Posted 2 years ago
avlevin
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This sterling silver pen was mad in the 1960's, I believe by Rolex. Anyone have any information? Any leads on how I might get the clicker to work?
Thanks!
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Have you taken the pen apart? The clicker mechanism isn't very complicated.
How does one do that?
Hi, avlevin. :-)
Here's a video about the pen mechanism:
How a Retractable Ballpoint Pen Works
Sep 22, 2015
engineerguy
A ballpoint pen seems simple: press a button you can write, press again and put it in your pocket. Yet inside a clever mechanisms turns that simple push into all sorts of other motions. This video uses detailed animation to look inside the iconic Parker Jotter ink pen and see how it works.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhVw-MHGv4s
Hi again, avlevin. :-)
You might want to try this forum. Apparently, a number of different pen makers have made pens for Rolex over the years, so what that push button retractor mechanism is like probably depends on the maker:
https://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?p=4659278
The video is very helpful. I am using a reconstructed refill. I suspect it may be missing the mechanism it needs at the top for it to latch into the clip. Now I just have to figure out how to open the clicker and explore + find a refill that work. I tried posting on the Rolex site a couple of weeks ago but no replies
Many thanks!
avlevin, You're welcome. :-)
I see that you've asked Rolexforums again so hopefully you'll get some helpful responses this time.