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AntFarm 3T WIS 
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How would I remove links from a bracelet to size it. It does not have screws it looks like just pins. I have the tool that looks like a little vice, but not sure how to use it. (bought it thinking it may come in handy if I learned how to use it.) I tried the search but came up empty, maybe I wasn't specific enough. Is this something for a newbie or better left to the professionals? Thanks in advance for any help --changed my search and found something, not necessary this can be removed. Thanks Or for those who need it. http://www.timetechtalk.com/view_topic.php?id=1114&forum_id=4&highlight=sizing+a+bracelet Last edited on Mon Jan 12th, 2009 06:10 pm by AntFarm |
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Paxman 3T WIS 
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Tony, are you sizing a Seiko Monster bracelet? That's where the link leads... |
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AntFarm 3T WIS
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I figured that the idea for sizing was still the same, is it?? And no not a monster I have a russian and a mikado. both look like pins. |
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Skipdawg 3T WIS 
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Always fun to learn something new. It is nice to be able to do some of the work with watches yourself. I size or change most all my own bracelets or straps now days unless a higher end watch then I feel it is worth paying a pro to do it. I've had some do it for free just to check out a watch they had never held before. ;) |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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The Seiko has a different arrangement with collars. What type of tool do you have? With pressure pins I use a bracelet holder and a simple pin pusher. Is you vice-like tool this? |
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AntFarm 3T WIS
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No I have the one that they are using on the monster in the link. I guess it's not the right one. Is that going to be a problem?:? |
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Paxman 3T WIS
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That's no problem. Look on the bracelet for arrows pointing in the direction the pins should be removed. Line up the pusher and screw it down on the pin till it pops out. You are pretty much there but you shouldn't need to worry about collars on the bracelets you are sizing. Reverse the process to put the pins back in... |
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KenC Admin 
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I had to ruin everybody's fun, but... http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchSchool/WS%2014%20How%20to%20Resize%20Common%20Bracelets/WS%2014%20How%20to%20Resize%20Bracelets.htm Seiko Monster Bracelet... http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchTools/BraceletSizingTools/AFBraceletSizingToolUse.htm |
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oagaspar Site Founder 
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what Mark said yourock.gif...Tony the link you found is perfect except you have no collar pins hand6.gif....that is unless it has screwed links and then you would use a precision screwdriver :D Paxman wrote: That's no problem. Look on the bracelet for arrows pointing in the direction the pins should be removed. Line up the pusher and screw it down on the pin till it pops out. You are pretty much there but you shouldn't need to worry about collars on the bracelets you are sizing. |
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Gregger 3T WIS 
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Also make sure you balance the watch ie: if you take out 4 links take 2 from each side....That's what I do..... |
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Nighthawk 3T WIS
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I like to start with taking the first link from the bracelet below the 6:00 position. The next one (if necessary) should come from the 12:00 side, then back to the 6:00 side, etc. This will ensure that the watch sits properly on your wrist when you're done. Good Luck! Steve |
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max 3T WIS 
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Guess Ill throw my 2 cents in. I start at the 6 position and take out links till the clasp sits where I want it to on my wrist. Taking out an even number of links on each side doesnt always work especially so if you have small wrists. If you do have collars, make sure the push pin on your sizing tool is small enough to go through them. Some arent. I put scotch tape on the sides of the bracelet and push the pin through this so if it slips there is no scratching. I put it on the lugs changing straps also. Keeps the tool from scratching the inside of the lugs. |
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Astropin 3T WIS 
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I have the tool that Pax posted a picture of and that tool is awesome! I used to have the little vice like pin pushers but IMHO they suck......either that or I suck because I bent a few of those things. I just re sized a Monster on Monday using that vice-like tool and it worked perfectly. Never lost a collar and had it re sized in no time. I highly recommend it. |
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