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20 May 2019, 10:31 PM | #1 |
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Bracelet install Speedy Pro
Only one week into Moonwatch ownership and I nearly through the thing through my kitchen window last night.
I have removed the bracelet, installed a leather strap. Removed the leather strap, installed a kevlar strap. Removed the kevlar strap. No issues at all with any of this. I was shocked how easy it was, especially compared to my Tudor watches. However, last night I tried to reinstall the bracelet and just could NOT get it done. I don't know what the "trick" is to doing this but I could sure use some suggestions. With the strap I sort of get one end of the springbar into the hole on one side, and pop the other side in. With the bracelet however, I can't seem to get enough clearance to do this. Without getting one side set, it seems like the springbar will not compress enough to clear the lugs unless one side is actually set in the hole. Any tips or videos anyone can point me to to help with this? Everything else has gone great except this. Thanks! Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S10 using Tapatalk |
21 May 2019, 02:34 AM | #2 |
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Hey,
I've also had some trouble getting the bracelet reinstalled, and had concern about damaging the lugs. My solution is to cover the lugs with scotch tape to protect them from the strap tool and the spring bars, then I angle the end link between the lugs such that the spring bar on this side isn't in the lug hole. Following this I compress the spring bar and then push the other side of the end link down. This results in the spring bar being compressed on both sides with the end link fully down between the lugs and then I just wiggle until the spring bar lands home in the lug holes. I took some pictures of the process this morning however my post count isn't high enough to post images. Feel free to PM me and I'll email them along if you want. Cheers, Scott Sent from my SM-N950W using Tapatalk |
21 May 2019, 05:27 AM | #3 |
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Strange. The speedy bracelet is one of the easiest bracelets to take off and put back on.
You're using the spring bars that came with the speedmaster bracelet ?
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The part reference number for the current bracelet's spring bars is 068ST2207. |
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21 May 2019, 07:59 AM | #7 |
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Yes, I believe you should be able to see the difference with the spring bars side by side.
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I might add that, although pricey, the Bergeon 7825 is, imo, the best tool on the market to install and remove bracelets. Makes it a breeze.
https://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-78...-bar-tweezers/ |
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Curious as to why longer spring bars are needed for straps. I am using the spring bars that were in my bracelet, should I be using a different set that came with my watch? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I believe the bracelet requires spring bars to be a little shorter in order to allow for the installation/removal within the gaps of the end links. Straps wouldn't have that issue, but, in turn, also lack the protection the end links provide for the stability of the spring bars. I suppose they are a bit longer in order to be more secure.
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I believe it's the opposite. Straps don't need longer bars, they use the proper size. Bracelets can get away with going shorter. Straps use properly sized spring bars because they need the added security. Bracelets are rigid, and a slightly (1mm) smaller springbar can be used, which in turn makes them easier to remove.
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I believe this is the reason for the difference in size. A bracelet can get away with a properly sized spring bar, but it's not needed and the slightly shorter bar length makes it easier to work with.
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It's harder than putting a strap on, but it does take some time and getting used to do it.
Much easier than any Rolex though!
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Appreciate the responses guys! So will I be ok using the spring bars that were on my speedy bracelet with a strap? Or should I get longer spring bars? Are the extra spring bars that come in the speedmaster kit for this reason? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Agreed! So I checked my Speedy Pro kit, and the extra spring bars that come with it are the longer ones, and they are slightly larger when compared side by side. So I swapped them out. Better safe than sorry! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I usually slide the endlink from the caseback side, with one end of the spring bar near or already in the lug hole. Using my thumb on the backside of the EL, and my index on the dial side, I pinch ever so slightly as I use a toothpick (or something non-metallic to avoid scratches) to depress the other end of the spring bar. Once that clears the lugs, just move the endlink around until you hear that satisfying "click." Repeat on the other side. I used to put scotch tape on the lugs, until I got better at it.
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I’m a wuss. I take it to my local Boutique where they are happy to make swaps for me.
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If you like to change bracelets a lot, swap them for straps, etc, you won't regret it. This tool makes a world of difference.
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I've been considering one of these for a while. Now that I have gotten into the strap game with my Tudor and Omega, these could really help out. Oh and final question, are these the fine tips that will work on Tudors too? |
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I've tested it on Rolex, Breitling and Omega, I suppose Tudor shouldn't be a problem. |
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