Push pin removal
I am attempting to remove the bracelet from this Phoibos, but I am failing miserably. It is only a push pin system, so you would think it would be a fairly simple task. I can get it to move maybe a couple of mm away from the case, but not far enough to remove the pins. What am I missing? #frustration
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jamie
My interest in watches began when i started watching restoration videos on youtube. I then began watching reviers like Ben, from Bens Watch Club. The first watch that I bought myself was a vintage Lor...
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7.50” / 19.05 cm
Some only move one way, make sure you’re doing it the correct way
Some only move one way, make sure you’re doing it the correct way
Isn't it normal to push the links towards you, which is the shortest distance?
You may need a spring pin tweezer. It handles both ends at once and allows the bracelet to be pulled straight away.
You may need a spring pin tweezer. It handles both ends at once and allows the bracelet to be pulled straight away.
Thank you! I will look into buying one!
This is a con for solid end links IMO. The tolerances are so tight it makes swapping out or putting the bracelet back on a chore. The tweezers things help, but aren't a magical solution.
This is a con for solid end links IMO. The tolerances are so tight it makes swapping out or putting the bracelet back on a chore. The tweezers things help, but aren't a magical solution.
So it's probably best to either leave it on the bracelet or take it to a professional?
Isn't it normal to push the links towards you, which is the shortest distance?
There should be arrows indicating the direction to push.
There should be arrows indicating the direction to push.
removing the links themselves size the bracelet was simple enogh, just a matter of unscrewing them. It's the solid end links that are giving me a headache.
So it's probably best to either leave it on the bracelet or take it to a professional?
It's what I do after struggling for 30 minutes for what should be a 1 minute job.
removing the links themselves size the bracelet was simple enogh, just a matter of unscrewing them. It's the solid end links that are giving me a headache.
My reading comprehension was on vacation when I replied.
I have problems also with removing a solid end link bracelet, I think it's worse than pins and collars in the links. I always have "my guy" take care of all agita producing jobs.
My reading comprehension was on vacation when I replied.
I have problems also with removing a solid end link bracelet, I think it's worse than pins and collars in the links. I always have "my guy" take care of all agita producing jobs.
Looks like my spelling comprehension took a break also! It sucks to admit defeat, but I think this one is staying on the bracelet for the time being.