cableguy Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 one end link on my sfso seems to be moving more and more,(im afraid it will fall off if i keep wearing it in this state) i think i need to replace the spring bar, looking at them without removing them the ends look like they are bent is that normal? what size spring bars do i need to purchase? anything i should know as well? thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Any 22mm bars will do. Mine aren't bent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 damm i think my bars are both damaged then somehow.... if i look at where i would put in a screwdriver to remove them its looks like this \_________/ <---well not THAT extreme but u get the idea so it should be straight JUST like a rolex spring bar correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdzsmith Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 damm i think my bars are both damaged then somehow.... if i look at where i would put in a screwdriver to remove them its looks like this \_________/ <---well not THAT extreme but u get the idea so it should be straight JUST like a rolex spring bar correct? Yes, the spring bars should be straight - not sure about the rolex, but as Pug says, the SFSO uses the standard (straight) 22mm spring bar. You're right, if yours look like your drawing, they were damaged somehow. I wouldn't wear the watch until after replacing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwygant Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 damm i think my bars are both damaged then somehow.... if i look at where i would put in a screwdriver to remove them its looks like this \_________/ <---well not THAT extreme but u get the idea so it should be straight JUST like a rolex spring bar correct? Hopefully the holes weren't drilled in the wrong area. Many times they solve this by slightly bending the springbar with dental floss or similar to get them to snap in. Go for leather or rubber instead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 nooooo, i love the heavy bracelet.... i hope i can replace the spring bars and have it work fine... so its just 22mm spring bars? do i have to look for a certian thickness ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 nooooo, i love the heavy bracelet.... i hope i can replace the spring bars and have it work fine... so its just 22mm spring bars? do i have to look for a certian thickness ? yeah its normal 22mm spring bars.. the thickness i don't know.. sometimes if u use a thinner one the watch will move around.. so if u go to a normal watch repairer (those ones that does bracelet resizing and battery change).. they might be able to sell it to u for maybe $2.. if u have the GUTS! like my friend with his datejust replica.. go to an AD and they'll replace it for u for free.. eventhough i don't recommend you to do the second one.. because ull be hated in this board if u do it heheheh joke.. i wish i was a vip member!! :@ i hate being an apprentice but i dont have paypal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I'm gonna order a 100 pack of spring bars from the bay 12mm - 24mm 10 of each size.... for 8.00 i hope.... they are 1.5mm thickness i hope this is the right one *damm the deal fell thru, he want 15.00 for the mixed bag or 4.00 for 100 in 1 size....what am i gonna do with (98) 22mm spring bars lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasigi Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Mine appear bent as well, it seems to be common on reps. I've not taken the bracelet off because I think it's going to be really somewhat tricky to put back on because of that (I've got a Tag Link which came with bent springbars and I've spent hours trying to refit the bracelet). My Explorer II was the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cableguy Posted July 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 yea im really scared now to take it off....cause what if i cant get it back on lol. =/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azerbyjam Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 I replaced the springbars on my SFSO because one of the end links was a bit loose, used 22mm x 1.8mm straight bars and now its a nice snug fit. Hope that helps. azerbyjam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arminvanbuuren Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 yea im really scared now to take it off....cause what if i cant get it back on lol. =/ its not hard at all you just have to find the hole .. that takes a long time.. but lets put it this way.. the only thing that im scared off is sometimes.. the the springbars would shoot and then ull lose it.. so if u havent done this before make sure u have a spare spring bars 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.