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mdtddd2007 · 30 January 2008, 05:56 AM

Help??? Anyone out there know how to change my Sea Dweller Bracelet no holes? Is hard to get off. I want to change to Nato Strap. Pictures would be great. I know the reference I saw has holes (that's easy). Mine doest not! Thanks...

GoldenBear · 30 January 2008, 06:02 AM

I would (and do) go to an AD or nice watch shop and have them do it. Most do it for free. Some will charge $5. Either way, well worth it.

Gurmot · 30 January 2008, 06:03 AM

You need something called a burgeon tool. It is a steel tool with a small fork shaped end-piece used to release the spring bar pins that hold the bracelet on.

CAUTION - It is quite easy to scratch your watch if you slip.

I would take it to a watch repairer and ask them to do it for you unless you are quite confident.

It would be a shame to spoil your lovelly Sea Dweller.

Tools · 30 January 2008, 06:09 AM

It's a piece of cake..

Hold the watch head with one hand, and the bracelet with the other hand..

Now, with your third hand, take a Bergeon tool, or a small screwdriver, and depress the spring pin through the slot in the back of the bracelet enough to clear the hole in the lug....You might need a fourth hand to depress the spring pin from the other side too.

SPACE-DWELLER · 30 January 2008, 07:54 AM

Welcome to TRF!

I normally prefer taping up the underside of the lugs to prevent getting a scratch on them when re-installing the bracelet. One end of the pin has to rest on one side of the lugs at both 6 and 12 o' clock before you push it in to make it pop in place, you see.

Alcan · 30 January 2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

It's a piece of cake..

Hold the watch head with one hand, and the bracelet with the other hand..

Now, with your third hand, take a Bergeon tool, or a small screwdriver, and depress the spring pin through the slot in the back of the bracelet enough to clear the hole in the lug....You might need a fourth hand to depress the spring pin from the other side too.

Larry, did you spend a lot of time around radioactive materials in your career?

Tools · 30 January 2008, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Larry, did you spend a lot of time around radioactive materials in your career?

You know, You have to read everything very carefully on this forum to get full value..

I try to give really thought provoking stuff.....

30 January 2008, 05:56 AM	#1
mdtddd2007 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: U.S Watch: Rolex, PP, AP, GS Posts: 5,785	? HELP Can't take my bracelet OFF??? Help??? Anyone out there know how to change my Sea Dweller Bracelet no holes? Is hard to get off. I want to change to Nato Strap. Pictures would be great. I know the reference I saw has holes (that's easy). Mine doest not! Thanks...

30 January 2008, 06:02 AM	#2
GoldenBear "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Watch: Submariner Posts: 2,480	I would (and do) go to an AD or nice watch shop and have them do it. Most do it for free. Some will charge $5. Either way, well worth it. __________________ ____________________________________________ Rolex Blue TT Submariner Rolex SS Submariner Breitling Emergency Mission They are just watches, wear 'em. ____________________________________________

30 January 2008, 06:09 AM	#4
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,514	It's a piece of cake.. Hold the watch head with one hand, and the bracelet with the other hand.. Now, with your third hand, take a Bergeon tool, or a small screwdriver, and depress the spring pin through the slot in the back of the bracelet enough to clear the hole in the lug....You might need a fourth hand to depress the spring pin from the other side too. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

30 January 2008, 07:54 AM	#5
SPACE-DWELLER "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Real Name: Bo Location: Denmark Watch: Rolex, of course! Posts: 22,436	Welcome to TRF! I normally prefer taping up the underside of the lugs to prevent getting a scratch on them when re-installing the bracelet. One end of the pin has to rest on one side of the lugs at both 6 and 12 o' clock before you push it in to make it pop in place, you see. __________________ With kind regards, Bo LocTite 221: The Taming Of The Screw...

30 January 2008, 06:03 AM	#3
Gurmot Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Posts: 568	You need something called a burgeon tool. It is a steel tool with a small fork shaped end-piece used to release the spring bar pins that hold the bracelet on. CAUTION - It is quite easy to scratch your watch if you slip. I would take it to a watch repairer and ask them to do it for you unless you are quite confident. It would be a shame to spoil your lovelly Sea Dweller.

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