clem2192 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Hi, Recently purchased an Omega PO (42mm) from one of the TD on the forum. It arrived yesterday and everything is spot on apart from the bracelet adjusting screws, due to my ultra skinny wrists I need to remove 3 links however the screws on one side of the bracelet will not budge. I have managed to remove the 3 links from one side but now I have the problem where the clasp is not central on my wrist !! Before I go back to the TD with the problem are there any tips I can try to shift the stubborn screws ?? I'm worried that they may have been cross threaded in the factory or something !! Would WD40 be any use ?? Cheers R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hado67 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) You can always try with WD40, it wont hurt. Edited July 17, 2013 by hado67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Wd40 is a great idea, you can also try a little heat (hairdryer will do) on the bracelet to see if that frees them up a bit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thanks guys, will give them both a go and see if that frees the little bleeders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krpster Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 PO bracelets are notoriuosly difficult to resize. Do you have the proper tool for pushing out the pins? It makes it a whole lot easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justudor Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 PO bracelets are notoriuosly difficult to resize. Do you have the proper tool for pushing out the pins? It makes it a whole lot easier. Screws? Not pins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Yeah I'm hoping its the newer bracelet he's talking about here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 (edited) Yes the newer bracelet with screws (independant) on either side and a little pin between Edited July 17, 2013 by clem2192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 They are bloody tiny aren't they it's gonna be easy to cross thread the little buggers too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I know tempted to try a little independant jewellers first, could be £5 well spent Can you purchase replacement screws if I stuff the heads up ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 Doubt it but someone will have a link with a couple in I would think, Watch guys in the mall would probably be the go mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted July 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'll see what I can find. Why dont Omega have an adjustable clasp either its either slightly too big or too small as you only have the full or half links to remove! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSTEEL Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 I know tempted to try a little independant jewellers first, could be £5 well spent This is your better option. Don't trouble a TD over something like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rek001 Posted July 17, 2013 Report Share Posted July 17, 2013 6.5" wrist so plenty experience here. I use a lubricant/solvent called Liquid Wrench. Soak the offending screws/links overnight, then use jewellers screwdriver - make sure the blade tip is correct size -that is, blade tip fits screw edge to edge < very important. Tap the screwdriver end a few times with hammer while blade is in screw, to try and break the seal. Sometimes factories use clear lacquer to seal screw ends (!!!) Then get a good grip and SLOWLY but forcefully try to turn the screw. If that fails, take to watchsmith, but, I have had some scratch the bracelet sides by the time they get screw out. They don't give a rats ass about that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Thanks for all the help guys A little WD40 and a light tap on the screwdriver did the trick...... Quick wrist shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgtguk Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Good for you mate looks great size for you too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clem2192 Posted July 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 Cheers stgtuk.....now to concentrate on my project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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