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Old 25 February 2013, 03:55 PM   #1
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Hulk Bracelet Removal Help

I recently bought an Everest band to put on my Hulk. I also bought a Bergeon 6767 tool to assist in the removal of the stainless bracelet so I can put the Everest band on.

I have read and followed the instructions on the minus4plus6 site, but for the life of me I can't get the spring bar to come out. It moves with no problem, but goes right back into the hole. It won't go down into the case so I can get the other side out.

Does anyone have any suggestions, other than buying the Bergeon 6825 tool?

Thanks in advance....


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Old 25 February 2013, 04:03 PM   #2
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Sure... First, use a bit of masking tape so you don't mar the underside of the lugs... But that's more important when reinstalling. For removal, I always hold the watch with my left hand, in a fashion where the watch is face down in my hand, the underside of the endlink being removed is held in place with my thump, the top side of endlink is held by my pointer finger and I apply a bit of pressure, basically pushing the endlink away from the head. Use your 6767 and depress one side, push the endlink out a tad, repeat the other side, and slide the bracelet away from case. Be aware of flying spring bar at that point.

Reverse to attach. Hope this helps!
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Old 26 February 2013, 04:28 AM   #3
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Thanks. I'll try that and hopefully it will work.


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Old 26 February 2013, 04:38 AM   #4
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What nch said. Just takes a little practice. Until you are proficient use plenty of tape!
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Old 26 February 2013, 04:40 AM   #5
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What nch said. Just takes a little practice. Until you are proficient use plenty of tape!
Yup, that upward pressure is key to keep the pin out when moving from one side to the other.
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Old 26 February 2013, 04:44 AM   #6
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I had issues getting the bracelet back on at first, but with some practive you'll get pretty good at it.
Agree, the pressure will help you out
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Does anyone have any suggestions, other than buying the Bergeon 6825 tool?

Thanks in advance....


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Shawn: truthfully, there is no substitute for the correct tool(s). The 6825 or horotec tweezers coupled with a bench vise/case holder is going to be the safest way to remove bracelets without making lugs look hacked up. You NEED to have a platform to work on that keeps the case locked down so it doesn't move, and a tool that compresses both springbar ends at the same time. 'Can' it be done without the 6825 and especially the benchvise/case holder (without inflicting marks on the lugs/bracelet)? Sure. Are the odds in your favor without the correct tools? No. Big time.
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Old 26 February 2013, 11:40 AM   #8
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Shawn: truthfully, there is no substitute for the correct tool(s). The 6825 or horotec tweezers coupled with a bench vise/case holder is going to be the safest way to remove bracelets without making lugs look hacked up. You NEED to have a platform to work on that keeps the case locked down so it doesn't move, and a tool that compresses both springbar ends at the same time. 'Can' it be done without the 6825 and especially the benchvise/case holder (without inflicting marks on the lugs/bracelet)? Sure. Are the odds in your favor without the correct tools? No. Big time.
Exactly this.
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Old 26 February 2013, 11:28 AM   #9
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Thank you all for your advice....you all have given me some good ideas

I guess I am going to have to invest in a 6825 tool in the future also...
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