Clasp exchange
I'm struggling with a strap change and looking for some help, if anyone can. I have a new strap for my Citizen Promaster but I want to keep the original dive clasp. The issue I'm having is the removal of clasps (opposite side to micro adjustment). Each pin has a domed (almost) rivet end, how do I remove these without damaging clasps? See very crude drawing for what I mean.
UPDATE: It appears the pin I need to remove is pressure/friction fit, see updated image. Hopefully casebback lever tool can free pin 🤞
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George
56yr Auld Fat Scotsman, Married, 4 weans, 4 Grandkids, 2 Dugs, 2 Cats, 100 fish n lots o Watches 🏴
Linlithgow, Scotland, UK
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Use a cocktail stick 👍🏻
Use a cocktail stick 👍🏻
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a toothpick might work well
a toothpick might work well
I don't get the toothpick?????????? I've updated the photo to include an image of the actual problem part.
I don't get the toothpick?????????? I've updated the photo to include an image of the actual problem part.
So it's not a spring bar. I was operating under the assumption it was a spring bar.
Sorry I was not of any help. The clasps on my watches have a spring bar that secures the clasp to the bracelet and then a what appears to be a solid pin with mushroomed heads for the fold over part; not all in one like it appears your OEM Strap is.
Both the aftermarket and the promaster strap have those mushroom pins, it's those I'm struggling with. The micro adjust end is easy, I just have no clue about them.
Both the aftermarket and the promaster strap have those mushroom pins, it's those I'm struggling with. The micro adjust end is easy, I just have no clue about them.
I'm guessing that end link between clasp & bracelet are not interchangeable, right?
No unfortunately. I was hoping I could've done that but no joy.
I'm guessing that end link between clasp & bracelet are not interchangeable, right?
It appears that the pin is pressure/friction fit, see photo 3.
It appears that the pin is pressure/friction fit, see photo 3.
Good to know.
Found a box of them, fingers crossed I can now exchange clasps