Precimax
I thought I'd try a leather strap on this watch. Seems that despite one end of the spring bar having a smaller bar fitting within a larger outer, ( as per a springbar) it doesn't have a flange to engage with my springbar removal tool. Also this feature is only on one side. Doesn't rotate within the lugs.
Guessing it's a fixed bar then?
Thoughts anyone?
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Trev
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7.50” / 19.05 cm
I take it the lugs are not drilled? Drilled lugs can make it easier to remove weird spring bars.
I take it the lugs are not drilled? Drilled lugs can make it easier to remove weird spring bars.
Nope not drilled.
I doubt it's a true fixed bar (your Precimax doesn't look like it was a military watch), just a dirty, rusted-out, flangeless spring bar. You're probably going to need a thin knife or knife-like blade (or fishing line/thread) to get between the edge of the lugs & the bar to get it out. If your Speidel bracelet is also spring-loaded at the ends, then it gets much easier (you could even just cut the spring bar).
I doubt it's a true fixed bar (your Precimax doesn't look like it was a military watch), just a dirty, rusted-out, flangeless spring bar. You're probably going to need a thin knife or knife-like blade (or fishing line/thread) to get between the edge of the lugs & the bar to get it out. If your Speidel bracelet is also spring-loaded at the ends, then it gets much easier (you could even just cut the spring bar).
A dribble of WD40 I think.
I doubt it's a true fixed bar (your Precimax doesn't look like it was a military watch), just a dirty, rusted-out, flangeless spring bar. You're probably going to need a thin knife or knife-like blade (or fishing line/thread) to get between the edge of the lugs & the bar to get it out. If your Speidel bracelet is also spring-loaded at the ends, then it gets much easier (you could even just cut the spring bar).
Also, it was not unusual for bracelets from the '50s-'60s to only have an opening on 1 side to access spring bars. The original-issue Rowi Fixoflex that came w/my c.1960 Glycine Airman shares that "feature" (modern Fixoflexes have 2 openings). I'm guessing that in those more utilitarian times, watch owners didn't swap out bracelets & straps all the time & this was considered more secure.
Have tried using dental floss?
https://youtube.com/shorts/McGhYZS_pM0?si=oL673aHs483BPMz1
Have tried using dental floss?
https://youtube.com/shorts/McGhYZS_pM0?si=oL673aHs483BPMz1
I'm feeling rather cynical about that working for me. Thank you though. 😊
I’ve only used this method once on a stubborn spring bar, and admittedly it took a few attempts but it did work in the end.
I doubt it's a true fixed bar (your Precimax doesn't look like it was a military watch), just a dirty, rusted-out, flangeless spring bar. You're probably going to need a thin knife or knife-like blade (or fishing line/thread) to get between the edge of the lugs & the bar to get it out. If your Speidel bracelet is also spring-loaded at the ends, then it gets much easier (you could even just cut the spring bar).
Used my case back tool, worked a treat, after failing with dental floss. 😊
Have tried using dental floss?
https://youtube.com/shorts/McGhYZS_pM0?si=oL673aHs483BPMz1
19mm straps are not that common! Job done, not sure if it's better on the Speidal? 😂🙄 I'll give it time.
19mm lugs strap options are limited for sure, but I think the strap paired with the watch looks really nice.👍
19mm lugs strap options are limited for sure, but I think the strap paired with the watch looks really nice.👍
Plain leather strap focuses the attention on the watch. When it had the Spiedel fitted, it was a visual competition between the two.