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POCKETROCKETS · 6 March 2010, 03:13 AM

I used the tube in one of my 24mm Panerai straps and installed it on my 22mm IWC Big Pilot with a springbar! There is no wiggle room for me to wedge out the springbar so I can't take the strap off anymore! Any suggestions

Nahligah · 6 March 2010, 03:32 AM

Clip it with a pair of pliers?

ParisDakarBmw · 6 March 2010, 03:36 AM

Depress the leather with a flat tool, and snip it with some wire cutters. You should be able to wiggle it out after depressing the springbar with a small tool. You could also use a jewelers saw to prevent damage to the case or strap. If you can't do it safely, let a jeweler do it.

Vanilla Gorilla · 6 March 2010, 04:02 PM

You're going to have to kill the tube and strap with wire cutters.

Tommysol · 6 March 2010, 04:24 PM

Had the same problem.....take it to an experienced jeweler and make sure you tell them not to scratch the watch case. You should be able to save the strap and tube. DO NOT try yourself!

mfer · 7 March 2010, 01:31 AM

I was thinking the same thing as Tommysol, don't do it yourself!!!!

6 March 2010, 03:13 AM	#1
POCKETROCKETS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Mark Location: So Cal Watch: Rolex Posts: 34	Help I made a mistake! I used the tube in one of my 24mm Panerai straps and installed it on my 22mm IWC Big Pilot with a springbar! There is no wiggle room for me to wedge out the springbar so I can't take the strap off anymore! Any suggestions

6 March 2010, 03:32 AM	#2
Nahligah Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Pattaya Thailand Watch: not enough... Posts: 244	Clip it with a pair of pliers?

6 March 2010, 03:36 AM	#3
ParisDakarBmw Banned Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: Paul Location: New Haven, CT Watch: 116610 Sub-C Posts: 6,552	Depress the leather with a flat tool, and snip it with some wire cutters. You should be able to wiggle it out after depressing the springbar with a small tool. You could also use a jewelers saw to prevent damage to the case or strap. If you can't do it safely, let a jeweler do it.

6 March 2010, 04:02 PM	#4
Vanilla Gorilla Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Bo Location: Baltimore, MD Watch: 111 Posts: 35	You're going to have to kill the tube and strap with wire cutters.

6 March 2010, 04:24 PM	#5
Tommysol "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: California Posts: 591	Had the same problem.....take it to an experienced jeweler and make sure you tell them not to scratch the watch case. You should be able to save the strap and tube. DO NOT try yourself!

7 March 2010, 01:31 AM	#6
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I was thinking the same thing as Tommysol, don't do it yourself!!!!

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