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21 January 2011, 07:15 PM | #1 |
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Jubilee bracelet replacement
I have a Datejust with a knackered jubilee strap which I have now obtained a replacement for (excluding clasp). Now some of you are going to think this is a daft question, but how do I remove the old bracelet from the watch itself? I know that I have to force the 'pin' out but what can I use to do this so as not to cause any scratching? And does it have to be done from a certain side (taper)?
The question equally applies to the 'pin' attaching one side of the strap to the clasp. Thanks in anticipation! Ivan |
22 January 2011, 08:53 AM | #2 |
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tooth pick
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22 January 2011, 09:56 AM | #3 |
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In a bind I have used a Thumbtack. The larger plastic type with the big head. They are easy to hold on to while you push in your spring bars.
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26 January 2011, 02:31 AM | #4 |
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Straightened out paper clip.
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26 January 2011, 06:19 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for the advice, all very obvious now. The reason I asked was that initially my bracelet just snapped on removal from the drawer, on one of the non-removable links. Then when I went to remove a link with a 'screw' in, even after heating, was unable to. It turned out to be a split pin filed to look like a screw! (Other screws came out as they should do). So, dodgy repairs on possibly a non-genuine bracelet, but now have a new one to fit properly. Thanks again.
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