An AD should be able to resize a bracelet in minutes, take macro before and after pics just in case a ham fisted employee is on the bench.

 

This. Especially if you have not done this before.

 

Just buy the right screwdriver and you won't have to worry about butchering it. You will have it forever as well, so worth it.

Horofix Screwdriver for Rolex® Watch Bracelet Link Screws with 3 Tips Included

This special watch screwdriver was designed to remove oyster and Jubille bracelet link screws from Rolex® Watches. Flat head blade and pointed pusher tip included to easy band and link removal. Heavy duty handle offers better torque and grip.

www.esslinger.com

 

Additionally, this one give you good torque to prevent issues. See the pics, get a cheap block on Amazon to help.

 

in addition to the Horofix Rolex specific tool and blow dryer/heat gun, pretty much idiot proof. Lots of good videos out there.

 

Honestly, if you can't trust the AD to at least attempt to treat the watch well, who can you trust?

If anything, it'll be done quickly and handed right back over.

 

I would much rather size it myself, where I know I'll be careful & do it right, as opposed to giving to some sales rep who doesn't care about your watch & may not know how to properly use tools.

Of course, I am waaaaayyyy too handy & do most things myself. So there's that.

 

Let the AD do it but tell them you expect the work to be done in a way that doesn't scratch the lugs or damage any parts.

 

AD is my recommendation. Especially if the AD has a Certified Rolex WM (or any good WM ) on staff to do the resizing.

 

Watch some youtube videos about resizing your Rolex bracelet, buy the right tools and do it yourself.

If you are being extra careful use some masking tape over the screw head in case you slip. If you feel its too tight, blower or heat gun the screw. Once you have done it you will be resizing all your watch bracelets all on your own from then on.

 

Take it to the AD. The AD where I purchased my Explorer sized it for me before I walked out with the watch.

 

Why didn’t your AD size it when you purchased? Rolex screws are easy to remove with a quality screwdriver of the correct size.

 

Learn to fish, don't have others fish for you

 

The OP, after all, is not so “wily” 🤣🤣

 

At some point you'll need to accept that scratches are guatranteed to happen. If you can't trust an AD to unscrew a link, you must be terrified wearing the thing.

 

This, wear/enjoy it in good health. And never loupe your watch. Especially, if scratches do bother you.

 

It's easy to do with correct screwdriver. It's a little harder if you need to use the adjustments inside the clasp. The right tools including some form of magnifier works well.

Otherwise go AD route, ask for assurance they will have their best person do it, express concern if needed, pics before after.

I've adjusted my latest 40mm explorer probably 5 times in last couple of weeks to get the best fit so realize it may take a few tries.

 

Doubt any AD would send the watch out on your behalf for bracelet sizing. Besides, even if your watch is sent out, there's no guarantee you'd get a master watchmaker to size your bracelet. What's to say they don't let the day 1 apprentice work on your watch at Rolex, when the person at the AD is a 20-year certifiede watchmaking veteran?

It's just a watch. Don't sweat the little things.

 

I just did it at home on my Sub and OP.
Locktite 222 and 0.6 hollow ground driver is all you need.

They won’t send it to RSC for adjustment lol

 

same position as you a few months back OP, I had to resize my explorer and was apprehensive about damage etc, but have also seen the 'professionals' damage a watch during a simple link change, so I did it myself, after all if anyone is gonna scratch it I would rather it be me, plus I have done a few changes on other watches.
I did it and it was easier than other watches I have done, I did it a few times in fact (trying a link either side) to get a far better fit, and would not hesitate to do so again if I had to.