geestyleed Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Hi guys! Today I recived my PO 42mm SS Strap. Really beautiful watch - perfect size. But the strap so tooooo long. I thought the strap would have the same mechanic like the Rolex watches with an screw, but here I dont know how I shall screw the pins out. Is there a possibilty to do it on my own? I hope you can help me - because I want to wear this watch - h3h3 greetings gee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotik Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I had the same issue with the same watch not that long ago. I ended up taking it somewhere to be adjusted. The guy that did it actually had to struggle a bit to get the pins out. I was told that if you do it yourself, you need to use a pin pusher and push really in straight line or else it would break the pusher. The watchsmith that did mine actually had to hammer the pins out. FYI, they are pins, not screws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) I had the same issue with the same watch not that long ago. I ended up taking it somewhere to be adjusted. The guy that did it actually had to struggle a bit to get the pins out. I was told that if you do it yourself, you need to use a pin pusher and push really in straight line or else it would break the pusher. The watchsmith that did mine actually had to hammer the pins out. FYI, they are pins, not screws. Damn I think we have no reliable watchsmith in my area - and I dont want to go to the remaining one with a rep ... Edited July 22, 2008 by geestyleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b16a2 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Get a pin remover tool off of ebay, makes the job really easy, and they're veyr cheap to buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Get a pin remover tool off of ebay, makes the job really easy, and they're veyr cheap to buy. Yeah - I think thats the best idea. Can I buy every pin remover or do I need a special one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geo1nah2a Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Most pin removers on the bay are generic ones and they will fit the PO's bracelet. I have one that I have used for my UPO and it works like a charm. Make sure You don't have the diver's extention open while adjusting it.. BTW wear it well, and do post some pics of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimster Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Google "how to remove watch pins from a bracelet" and something should come up. If I remember correctly Poor Mans Watch Forum has a tutorial on it for Seiko's. Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downtown Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 i had a watch guy do it and he struggled for half an hour. i took a thick pin and a hammer and it took me five minutes. up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) I made my decision and I'm going to buy a pin remover - even good for further investments I hope I get one in the city TODAY At the moment the watch is turning around my wrist all the time... Can anybody tell me, what a diver's extention is? I will upload some pictures this evening(German Time ) Edited July 23, 2008 by geestyleed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaotik Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Can anybody tell me, what a diver's extention is? The diver extension is the smaller clasp that closes "under" the main clasp. If it's open, you'll end up removing way more links than needed and will have to put them back in order to close the extension. Edited July 23, 2008 by Chaotik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geestyleed Posted July 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2008 Hi guys! I just recived the pin remover BUT I dont get the Pin trough the whole strap. Has anybody a Idea? Now the pin is about 5-7mm out of the Strap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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