How do I get this pins out?
Help! The pins in my San Martin are refusing to come out. Tried to follow this video and tried using pliers to pull out but only 2 out of 4 came out.
https://youtu.be/f06ZPjVgBTc?si=whrz9YYm_bjOEppE
Help is much appreciated!
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Are you sure you push them to the right side?
Are you sure you push them to the right side?
I have just noticed there is no “right side” on that bracelet.
Looks like pin and collar to me.
You need a smaller diameter and longer length pin-punching tool in order push the pins all the way out.
I have just noticed there is no “right side” on that bracelet.
Yeah, apparently it goes both ways -.-
You need a smaller diameter and longer length pin-punching tool in order push the pins all the way out.
How does that look like? Possible to share a photo?
There's a tool set that's basically a little hammer (like what they hit your knee with at the doctor) and a tiny screwdriver that's just a skinny pin. You can knock the screwdriver into the hole to ding out the pin on your bracelet. You just want to be a little careful because if you bend your pin, you won't be able to reattach your link after you size it.
I'll chime in with some Military Wisdom:
If it moves and it shouldn't: Duct Tape
If it doesn't move and it should: WD-40
If it works for helicopters, it'll work for your bracelet 😉
See if this helps.
https://youtu.be/5TUql9daXJY?si=WRj1V-GdAXooZuXP
How does that look like? Possible to share a photo?
My phone doesn’t do a good job capturing it 🙁 however, I did buy a small bracelet sizing kit here: https://a.co/d/9HO7nHA and that seemed to do the job
See if this helps.
https://youtu.be/5TUql9daXJY?si=WRj1V-GdAXooZuXP
Haha, I wish the pins were like that but they aint
Wasn't sure which model you had
I used those similar almost I butchered the metal bracelet and put on a leather strap the watch was never damaged just the watch. My big lesson learned never attempt if you don’t have proper tools.