Rollex watchband repair

Aug 31, 2004 5 Replies
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This isn't as OT as it sounds.



My wife picked me up a Rollex knockoff for a gag on a recent trip to Asia. I thought I'd use it as a spare. However, the band is very large- I need to remove several links. I assumed that the pins that seem to hinge the links were like those pins that hold a watchband in place,and could be removed easily. Not true. Are these pins press fit? Do I need some sort of fancy press? Anyone know how to shorten a Rollex band?



If I need a press I figure I can make one up, but wanted to be sure that is what I need to do before I start. I tried tapping on them using a steel pin with a pretty good diameter match, and it barely budged them.


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On pretty much all of these bands there is some provision for shortening them, but the strategy differs with each type of construction.

If you could post a picture of the band, I suspect it would save more than the requisite 1000 words.

Paul K. Dickman

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It's not a Rollex, so the generic, not the Rollex-specific (if there is one) procedure is appropriate. The pins on most watch bands are not symmetrical. They may be tapered or have a slight bulge on one side. Usually, the only tool you need is a paper clip. Also, some pins are split, so if you go from the wrong (open) end, they just jam in tighter. A futher variation is that not all of the links have removable pins. The removable pins are usually those near the band snap.

Boris

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Here's what you need:

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