m4rcus Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'm having problems removing the pin of one of my CG's. I want to swap out it's lever with one from another CG. The older one popped out easily using a paper clip that was straigthened out a bit but this one won't budge. Anyway, what do you guys recommend to remove the CG Lever Pin? Would a link removal tool work? Thanks, -- M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I use the broken end of a rep Bergeon spring bar remover tool. The diameter of the broken-ended shaft fits perfectly in the CG lever pin hole. I've removed the pin from several CG's and in each instance, it took a lot of force. I am surpised that a paperclip worked. Once I manage to push the pin out 2-3mm, I use needle nose pliers to grab the protruding end and pull the pin all the way through. So, buy a rep Bergeon springbar tool and use it once like I did to break the end off. Then, you'll have a PAM CG lever pin remover tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finepics Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Carefull when using pliers as they can chew the end of the pin. I usually tap them out using a piece of SS wire slightly smaller dia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 Ah, good point Mark. Actually, come to think of it, I did do that once and I had to sand down the end of the pin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 5, 2006 Report Share Posted September 5, 2006 I too use a link tool (from Ofrei) and it worls perfectly. Just an additional hint: the direction to push the pin is usually from the back side (wrist side) of the CG to the top. But try gently, and if it does not come out easily then try (gently as well) in the opposite direction before applying more pressure from the backside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Thanks for all the tips guys. I tried several of the recommendations last night with no luck. Guess I'll order a link remover soon and see if that works. At least if it doesn't I'll be able to size my own bracelets. -- M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 6, 2006 Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 Guess I'll order a link remover soon and see if that works. At least if it doesn't I'll be able to size my own bracelets. LOL Try the first tool in this page. It worths every cent it costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted September 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2006 LOL Try the first tool in this page. It worths every cent it costs. Thanks, but I found it on mywatchmaker.net with only $2.50 shipping. I've ordered from there a couple of times and have always been happy. -- M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4rcus Posted September 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Well, I picked up a link removal tool at a local jewerly tool supply store. sssurfer was right...the pin came out easily pushed from the front side. Thanks, -- M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sssurfer Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks, but I found it on mywatchmaker.net with only $2.50 shipping. I've ordered from there a couple of times and have always been happy. Good. Thanks for the link! the pin came out easily Great! Now, if you are going to fix the loose lever problem, there's literature here around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 the pin can be quite nicely removed with a sanded-flat end of a pushpin... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highflyingclive Posted September 17, 2006 Report Share Posted September 17, 2006 But how do you do it on a DavidSen watch? On my 195, the drilling for the pin does not penetrate the bottom of the CG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leitztozeiss Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 But how do you do it on a DavidSen watch? On my 195, the drilling for the pin does not penetrate the bottom of the CG Strange. Perhaps the pin is flush at the bottom and was pvd coated over, so it appears that there is no hole. Maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 It might be true -- the pin can certainly hide somewhat when finished perfectly flush, i don't know if PVD is thick enough to mask the transition between guard and pin... Another question -- should the pin be flush or slightly recessed on the top/front? i know many reps come with it slightly recessed but it seems a lot of gen pictures have the pin perfectly flush with the surface... any gen owners wish to comment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babola Posted September 18, 2006 Report Share Posted September 18, 2006 It might be true -- the pin can certainly hide somewhat when finished perfectly flush, i don't know if PVD is thick enough to mask the transition between guard and pin... Another question -- should the pin be flush or slightly recessed on the top/front? i know many reps come with it slightly recessed but it seems a lot of gen pictures have the pin perfectly flush with the surface... any gen owners wish to comment? Most of the reps come with lever pin pushed in too far (recessed), while they sit flush with the CG on the gens. It's an easy fix on a rep, push it slightly up from the caseback side, and then slowly back in from the front until you reach that 'perfect' flush look. I also brushed the tip of the pin on mine (it came polished) making it blend in with the rest of the CG brushed surface. cheers, babola Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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