letter Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Hi, What tools do I need to resize the bracelet on this watch? I've never resized any bracelet before so an idiots guide would be ideal if someone has a link? Or a link to some tools needed? many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amplitude Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 Just like the gen. If you have no tools, a couple of paper clips ought to work fine. A small one for the button, and a larger one for the pins. On the inside of the bracelet you will see little circles off to one side of the link. Depress one gently, and press out the corresponding pin towards the side with no button. Repeat procedure in opposite direction to reinsert pins. Button must me depressed to insert pin. Hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letter Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 thankyou - so it sounds pretty easy! are there any tools I can buy to do the job? don't mind buying some tools as I'll soon have more reps that need adjusting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amplitude Posted July 5, 2007 Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 You could buy a combo link pin/springbar removal tool. You'll probably use that plenty. Don't get a crappy one. Spring for a Swiss made. Replica tools suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letter Posted July 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2007 haha, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kollektor Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 Nah, I wouldn't waste the money on Swiss stuff. My cheapo Indian tools have lasted me dozens of adjustments. The 3717 bracelet is very easy to adjust. Just follow the rules above... Helpful hint: Apart from one of those twist screw link pin removers I'd also get a jeweler's hammer with plastic head pins for tapping and a wooden bracelet holder. Super cheap. Kits on the Bay with all of this stuff for under $20. I'd spend the money on some good screw drivers. Last thing: expect hell on earth when you adjust your PO bracelet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Posted July 6, 2007 Report Share Posted July 6, 2007 How to re-size watches : http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchSchool/WS...pin%20bracelets Zed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tracy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I use tooth picks,.. in order not to scratch the band... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I use toothpicks and a prodinator: Or, two toothpicks: Don't forget my IWC bracelet sizing article: http://pugwash.cat5.org/articles/gst/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmeister Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Aah, the invaluable toothpick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letter Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 awesome - thanks pug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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