3717 Bracelet Resizing

[Toadtorrent]

Little stubby pin tools, right? Two to a pack?

I use one springbar tool with a small 1 or 2mm forked springbar tip...plus another springbar tool with the pin pusher tip...

• use the forked end to pop the springbar out of a lug hole on one side
  
• with the springbar out, pop the second tool in to plug the hole (or toothpick) so it doesn't pop back in
  
• stick in the forked tool on the other side and you're good to go
  

with the toothpick and stuff sticking up and needing to use a small tipped tool preferably with two hands, it's like performing open-heart on a cockroach.

[vlydog]

Found where to press but the pin is not coming all the way out.

[FxrAndy]

once it is a couple of mm out of centre you can tap it out with a hammer and drift, i have found a few tight ones because of dirt and crap on the pins

[vlydog]

Yes, I was able to get it out several mm but just tried to pull it out with my fingers.

I am all thumbs

[vlydog]

Success!

Thanks for all the help. A little rock n roll lube helps with the pin re-entry.

Now if I could get the bracelet off the watch I will give it the same lubrication treatment.

[HauteHippie]

Getting the bracelet off is actually the fun part. Let us know how it goes and post pics once you get the new strap mounted!

[valerian]

Congratulations!

Now let's see those wristies!

Val.

[Pugwash]

Ah, you must have missed my absolutely ancient post: http://pugwash.info/articles/gst/

[vlydog]

A thorough and well photographed post J.

You are right, I missed it in my searching but it is bookmarked now.

Thanks a million!