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Rayce · 7 January 2006, 11:56 PM

I just got a new Yachtmaster and want to make sure the serial number matches the paperwork. My old Rolex was easy to check as the springbar was pushed through the holes in the case. The new model has the springbar inside, not easy to remove and do not want to scratch or bend anything. Is there a too for this, anyone have suggestions....

mbogo · 8 January 2006, 12:45 AM

Get a springbar tool with the small fork at one end, and be careful.

George

Uncle-AJ · 8 January 2006, 12:55 AM

Welcome Rayce and good luck with the springbar tool. Personally I'd take the watch to a jeweller to have it checked. Many fakes come with fake serial and model numbers.

JJ Irani · 8 January 2006, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayce

I just got a new Yachtmaster and want to make sure the serial number matches the paperwork. My old Rolex was easy to check as the springbar was pushed through the holes in the case. The new model has the springbar inside, not easy to remove and do not want to scratch or bend anything. Is there a too for this, anyone have suggestions....

Hi Rayce,

And welcome to TRF. The big question here is how did you acquire the YM? Was it through e-bay or though an AD? If it's through an AD, then you have absolutely nothig to worry about and I seriously wouldn't bother with the bracelet removal bit. Chances are you will scratch the lugs without the proper tools...and the fact that YMs never did have holes on the sides of their lugs.

Did you get the SS/Pt.YM or a TT version?

Cheers - JJ

Rockrolex · 8 January 2006, 05:56 AM

Welcome to TRF, Rayce. Glad you could join us.

And JJ has it spot on. If you got the YM from an AD, you can rest assured it is the real deal. If you got it somewhere else, take it to an AD or watch repair person who has the proper tools. This is not a DIY project for the uninitiated without the correct tools.

Earl · 8 January 2006, 08:58 AM

Welcome to TRF, Rayce. If you still want to remove the bracelet from the case then get yourself a small jeweler's screw driver and on the underside of the watch where it attaches to the lugs you will see a slot. Looking closely you will see where you slip the tip into the spring bar to depress or compressing it. You will find you need to slightly move bracelet so the spring bar doesn't slip back into the hole now, do the same thing on the other side. (this is all at your own risk) Hope this helps you satisfy your need to know.

maverick · 8 January 2006, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Earl

Welcome to TRF, Rayce. If you still want to remove the bracelet from the case then get yourself a small jeweler's screw driver and on the underside of the watch where it attaches to the lugs you will see a slot. Looking closely you will see where you slip the tip into the spring bar to depress or compressing it. You will find you need to slightly move bracelet so the spring bar doesn't slip back into the hole now, do the same thing on the other side. (this is all at your own risk) Hope this helps you satisfy your need to know.

I would highly recommend putting tape around the lugs so as not to scratch them. =) maverick

dman · 8 January 2006, 11:19 AM

Welcome to TRF Rayce.

Congrats on the best Rolex made, MHO of course.

mailman · 8 January 2006, 09:19 PM

Hey Rayce. Welcome to the forum. Great watch

padi56 · 8 January 2006, 10:33 PM

Welcome to TRF Rayce I would agree with whats been already said,one slip and you end up with scratched lugs.

BruceS · 8 January 2006, 11:28 PM

As much as I go between bracelet and numerous straps, scratched lugs are normal for me

It's only on the underside where no one can see. I've always been too lazy to tape the lugs, but it's a good idea. You will scratch them otherwise.

7 January 2006, 11:56 PM	#1
Rayce "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7	How does one remove the bracelet from the case I just got a new Yachtmaster and want to make sure the serial number matches the paperwork. My old Rolex was easy to check as the springbar was pushed through the holes in the case. The new model has the springbar inside, not easy to remove and do not want to scratch or bend anything. Is there a too for this, anyone have suggestions....

8 January 2006, 12:55 AM	#3
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Welcome Rayce and good luck with the springbar tool. Personally I'd take the watch to a jeweller to have it checked. Many fakes come with fake serial and model numbers. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

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Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,526	Welcome to TRF, Rayce. Glad you could join us. And JJ has it spot on. If you got the YM from an AD, you can rest assured it is the real deal. If you got it somewhere else, take it to an AD or watch repair person who has the proper tools. This is not a DIY project for the uninitiated without the correct tools. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

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8 January 2006, 12:45 AM	#2
mbogo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 124	Get a springbar tool with the small fork at one end, and be careful. George

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Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Welcome to TRF, Rayce. If you still want to remove the bracelet from the case then get yourself a small jeweler's screw driver and on the underside of the watch where it attaches to the lugs you will see a slot. Looking closely you will see where you slip the tip into the spring bar to depress or compressing it. You will find you need to slightly move bracelet so the spring bar doesn't slip back into the hole now, do the same thing on the other side. (this is all at your own risk) Hope this helps you satisfy your need to know.

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padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 52,334	Welcome to TRF Rayce I would agree with whats been already said,one slip and you end up with scratched lugs. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

8 January 2006, 11:28 PM	#11
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	As much as I go between bracelet and numerous straps, scratched lugs are normal for me It's only on the underside where no one can see. I've always been too lazy to tape the lugs, but it's a good idea. You will scratch them otherwise.

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