Unscrew the crown by turning it counterclockwise until it releases
Gently pull the crown out to the time-setting position
Turn the crown to move the hands...
Gather the right tools: case knife, spring bar tool, small screwdriver, or case back opener
Identify the case back type: snap-on, screw-down, or screw-in
For snap-on...
Use a watch demagnetizer
Place the watch on the demagnetizer
Activate the demagnetizer
Slowly move the watch away while the device is on
Turn off the demagnetizer
Test the...
Gather a small screwdriver, case knife or watch back opener, tweezers, and a replacement battery
Work on a clean, well-lit surface
Identify the watch case back...
Gather the right tools: spring bar tool, small screwdriver, pin pusher, hammer, link remover, and soft cloth
Identify the strap type: link bracelet, clasp adjustment,...
Determine whether the watch band needs resizing or the case needs adjustment
Identify the band type: metal link, leather, rubber, or mesh
For metal link bands,...
Check the serial and model numbers
Verify the weight
Inspect the dial printing
Examine the cyclops magnification
Look at the second hand movement
Check the crown logo and engravings
Inspect...
Check the serial and model numbers for consistency and correct engraving quality
Inspect the dial for spelling errors, uneven spacing, or poor printing
Examine the Rolex...
Gather the right tools: spring bar tool, small screwdriver, pin pusher, hammer, or bracelet sizing tool
Determine the bracelet type: link bracelet, clasp adjustment, or...
Gather the correct tools
Identify the strap type
Remove the watch from your wrist
Open the clasp or buckle
Locate the spring bars, pins, or screws
Use a spring...
Find the tachymeter scale on the watch bezel or dial
Start the chronograph at the beginning of a measured distance or timed event
Stop the chronograph...
Press the mode button until the alarm screen appears
Press the adjust button to enter alarm settings if needed
Press the lower button to cycle through...
Press the mode button until the alarm screen appears
Press the adjust button to enter alarm setting mode
Press the start/stop button or lower button to...
Gather a small flathead screwdriver, case knife, tweezers, and the correct replacement battery
Place the watch face down on a soft cloth
Open the case back...
Locate the hour hand
Locate the minute hand
Locate the second hand, if present
Read the hour hand first
Read the minute hand next
Read the second hand last,...
Remove watch links from the bracelet
Use the micro-adjustment holes on the clasp
Shorten the strap by using a tighter buckle hole
Replace a long strap with...
