KB Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Quick question guy's has anyone successfully removed their watch hands without using the correct tool, if so how did you do it. Thanks Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAHLER Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) When I don't have available void use or stung of a pin or the thin point of an scissors. I succeed every time. But practice is needed I don't believe that has never tried first succeeds in not making scratches. @Thanks PETE for the help with my English Edited July 3, 2006 by MAHLER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offshore Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Ken, They can be prised off with tweezer ends, but try cutting some thin plastic a bit bigger than the dial ( with a slit in it to get it over the dial and under the hands), before trying to remove them. At least then you won't do much dial damage, as you may need a lever under the tweezers. Alternatively, I can send you a set of hand removers down. ( My mate is here again tomorrow, and goes back next sunday/monday)( Mail/PM) Offshore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KB Posted July 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I can send you a set of hand removers down I'm trying not to beg here Thanks mate Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ravishingrick Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 I have read that PAM hands can be lifted of the cannon pinion without damage by using a very flat (1.4 mm) screw driver tip. (be sure to tape off the screwdriver tip to prevent damage) Quick question guy's has anyone successfully removed their watch hands without using the correct tool, if so how did you do it. Thanks Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest avitt Posted July 3, 2006 Report Share Posted July 3, 2006 Here's a related question: What do you guys use to set hands on Unitas movements? The typical tools are too small for those PAM hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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