URkuk Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I just received my 42 mm PO from Narikaa. What a great deal! For under 100 bucks this is an amazing high quality rep. Reg was great to deal with, speedy shipping from Taiwan to Florida in less than 15 days. I noticed there were a couple of arrows on the wrapping of the bracelet and I paid no attention to them as I wanted to see the watch unwrapped. I have since learned the arrows indicate which way to push the pins to resize the bracelet. I have a small wrist and will need to resize the bracelet. DUH!! Anyone have a wrapped model or know which way to push to pins? ( towards the crown or away from the crown?) I have read these bracelets can be tough to resize and do not wish to break anything.. Thanks Pics will follow tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rytox Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 I only have an UPO, but on my braclet, the arrows are engraved on the inside! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Unfortunately my bracelet does not have engraved arrows. I ordered a good link pin remover from Birdman and guess I will try to determine which way to push. I don't want to break a pin.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clellandm Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 If you also ordered a loupe (or have young eyes) you'll want to push on the end that isn't split - meaning the one that doesn't look like a screw head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numptyj Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 my POrikaa is at vac for a relume atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFromNY Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) very nice..I just got a porikaa as well, and after a few days of wearing it..I am contemplating going to an AD to see a gen in person. I am realllly tempted to buy a gen. i didn't think I can like a watch this much..it truly is a strange affair! Edited March 11, 2010 by SteveFromNY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolexman Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 You can push the pin out either way. It's a pin sleeve construction. Problem is they are though as hell to get out. I broke my pin-removal tool in halve trying. In the end I had to grind a jeweler screwdriver in to a slim pin and bang the pin out with a hammer..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy66 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Ive just done one about 10 mins ago. If you look on each side of the bracelet,one side the pins are flush and the other they are not quite as flush. I always push from the side thats not flush. If you do mess any pins up,ive got some spare mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
signumboy Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Ive just done one about 10 mins ago. If you look on each side of the bracelet,one side the pins are flush and the other they are not quite as flush. I always push from the side thats not flush. If you do mess any pins up,ive got some spare mate. what he said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkay Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 my POrikaa is at vac for a relume atm Wow you must really love your watch to pay for such an inexpensive model to be modded!! Why not purchase the UPO instead of buying the cheaper unit and paying to have it modded? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmt_sutton Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 I have the 45mm Black / Orange POrikaa which arrived last week, be careful of the crystal, its not sapphire, I managed to put a small scratch on mine, the AR is great tough, a very nice example for an amazing price, had the back off and the asian 21j is very bright, all gold, looks great surrounded by a heavy brass retaining ring. Keeps good time, losing about 5 secs per day, but by placing in various angles when not worn at night will gain a few seconds to keep very good time. The bracelet pins are difficult to remove, I use a hammer and pin pusher part way, then grab the opposite protuding part with heavy pliers and pull steadily out. Its the second watch from Reg I have bought, his Chanel J12 black ceramic is cool for the ladies too, provides very good quality items that are put together well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianagarrison Posted March 12, 2010 Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 The bracelet is a pain in the rear to resize. I ended up breaking one of the pins- so swapped in my UPO bracelet which had already been resized. My UPO now sits on a nice black rubber strap. Long live James Bond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted March 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2010 I ordered a link pin remover from Birdman which arrived today. With Birdmans tool I pushed the pins from the side that was not flush, then used a pliers to pull them the rest of the way out. I bent one pin but was able to straighten it and reuse it. Thanks to the suggestions I received here I was able to resize the bracelet in less than 10 minutes... This is a wonderful forum!! Thanks Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted March 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2010 promised a pic me likee... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 me likee... Yummmm. Me too. Mooooore pix. Pleaase? Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 ditto.. the bracelet is a bit*ch to resize.. so i decided to ditch it and wear it with a leather strap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 That's an interesting strap, B. Care to tell us more about? Val. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnz Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 That's an interesting strap, B. Care to tell us more about? Val. here u go mate.. value for money strap http://www.watch-band-center.com/watchstrap-p378h1061s457-Watch-band-22mm-blac.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerian Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 here u go mate.. value for money strap Thanks, B. Value for Val. Valerian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
URkuk Posted March 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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numptyj Posted March 14, 2010 Report Share Posted March 14, 2010 Wow you must really love your watch to pay for such an inexpensive model to be modded!! Why not purchase the UPO instead of buying the cheaper unit and paying to have it modded? I decided to treat my watch to an upgrade lol well to get a UPO would be more expensive in the first place and then to get it relumed there would be added cost. tbh it doesnt really bother me that I dont have a higher beat movement in it, and I like the position of the pearl in the POrikaa, it is one of the better pearls that I have seen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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