GMT II -C Bracelet

[bmackinlay]

I bet someone can tell me how to remove the bracelet on my GMT without scatching it . I have no tools ! Bill

[Welshwatchman]

You need to get a decent quality spring bar removal tool. There is no substitute for the correct tool.

I use the bergeon 6767-F though I understand the Seadweller tool is also suitable for removing the new GMT's springbar.

You will also beed to mask the surrounding area to reduce the possibilty of scratching the case/bracelet.

[SPACE-DWELLER]

My AD watch maker used a "tweezer" looking tool to remove that bracelet of my GMT IIc. He said it was a tool from Rolex. The bracelet went off in a giffy, but he managed to make marks on the OVERside of the lugs at the edge to the SEL! But he removed the scratched afterwards so no harm done. So I will second Paul's advice and mask up the lugs.

BTW: Bill, did you ever get a silver dial for your DD?

[hienpham04]

Mask the lugs on the case with clear scotch tape. Then, you can use a push pin (the one you would use to pin pictures on the wall, they come in a box with different colors) to remove the bracelet spring bars. Easy as that.

[bmackinlay]

Thanks fella's I appreciate you concern and input. Bo, yes I received my silver dial and it looks just like the one you show here from time to time. I'm going to post pics as soon as I learn how!!!! I have your instructions but I'm just an Old Fart and am slow with these things. My daughter is going to help me this week,and then I will show off my beautiful DD. Bill

[veilstylez]

getting them out is easy but whats the trick to putting them back in without scratching the under lugs?

[SPACE-DWELLER]

Originally Posted by bmackinlay

Thanks fella's I appreciate you concern and input. Bo, yes I received my silver dial and it looks just like the one you show here from time to time. I'm going to post pics as soon as I learn how!!!! I have your instructions but I'm just an Old Fart and am slow with these things. My daughter is going to help me this week,and then I will show off my beautiful DD. Bill

I am glad to hear that, Bill! I know you went through quite an ordeal, but I believe it was worth it in the end, wasn't it?

I look forward to seeing the pics!

[bmackinlay]

Bo, it changed the whole appearance of the watch!! I now can tell time!! Before I was thinking of flipping it. RSC took a long time to do it but they did a great job.Look for pic shortly. Bill

[seantk]

Bill,

I have a bergeon 6111 spring bar tool you can use anytime you happen to be in Tampa, or I could mail it to you.

Now lets see some pics!

Sean