dbane883 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 I've never been a huge fan of the tuna can folded bracelets as I would rather have my watches wear comfortably (with an oyster bracelet or leather). But when it comes to the 7206 for example, how are the links removed and added? I would think the answer if fairly obvious. I gather that one has to carefully pry the metal fold up and pull it apart? Then fold it back in place? If so, is it not difficult to fold it back precisely in the same position due to the "elasticity" of the metal. Is there a preferred technique for this? Also, over time, and through repetitive bracelet adjustment changes, wouldn't some of the links suffer from metal fatigue and break away? Just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 These, I believe are what's required Sir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbane883 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Interesting.. so to remove a link, one would have to remove two pins to get the link out.. then reuse the same pin once the bracelet is shortened? What tool is required to extract the rivet? I am picturing a needle-nose vice-grip, but that cannot be right . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denimhead Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Interesting.. so to remove a link, one would have to remove two pins to get the link out.. then reuse the same pin once the bracelet is shortened? What tool is required to extract the rivet? I am picturing a needle-nose vice-grip, but that cannot be right . Not sure, I have a feeling that once you've managed to remove a 30-40 year old pin with a pair of grips etc it may result in a destroyed tube etc. Cousins here in the UK supply all widths as complete sets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kime Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 The answer to all of those questions is yes. The way to remove a link is to lift up a fold with a scalpel blade, then push a case opened (or flat blade) under the metal and push upwards to about 30-40 degrees and slip out the link. To put it back get a small piece of wood or something else flat and push it back down again. In most cases the join is pretty good but it is possible to close the gap slightly by putting the link on its end and tapping with a nylon watchmakers hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bc1221 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 the rivet bracelets are a damn nightmare to adjust. i had one for a shor time. they look great but i didnt trust it after i adjusted it. ended up selling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cc33 Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Michael young has a method of using a rubber hammer to bend back the metal. He hits it at the base close to where it folds until it's perfect, works like a charm, just be sure to have the band on a non scratch surface when doing it of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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