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@frankhandy88684 жыл бұрын
When I got my 16570 in the mail it was too big. I took it to my local AD as I did not want to ruin it, and I asked how much they would charge me to size it. They were very kind and did it for free even though I didn’t buy it from them! They told me that because they are a Rolex AD they size them for free!
@stiglnsborgsaxbjrn33924 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing, Guy, things are not always as difficult as they seem, it is about having the right tools and knowing what you are doing, just like working on a french car. The Stig
@cali-pa887326 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@pabss3193 Жыл бұрын
Thank you, you just helped me make my explorer 2 a tad tighter, was driving me nuts!
@stingGraff333 Жыл бұрын
I’ve added/removed links on other watches but have been nervous to try on my Datejust. After this video I’m kicking myself for not trying sooner. Super helpful, thank you!!
@JustBlueFish Жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@stingGraff333 Жыл бұрын
@@JustBlueFish Worked like a charm! Thanks again! Do you happen to have any recommendations for polishing out small scratches in these bracelets? I inherited my watch from a family member and have worn it almost every day since I’ve been entrusted with it-sharing my “go-to” watch spot with my uncle’s old Breitling Grand Premier. They’ve both picked up some scratches over the years, and I’ll love to clean them up a little bit.
@JustBlueFish Жыл бұрын
@@stingGraff333 If you really care about the watch I'd have it refinished professional at a Rolex Service center or Rolex Authorized dealer who has a certified technician on staff. There are some do-it-yourself things you could try but it probably won't turn out well. Maybe try it on a cheaper watch first, but for brushed surfaces you can buff the surface with a scotch brite pad and for polished surfaces you can use Cape Cod Polishing cloths. I've done both of those on cheap watches and what I can tell you is, it's not close to the same brushing or polishing level as what a Rolex looks like when it's new or freshly serviced. For a cheap watch, it's ok but I'd never use those products on my Rolex - just to be warned.
@jwalkerjr4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Guy. I know this post is several months old, but I just bought a new Explorer 1 and had my AD remove 1 link. It's close to a good fit, but knowing there is a micro-adjust is just great information that I wasn't easily able to find. Heading back to the AD for their help. I'd do it myself if I had that tool, but considering I just purchased, will let them do the work :) Thanks again! This was a great video.
@robertmcclay39984 жыл бұрын
Good honest review, I went looking for the same model a few months back I don’t want to pay over retail, I settled for a Tudor Pelagos Lhd at half the price. Love it. I still want a no date though I would prefer the no ceramic version.
@brandonfromlondonuk34842 жыл бұрын
I have tried every adjustment and cant get it to sit correctly on my wrist 🤔
@hellooscarr Жыл бұрын
Super helpful! Was able to adjust with the right tools.
@JustBlueFish Жыл бұрын
Glad it helped.
@evh46114 жыл бұрын
Alright this is a great video. I really like to resize my Explorer bracelet and my Oyster Perpetual bracelet. Now i will attempt that myself
@JustBlueFish4 жыл бұрын
You can do it. Use good tools, don’t force anything, and feel free to give me a shout if you need any help.
@evh46114 жыл бұрын
@@JustBlueFish Alright, i will let you know
@patricksmith67737 ай бұрын
how do you apply a dab of loctite. btw I like your presentation.
@JustBlueFish7 ай бұрын
well you could really carefully squeeze it out the bottle onto the threads, but that could gush out like a fountain, so I'd put a squeeze onto some other surface like a plastic plate then use a toothpick or other pointing object to "scoop" up a tiny dab and then transfer it to the screws.
@jesseybarra74212 жыл бұрын
Thank you best vid seen and first seen from you keep up the good work
@JustBlueFish2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@moviteathome2 жыл бұрын
Where can I find those ? To unscrew
@peterrussell84092 жыл бұрын
Wera 118004 perfect fit for those screws
@TheRausing13 жыл бұрын
I looked up “adjust oyster bracelet” and Lo and behold you have the exact two models I’m looking to adjust. Go figure.
@kapeice16392 жыл бұрын
cap
@TheRausing12 жыл бұрын
@@kapeice1639 you wish broke boy
@hourkid3 жыл бұрын
The loctite compound that you recommend is that also known as loctite 222 comes in a little red bottle??
@JustBlueFish3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, 222 is the low strength stuff.
@hourkid3 жыл бұрын
@@JustBlueFish amazing thanks very much for the reply. Subscribed to the channel 👍👍👍
@hourkid3 жыл бұрын
@@JustBlueFish what type of alcohol solution do you use to clean off the old compound, surgical spirit??
@bluecrusader Жыл бұрын
Lifesaver thanks so much!
@Laguna2013 Жыл бұрын
no blue painters tape to protect the region around the screw head? which side should you remove 1 from? if removing 2 should 1 come from each side?
@timepiece_enthusiast Жыл бұрын
Different question: before I start screwing, I have 4 links on the 6 o'clock position and 5 links (plus the small easy-link link) on the 12 o'clock position (yes, tiny wrists, I know). I now want to add one link to bracelet, would you guys add it to the 6 o'clock or 12 o'clock position? I'm asking because some people like to balance it out if possible and they recommend 5+5 links, but others say it's better to always have more on the 12 o'clock position and recommend a 6+4 configuration, because according to them, it places the watch case better on the wrist. I was just wondering if somebody has advice before I start resizing, that way I won't have to undo both sides of the bracelet. I mean I could just walk to my AD and have them do it for me, but I got the right tools after all and I've always been working on my own watches in the past, I'm not gonna stop doing that just because it says "Rolex" on the dial...
@torbensvensson20934 жыл бұрын
Thank you Guy!🙏🏻🙏🏻This was the best video for me who just bought my first Rolex, a Explorer2, 216570 polarwhite!👏🏻👏🏻 It must have been difficult doing it through the lins....😉
@josiahschaffer9652 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Covered all the data I needed.
@zerominuseleven4 жыл бұрын
Which tweezer springbar remover did you use? Thanks
@jbbrabant4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Guy, main message use good tools & don’t force things...Good advice 👍
@JustBlueFish4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely!
@suckgames4 жыл бұрын
Hello Guy, you have beautiful watches!
@MarcoLandgraf4 жыл бұрын
I read about using clear nail polish for locking the thread if the right Loctite is not available. Any experience on that?
@JustBlueFish4 жыл бұрын
I’ve used it on other things, not watches, and it’s worked so ya I would guess it’s an alternative.
@Ryan-yv4sw3 жыл бұрын
Great info and this video was the best I found for adjusting my OP bracelet. If you are buying tools for this, I recommend the Horofix screwdriver for Rolox watch bracelet screw links. I bought the Horotec 1.6mm screwdriver. It is a nice tool, but the hollow ground tip is very thin and both edges broke off. I did't notice right away and it marred some screw slot edges. I ended up buying the Horofix screwdriver and the 1.3mm hollow ground tip worked great. It does cost more, but it's the right tool for the job.
@johntocho89544 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very, very practical info!
@JustBlueFish4 жыл бұрын
Hope it’s helpful.
@douglasmstewart Жыл бұрын
I’m definitely getting the Bergeron tweezers. But I have a question: do you always use thread locker? I just resized my bracelet and I’m wondering if it’s going to need it. I’ll probably still go out and get some and apply it.
@JustBlueFish Жыл бұрын
I always do... does it "need" it? no way to know until it's too late and the watch falls off.
@ericjackson65014 жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks.
@alexl64332 жыл бұрын
Nice video 👍 if you need to take 2 links off which side would you do it?
@Luca18442 жыл бұрын
Does this screw driver work for smaller 36mm rolex watches? I don’t know if the size of the screws are the same for different size watches
@tennistron5882 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know what the bracelet screwsize for the explorer is? Unfortunately marred one of my screws and need a replacement.
@danield68153 жыл бұрын
Hot water for the screw
@geezer82944 жыл бұрын
Nice video Mr. Woz
@JustBlueFish4 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir!
@TheStefmcd3 жыл бұрын
Informative as ever. Thanks. 👍
@mstislav0073 жыл бұрын
Very usefull. Thanks a lot!
@ericmed Жыл бұрын
Great info
@GNU_Linux_for_good3 жыл бұрын
Hmm.. could it come lose, if *Loctide* purple is omitted?
@cjpamp12673 жыл бұрын
what size Horotec screw driver are you using
@josepha54 жыл бұрын
Great video Guy 1985 Seiko quartz. CLASSIC LOOK. I love it. FYI, your videos are great, screw that guy on Facebook. You do a great job.. Thx
@chrisk78734 жыл бұрын
I dont have idea that my explorer have fine adjustment!!!! I always complain about bracelet becouse easy link was too much when i removed link was too tight ! Every day learn something new!
@JustBlueFish4 жыл бұрын
Yeah all the easy link equipped bracelets have that if I'm not mistaken.
@paladin5203 жыл бұрын
i own a 1988 air king with the with the over-lapping snap style. (it is not shown here) are the screws the same size? (i would think that they would be?) I see in another comment that a type of glue is used to hold the screw in place...what is best for this use? I'd hate to think I was "successful" at a DIY, only to have the bracelet and the watch fall off my wrist! YIKES!! any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
@andrewholt38494 жыл бұрын
Very brave of you. The photos of the Rolex provided bracelet adjusting kit Authorised Dealers have to buy from them for a couple of thousand pounds and what I was told about them by the AD I got my Rolex from: they use colour coded screwdriver bodies that are torque screwdrivers preset for different screws and they fit colour coded heads. Dealers must have information about each watch what colour coded torque-set body to use with the correct sized colour coded head. They also have like you mentioned a plastic block with different slots to hold the bracelet steady whilst you work on it. I freaked out mildly when told they'd used what we call 'Superglue' cyano acrylate as I remember from when I had a racing bike and professional Tour De France mechanics use good quality bicycle ball bearing grease on all threads to enable them to hold the torque you put into them and also enable you to unscrew them. I suppose if you have a lot of watches you may want to do it yourself, but I would take it to a Rolex AD with this kit. One is pictured on the IG feed of the NYC AD Joey who is @thewristwatcher_ from memory as I no longer follow him and also the Hawaaian IG account of @jeweler_in_paradise a Rolex AD there. There is a solvent sold with some Superglue incase you bond your fingers and I'd like to know what Rolex recommend.
@GregAlbrechtPodcast3 жыл бұрын
This screwdriver is not available anymore. What alternative would you recommend?
@JustBlueFish3 жыл бұрын
Looks like they still have them - www.esslinger.com/new-style-individual-horotec-t-shape-scewdrivers/