use a "low strength" threadlocker like Loctite 222MS (Purple), never use medium or high strength as these 2 will cause issues removing screws.
Great video! Do you know of any videos that show the clasp adjustment? I think there are 3 possible positions, but I'm not sure if you can use a spring bar tool or how that works
Hi Sean, sorry for the delay on this reply. I don't have a video to do this but thought some photos will help. You will need a spring bar tool, spring bar tweezers would be ideal. In the photo you can see the 3 possible positions, I'm currently using the middle position. There are notches in the bracelet to allow for spring bar tool access. Hope this helps.
i.postimg.cc/5JhyW8Wt/PXL-20230619-182331336.jpg
How do you know which link to take out? Always in the middle? Or end?
If you need two links out, is it best to remove one link on each side of the clasp? Or doesn’t it matter?
It's best to remove from both side but the key is position the clasp right in the middle of your wrist, to achieve this you need more length on the 12 oclock side.
wrong loctite. those links not coming back out.
Great video. Two questions: 1. Can the screw theoretically go in either side of the link? 2. Are the screw heads easy to damage? Thank you
No I think the screw is single sided. Yes they can be, be sure to use a well fitting screw driver.
why bother cleaning the screw with a wooden toothpick? Woulnt it be more effective rinsing with soap and warm water and air drying it? thanks for the upload
Yeah for sure, the more old material you can get off the better.
what can I do if a screw is really tight and I can not unscrew it?
you will need to heat up the screw to loosen the bond.
Thank you for this!
My pleasure!
Thank you.
So to make it smaller you’d remove the links then put one of the pins back in. Thank you so much.
You got it!
Hi, what should do if already remove all then link but still loose on my hand? Is there are any way to cut it to make it shorter?
i wouldn't recommend cutting any of the links, there are more adjustments you can do on the clasp to make it shorter. You will need a spring bar tool to make those clasp adjustments.
@@DavidPhamChannel tq
I tried and I could'nt even remove a single screw, it's hyper hard to do and actually kinda screwed up the head of the screw. I'll just go to the shop.
Sounds like your screw might have an excessive amount of locktite which needs to be disengaged. Shop will probably be able to replace your screw too. Best of luck!
I’m wondering if I could take out the links without screws as I have skinny wrists
No, you will not be able to do that. Only the links with screws are removable. However, there are multiple adjustments that can be made to help you. 1. Remove all the links with screws. 2 Change the bracelet / clasp position to the shortest config. 3. Do not engage the bracelet easy adjustment.
Im trying with a 0.08mm screwdriver and this is impossible, where do I even get smaller screwdrivers
Anywhere really, they normally come in a kit. Try electronic stores or pick up a Bergeon
My screw won’t come out. I try to take it out with a screw driver but I won’t come out. When I twist the the screw it spins but doesn’t come out. Can someone help me?
It sounds like the threads in your screw are gone. You'll need to get a new screw. You can probably push the screw out from the other end.
Do you notice any issues of link stiffness/not articulating when using medium strength loctite on just the threads inside of the link? I think I've been applying threadlock wrong the entire time (on the threads of the screw ifself) and it's been causing some of the links on the bracelets of some of my cheaper watches to stiffen up, even just with a low strength thread lock. I try to avoid having to use it all together but once you resize a bracelet a couple times you don't necessarily have that same confidence you do when you first sized it. I guess my question is, does this method allow the links to articulate properly? I think getting thread lock inside of the middle link is what's causing my problems, and I think this method might avoid that.
Oh wow, sounds like a problem, fortunately I haven't experienced this myself. Just be careful when putting the screw in and only use a small amount. What you can do is boil your bracelet links for a short time, this will render the loctite useless, an ultrasonic cleaner may do the same.
@@DavidPhamChannel thanks mate. I figured I was just doing it wrong. Thankfully with low strength thead lock it's easy to disassemble and clean. Good to hear you're not having any issues with medium, I'll keep this in mind for the future 👍.
It’s better to use a heat gun over a torch. There is less chance of harming the metal
The reasoning for the torch is you can isolate the heat to only a single link/screw. Using a heat gun would cause all the surrounding screws loctite to disengage.
My heat gun has different tips that allow me to focus the heat in different ways.
If taking out 3 links do you take out 2 on the 6 o’clock side and 1 on the 12 o’clock side? Also what side screwdriver did you use for the Datejust? Thanks!
Depends but generally yes, remove more links from 6 o'clock side. 1.6mm hollow ground.
whats the brand of the screw, do you have a link.. thanks
Have very small wrist so what if I adjust the bracelet n it’s still big
You can also adjust the clasp. The clasp has 3 adjustments points.
I have a small wrist, I removed all possible links but my coworker’s is the exact same watch and same wrist size as me and he’s got his sized perfectly. How do I remove more links??
You can't remove more links you'll need to use the adjustment in the clasp. Looks at the underside of the clasp and you'll see a series of pivot points to further adjust the length of the bracelet.
@@DavidPhamChannel i have the same exact watch you use in this video. You’re saying I can adjust the clasp from this exact watch? I will try when I come home from work.
@@TrapKingz. yes I am, there's 3 levels of adjustment. Default is the middle setting so you can probably shrink the bracelet down a couple mm.
@@DavidPhamChannel I checked and I see what you’re talking about but it looks like it needs a special tool to push the bar to get the shorter length on the micro adjustment.
@@TrapKingz. yup, you'll need a spring bar tool. Or you can take it to a competent watchmaker.
Hello, do u have the measurements of the screw pin?
Hi, sorry i don't have them.
Hi David. Great video thanks.
Before I order, may i check, are you sure the screwdriver required for a Jubilee is a 1.6mm (as per video description)? You state 1mm in the video itself and various forums say that the Jubilee screws are smaller than the Oyster (which for sure is 1.6mm).
Many thanks 🙏
Sorry I don't my have the answer, just went through my set of screw drivers and 1.6mm fits the best, there may be a better one out there that I don't own. I personally haven't had any problems with the 1.6mm. hope that helps.
@@DavidPhamChannel thanks for the swift response David. Much appreciated
Do Tudors come with loctite preinstalled at the factory as well?
No idea, never owned one.
do you need the lock tight? or can you just reassemble the link?
Using loctite is the recommended method and what the AD does. You really don't need to but it will definitely help your screws stay set. Would suck to have a screw come lose and drop your watch.
What to do if i removed all the removable links, and still the jubilee bracelet is still loose fit? I preferred snung fit. Please help.
The clasp is also adjustable.
@@DavidPhamChannel thanks david!
Is it possible to replace the first link just below the watch? I mean the first one just like the other links?
Are you talking about the link that touches the watch case? Or the link that touches the clasp?
@@DavidPhamChannel the link that between the part which touches the watch but it is the same as bracelet lugs. I mean not the first part that connect bracelet with the watch itself. I hope you understood me becouse this link has no any screw hole it keeps the last part of the watch with two gold link.
@@Mach.87 As far as i know those links are not replicable, you would need a whole new bracelet. There are companies that can fix the bracelet but i don't know if any are where you live. Hope that helps
@@DavidPhamChannel thank you, I consider to have it made in custom way by a jeweler if it is possible.
Save me a couple of bucks. Thank you
I used a paper clip in place of the screw on my Jubilee Datejust 36 cause I lost my screw somewhere. Temporary fix oh well😂
Be careful with that haha. It probably works but just be careful not to strip the threads or to loosen the hole, or you’ll never get a screw to stay in that link again. If you have to force the paper clip in then it’s too thick and could damage the link.
05:50 I'll take my tooth brush. Period.
08:44 "If it's not in the middle of the screw.." - *you will be screwed* ! Ha, ha..
Is one link of oyster the same (length) of an oyster link? Thanks
I think the oyster links are larger, but i dont know for sure.
Where can I buy an extra screw for my Batman jubilee bracelet?
I'd contact and Rolex dealer or a Rolex certified watchmaker.
I don't see those flat heads.. I'm guessing I received a fake 1...
Or the previous own already took all the links out
Flatheads are a pretty standard pattern so it sounds like it.
@@DavidPhamChannel all I have found is arrows on the inside. It doesn't look like they are pointing at a screw.
Thanks for the video and information 🙏
hi, about the sizing of the links. Does the 12 side always need to have more links than the 6 side? on any watch bracelet?
Yes, this applies for all bracelets.
@@DavidPhamChannel i see because mine have a hidden butterfly clasp
@@davidsonviray1403 Oh i see the hidden butterfly clasp may be a little different but i still think the braclent should be longer on hte 12 oclock side.
@@DavidPhamChannel ok thanks, because i just had my bracelet adjusted and i tried the other way around the more link on the 6 and it's kinda weird?. i will try later to remove 2 links on the 6 and +2 on the 12 or -1 on the 6 and +1 on the 12
What to do if i removed all the removable links,but the jubilee bracelet is still loose? Cause I prefer snug fit.
What screwdriver set are you using in this video?
1.6mm hollowground
Is the thread seal glue application necessary?
It's not, its just for added security and peace of mind.
Edit: Its also how your watch comes from the AD, so it makes sense to continue the practice.
Not related to the topic but I believe that some Rolex fellows might help me out Lol. I have a 126231 and it always delays around 6 mins before it changes the date at midnight. Is it normal or something? I asked the AD and they told me that it is normal.
This is very normal. Mine changes 4 mins after midnight.
David Pham thanks mate
David Pham Hi bạn, nhìn tên mình đoán bạn là người Việt. Cái 126231 của mình, hôm qua mình lấy tay di mạnh ở chỗ càng dây, thấy hơi nhúc nhích (chỗ nối case với bracelet), không biết của bạn có thế k nhỉ ? Mình đang hơi thắc mắc, đang tính mang qua AD check.
@@hoanganh6779 nó sẽ ổn thôi, nhưng nếu bạn lo lắng, bạn có thể mang nó đến AD
You want me to use a blowtorch on my new Rolex?! - Fuck it im going to a dealer..
me too. I need a link taking out of my oyster bracelet. for the sake of a few quid I'm taking it to a professional.
It's steel or precious metal. A few seconds of heat won't hurt it.
I'm always scared I'm going to scratch my watch!
I think everyone feels the same, just be careful.
What's the brand and model of the screwdriver?
Just a generic screw driver from the hardware store.
David Pham size?
@@obcx8004 it's a 1.6mm. If you can get a hollow ground screwdriver.
@@DavidPhamChannelI'm interested in buying the exact same screwdriver, what's the brand and model please?
@@felixwambua6890 it's actually a generic one from an electronics store. I don't recommend it since I don't think the quality is there. If you are looking for one look at Bergeon, they make excellent tools.
deap breath ethan. dont break your brand new rolex
Bonjour, comment raccourcir par le fermoir ?
Il peut être raccourci en ajustant le point de connexion au bracelet, vous aurez besoin d'un outil de barre à ressort. Le processus lui-même n'a pas changé depuis des années et est simple.
@@DavidPhamChannel la barre à ressort ne traverse pas le fermoir (modele 2021) . On peut cependant gagner 5 mm en pliant le bracelet dans (sous) le fermoir ;
What is hollow ground?
Hollow ground refers to the taper of the bit. Here's a link
whiteglovefans.com/blog/2014/9/13/screw-drivers
@@DavidPhamChannel thanks 😊
Clown !! U didn't clarify the end to fit to the buckler
What you are trying to say?
Fuck, I stripped the screw from my new datejust 36 blue dial 😭 guess I will send it to RSC or bring it to the AD
Rough, getting a screw replaced shouldn't be too bad, best of luck!
@@DavidPhamChannel Thanks! yeah it really sucks tho, got it from my dad as a gift for getting my driving license but he didn't buy it with me so the shop couldn't remove links at the time of purchase. The screws are really tight and my screwdriver was 0.1mm too small
@@jayden5718 The important thing is to be patient and take your time. And of course use the right tool for the job. Screws are no big deal and easy to replace so chalk that up as a lesson learned.
@@DavidPhamChannel yeah, luckily it isn't anything important and a modern model since Rolex doesn't service quite some older vintage models anymore I heard.
where can i buy lock tight?
Any hardware store will sell it. Try home depot if you have one near you.
just make sure it's genuine low strength Loctite , you don't want to use cheap stuff as it could bearing or assembly fit as that screw will NEVER shift again.
I hate those types of pins, I nearly ruined my Rolex trying to get that crap out!
Glad it worked out in the end.
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That’s not a screw/pin that’s just a screw
Haha you are right, i guess the pin is integrated in the screw.
@@DavidPhamChannel what size do I need for the pin/screw for my day date 40?
@@vitalvisualz sorry I don't know for sure but it's possible it uses the same screws as the Jubilee.
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