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12 May 2011, 07:41 PM | #1 |
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What is the best way to take a bracelet off of a Rolex with lug holes without putting any scratches on the watch? Should I use a tooth pick like I have read and just push one side out first?
Also would it be best to get some extra spring bars just so I can keep the ones that come with the watch with the bracelet? I would thhink I could get an extra set from an AD pretty easiliy.
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12 May 2011, 07:44 PM | #2 |
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Very easy to source spring bars. If you have trouble let me know--will give you guy to email. As for removing--i have tools--a toothpick would work fine too. When you put back in--I always turn dial face down-hold in my hands--bar in one hole-you can use your nail even to put in second hole--super easy!!!
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I think I'll check with my AD today on the spring bars, if I do need help though I will shoot you a PM. It might not be a Pam, but I am off to look for some straps. Nato straps that is.
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I always use a paper clip
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Might be worth getting yourself one of these
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12 May 2011, 08:46 PM | #6 |
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If you're referring to your new (to you ) Sub Dan, then the Bergeon tool above is the winner as the flush fits will get in the way for the Bergeon 6825... make sure you tape it up using masking tape as the springbars will jump out and make small marks, same for when you seesaw them back in (learn from my mistakes )
for SEL bracelets make sure you use the Bergeon 6825, you'll thank me mate I recently bought it and it's amazing, no more taping up watch cases and bracelets, the 6825 is an absolute joy and worth every penny
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hi Dan, no the 6825 is no good for lug holes as the flush fits cover the springbars
unsure what your collection consists of but if you have any NON lug hole watches eg SEL bracelets then the 6825 is a first class winner
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Sorry my original post forgot to include that necessary detail.
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then you need both tools tape up case and bracelet first time you attempt as it can be a bit tricky.. looking forward to seeing pics Dan
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The beauty of lug holes!!! It's so easy and hassle free! Just write lug hole loyalist in your sig, your soon to love it.
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Dan,
Here is a pretty good video on how to do it if you have lug holes. If you want to avoid scratches when putting the bracelet back on i would put some masking tape on the lugs first because you need to apply pressure on the end link when pushing spring bars in which might leave some scratches. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIewnx5djEA |
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As usbzoso pointed out, masking tape on the lug backs will greatly reduce that possiblity.
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Yeah, with lug holes it is easy enough to use a toothpick!
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