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30 May 2011, 02:53 AM | #1 |
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Metal to nato and back
Hi Rolexeins
How hard is it to go from metal band to nato band, and back? Thanks |
30 May 2011, 02:57 AM | #2 |
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If your Rolex has drilled lug holes, not too hard......if it doesn't, a bit more care is needed....use the right tools, masking tape to prevent scratching & you are good to go.
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30 May 2011, 03:06 AM | #3 |
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Thnks Dr.
It's a older sub so if I get the spring bar tool its no big deal ? I just put a nato on my vintage sekio and love it I want one on my sub but I can see putting the metal band back on for a more refined look as well. |
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Good you have a classic sub w/ lug holes......bah humbug...lug holes, a beautiful thing. Since you are in the USA check online @ www.Ofrei.com go to watchmakers tools.....spring bar tools. There are 2 that look the same, one has the "Bergeon" logo, the other doesn't.....Ofrei states they are made in same factory in Switz. I bought the un-labeled one, a excellent tool. The unlabeled one is model # FB504 @ $25.95, the one w/ the "Bergeon" logo, # Berg-6111 @ $35.95 ( I used the savings to buy spring bars, they sometimes fly away during installation) Replacement tips can also be bought.
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Super easy!! You can use toothpick too!
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31 May 2011, 12:38 AM | #6 |
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Thanks for all the info.
I have a new nato band, spring bar tool and extra spring bars on the way. |
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