Saintsman83 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Hi all, So I have a LMPO on the way, my first rep. I've heard they are a nightmare to take links out for fitting the bracelet and I don't fancy giving it a crack.. Will a jeweller in town be able to do this without the problems other people are having? Many thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 The jeweler will use his pin removal tool like the other guys that did the same. So he will have troubles too, and eventually refuse to do that on a watch not bought from him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hultan Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 The jeweler will use his pin removal tool like the other guys that did the same. So he will have troubles too, and eventually refuse to do that on a watch not bought from him... Mine actually did it but not without complaining... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsman83 Posted July 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Oh dear, looks like I will have to purchase a pin removal tool, get on youtube and give it a go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenTLe Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 (edited) I used a small (50 grams I think) hammer and an old micro screwdriver :-) But it hasn't been simple and I've a good handicraft capabilities... Edited July 10, 2014 by GenTLe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcardoza Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 It really isn't that bad, as long as you have patience and are careful. I did mine in about 20min, removing 3 links. Definitely need a metal pin pusher as the pins are quite tight. Be sure you follow the arrows on the inside of the band so you push the pins out in the proper direction. Then, be sure to push them back in the other way. Whatever you tap them back in with, be careful as the link ends will mark up easily and the pins can bend easy. A plastic faced hammer for the last couple of taps in would be ideal. Just take your time, stay calm and don't whack the hell out of it in frustration! ;-) Oh dear, looks like I will have to purchase a pin removal tool, get on youtube and give it a go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abat Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Don't try and remove the half-link as it will likely just fall apart and need loctite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesheriff Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 I took mine to be resized a few days ago and it was done in minutes with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuckyouformakingmesignup Posted July 13, 2014 Report Share Posted July 13, 2014 It would be the one bracelet I wouldn't mind paying someone else to resize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 It's a bear but doable with the right tools. I used a small plastic hammer and pin push tool. TIP: keep the plastic on the band to protect it while removing the pins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indywatchguy Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 I would only pay a professional jeweler NOT a kid at a mall watch kiosks. They'll muck up your band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markiemark Posted July 15, 2014 Report Share Posted July 15, 2014 Is the resizing only hard on the LMPO? Or on the CrPO too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Quite Dead Posted August 23, 2014 Report Share Posted August 23, 2014 I have four different POs and there seem to be 3 types of bracelt linkage, screw which are easy, straight pins with a centre tube, total pita and split pin which seem variable. Th esolution is to buy rubber straps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.