Wtb: New Left Thumb

[kasigi]

Bah.

Taking a strap off my Big Pilot and the spring bar tool slipped and gouged a big chunk out of the pad of my left thumb

I never knew a thumb held so much blood!

K.

[KB]

You know I have come to the realisation that changing straps/bracelets is just not that easy, each time I have given it a go it's taken me ages so yes I can understand how easy it would be to slip and take a chunk out of your thumb, whats more they're sharp little mothers too

Ken

[chris5264]

That actually hurt to read, I feel your pain. I did something similar before and said I would never buy a watch with spring bars, IMO it isn't a great design but there are some cool watches with it, so what can you do?

[ubiquitous]

I know exactly what you mean! Can't recall how many times I've stabbed myself in the thumb, finger or hand, etc. with a screwdriver or razorblade while working on a watch.

And sometimes those blasted springbars can be the worst!

[Rolexman]

Said it once will say it again... use a potatoe knife. Much better(and safer ) than all those expensive spring-bar tools. No scratches or marks on strap nor thumb....

Manual (just to be safe ):

Edited May 27, 2006 by Rolexman