Bracelet Resizing

[terrenceterrence]

Received a "Early Birthday Present" from our fellow mod Peter 

Was asked by him to adjust the bracelet so that he could "pinjam my watch" once a while  since we wear the same size of 10 links barring some micro adjustment.



So decided to take some photos of the process and share "my" new watch 

Tools needed (preferably):
1. cellophane tape
2. Right sized screw driver (invest in a quality screw driver. The hardness of the tip will ensure a good fit and torque transfer to screwhead)
3. Bracelet sizing tool

[terrenceterrence]

Tape up the buckle to avoid any scratches should the sizing tool slip

[terrenceterrence]

A laid out flat bracelet is easier to resize.



Next follow the same step and tape up the screw heads as well.



Remember the mantra "Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty"





The screws are in great condition for it's age. Signs that the previous owner has been taken very good care of the watch with frequent cleaning and washing.

[terrenceterrence]

Reattaching the bracelet is just a reverse of the previous process. First align the screw to the holes in the bracelet and try to screw it in a turn or 2 with your fingers to make sure that it's aligned.



Next protect the bracelet again by using a cellophane tape.



Repeat on the other side

[terrenceterrence]

The aftermath. 

Thank you Peter!!





At current price of SGD$75 (if i remember correctly) per link, those 3 links are SGD$225 in total  More than enough to pay for a very decent dinner at a posh restaurant.

[takashi78]

Job well done my dear friend 

Looks like this watch is "Exploring" different countries before it ends back up in Malaysia 

So did it ride on a Boeing or Airbus back to SG?

While you're at it, wear it a few days and if you have access to a timing machine strap it on and see if its running like the one in the link below?

http://watchguy.co.uk/how-often-does-a-watch-need-a-service/

[dpkong]

well, aren't you the dedicated WIS. I just use a jeweler's screwdriver on the screws and a bent out paper clip for the clasp pins.

 

[terrenceterrence]

No lar, the screwdriver comes with my Pam and I need a springbar tool to change some of my leather strapped watches. The forked end works wonderfully!

[dpkong]

job well done though.. 

you don't want to see the sides of my clasps and the screw-heads on my bracelets. not pretty!! i wonder what the RSC will do about those screws if i send it in for service.

[skygan]

thanks sharing...!

[meoramri]

Never thought of using tape to protect the sides when doing the delinking. This was one of the most stressful part of the exercise for me. Now should be able to do it with less trepidation!

Thanks for sharing!!

[SeaDwellerR]

Very helpful and thanks for sharing Bro!

I guess you are even more careful than RSC.  I doubt they put tape on to protect our precious! watches when they do the unscrewing.

 

[junlim]

thanks for sharing! I been learn for this.

[Kooks]

Nice watch!! haha, thanks for sharing, really helpful!!! 

[ingchoon]

 :)NICE JOB DONE.TRUELY PROFFEISONAL

[ganaz]

Thanks, i'll keep that in mind. Gotta say, using the tape to protect from accidentally scratching the sides of bracelet is thoughtful...

[eltontan]

good guidance.