seagoing3 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Well I finally got the folded link oyster bracelet foe my Monte Carlo thanks agin to Zig an the other who helped out here are some iPhone pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Very nice and congrats!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 thanks is there any way to remove a link form the 6 o'clock side of the bracelet so I can center the clasp a bit better? also after wearing my newer sub and SD SEL bracelets it was surprising how light and thin the old folded link style bracelet is thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Looks really good. It's though to open the links, but doable. If you're 100% sure on how to do it, I'm sure someone can help around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 It is entirely possible to remove the links. I actually removed every link from my MC in order to have some stretch in them. It is a HUGE pain in the ass to do and if you are not careful, you will seriously deform the mid links and make them look quite weird. It takes time and patience to do it. Basically what I do is use a small jewelers screwdriver (one you don't particularly care about) and very gently come in the side of the mid link and pry it up just a little bit. Then I got to the other side of the mid link and do the same. In theory, if you were careful, the mid link will now be open up just a little bit and evenly. Then I use a large flat blade screwdriver (that is close to the overall width of the mid link) and gently bend the mid link open some more. I go a little bit at a time until it is open enough to remove the link below it. To put it back together, I use a watch makers hammer with a nylon end on it and fold it back over. While I am hitting the mid link, I am pulling the hammer towards me so that the link bends with it's natural curve instead of just flattening the link (which will cause the link to have a rather large gap in it). I believe there may have been a special tool designed for this sort of thing, but I haven't been able to find one yet. Bottom line is, folded links are a pain, but when done right, the bracelets are so nice and comfortable (in my opinion). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 This is in german, but the guy took some great pictures of the process: Folded Link Disassembly & Re-Assembly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 thanks I will give it a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 It is entirely possible to remove the links. I actually removed every link from my MC in order to have some stretch in them. It is a HUGE pain in the ass to do and if you are not careful, you will seriously deform the mid links and make them look quite weird. It takes time and patience to do it. Basically what I do is use a small jewelers screwdriver (one you don't particularly care about) and very gently come in the side of the mid link and pry it up just a little bit. Then I got to the other side of the mid link and do the same. In theory, if you were careful, the mid link will now be open up just a little bit and evenly. Then I use a large flat blade screwdriver (that is close to the overall width of the mid link) and gently bend the mid link open some more. I go a little bit at a time until it is open enough to remove the link below it. To put it back together, I use a watch makers hammer with a nylon end on it and fold it back over. While I am hitting the mid link, I am pulling the hammer towards me so that the link bends with it's natural curve instead of just flattening the link (which will cause the link to have a rather large gap in it). I believe there may have been a special tool designed for this sort of thing, but I haven't been able to find one yet. Bottom line is, folded links are a pain, but when done right, the bracelets are so nice and comfortable (in my opinion). Speaking of which, where does one get the replacement center links? E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwatch Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Speaking of which, where does one get the replacement center links? Ah..... yes... I was waiting for that question. And I don't have an answer for you unfortunately. I have no idea where that german fellow found those nice, new, and still in their original packaging mid-links. There was another discussion about this somewhere a long time ago, and I believe Freddy was the one that mentioned that he didn't think you could get them anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 He's probably the bastard that outbid me by 5 cents! lol. I have a nice gen 9315 bracelet missing 9 center links lol E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhooq Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Welcome to the club, seagoing! That looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Seagoing, which hands did you use for the build? Looks really good. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagoing3 Posted May 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Ephry, DW case set and hands Zigmeister did an overhaul of the moment and vintage lume for me turned out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ephry73 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Looks awesome! Perfect watch for every day or going out. Enjoy it and wear it well. E Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof* Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Very nice MC! I hope to join that fine club one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlydog Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Congratulations! You should be proud. The watch looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafoam Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I'm wearing mine as i type. I had a folded link bracelet but decided to try a rep 93150 (from cartell) about 6 months ago and havent gone back since. Albiet more accurate (7836) the 93150 feels more secure and a bit beefier. Just my 2 cents... Enjoy your MC and looks fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmb Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 I, too, was a latecomer to this club and really enjoy mine. Wear it at least once a week... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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justlounging Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Looking good..now wear it proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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