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Eric5964 · 1 May 2016, 10:06 AM

Was wondering, do you all tape up the lugs before doing a strap change on your nicer pieces, so to not scratch them with a tool. If so, what kind of tape to not leave residue? Thank you

EricE

sensui · 1 May 2016, 10:11 AM

Yes and always use blue painter tape.

kirksingleton · 1 May 2016, 10:53 AM

I use a watch tool that I got on Amazon but I used a small screwdriver for many years. Never used tape but I may start now

Relyt · 1 May 2016, 04:21 PM

Nah. I'm working to not be OCD on things. I started when my car showed a small scratch. I just feel that if I spend all my time worrying about something "not perfect," I will drive myself crazy.

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jdpny · 1 May 2016, 09:05 PM

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nah. I'm working to not be ocd on things. I started when my car showed a small scratch. I just feel that if i spend all my time worrying about something "not perfect," i will drive myself crazy.

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Daytona88 · 1 May 2016, 09:18 PM

I tried once but somehow managed to scratch the lug anyway so I don't bother now and just try to be extra careful now. Might buy that Bergeon 7825 like the Rolex 3200.

NeedlessKane · 2 May 2016, 12:27 AM

I use a watch tool to pop the pins and use my fingernail to push them back in. The scratches, if any, are very superficial.

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dr3ws · 2 May 2016, 08:38 AM

Somehow I have steady hands and didn't scratch the lugs when I remove the bracelet of my sub but I did it with 2 spring bar tools to release both end at the same time, couldn't do it with one

SemperFi · 2 May 2016, 08:57 AM

I actually double tape the watch. Masking tape first because it leaves no residue and then electrical tape over that for added protection.

subtona · 2 May 2016, 09:00 AM

No tape, que sera sera

tradeworks · 2 May 2016, 09:18 AM

blue painter tape! its worth the extra effort.

kilyung · 2 May 2016, 10:16 AM

I use a playing card for bracelets and have a quick release maker for all straps

fullcourt · 2 May 2016, 10:21 AM

nope....

kromdom · 2 May 2016, 12:59 PM

no tape for my 1661p (holes, SEL). a wooden toothpick works just fine and so far, the wood has not been able to scratch the lug holes

ABChop · 2 May 2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Daytona88

I tried once but somehow managed to scratch the lug anyway so I don't bother now and just try to be extra careful now. Might buy that Bergeon 7825 like the Rolex 3200.

Yes I just got the Bergeron 7825 tweezers
They work great....spendy but great.

1 May 2016, 10:06 AM	#1
Eric5964 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Watch: Rolex/Omega/Brtlg Posts: 461	Changing straps Was wondering, do you all tape up the lugs before doing a strap change on your nicer pieces, so to not scratch them with a tool. If so, what kind of tape to not leave residue? Thank you EricE __________________ EricE Watch addict Michigan

1 May 2016, 04:21 PM	#4
Relyt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Tye Location: Eastern US Watch: Rolex Explorer ii Posts: 1,464	Nah. I'm working to not be OCD on things. I started when my car showed a small scratch. I just feel that if I spend all my time worrying about something "not perfect," I will drive myself crazy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~NEVER GIVE UP! 2005 Explorer ii 16570T

2 May 2016, 12:27 AM	#7
NeedlessKane "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: USA Watch: 1991 14060 Sub Posts: 498	I use a watch tool to pop the pins and use my fingernail to push them back in. The scratches, if any, are very superficial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 1991 14060 Submariner 1994 Tudor Big Block 1995 Rolex Explorer II 1992 Omega Speedmaster Pro

2 May 2016, 09:00 AM	#10
subtona "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Real Name: gus Location: East Coast Watch: APK & sometimes Y Posts: 25,996	No tape, que sera sera __________________

2 May 2016, 10:21 AM	#13
fullcourt "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Real Name: dp Location: chicago, usa Watch: panerai Posts: 2,369	nope.... __________________ dp just living the dream chicago, usa chgo_risti on IG

1 May 2016, 10:11 AM	#2
sensui 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 12,356	Yes and always use blue painter tape.

1 May 2016, 10:53 AM	#3
kirksingleton "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,759	I use a watch tool that I got on Amazon but I used a small screwdriver for many years. Never used tape but I may start now

1 May 2016, 09:18 PM	#6
Daytona88 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: USA Watch: 5712 Posts: 2,597	I tried once but somehow managed to scratch the lug anyway so I don't bother now and just try to be extra careful now. Might buy that Bergeon 7825 like the Rolex 3200.

2 May 2016, 08:38 AM	#8
dr3ws "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Real Name: Andrew Location: Australia Watch: 116710BLNR 126334 Posts: 432	Somehow I have steady hands and didn't scratch the lugs when I remove the bracelet of my sub but I did it with 2 spring bar tools to release both end at the same time, couldn't do it with one

2 May 2016, 08:57 AM	#9
SemperFi "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Real Name: Angelo Location: Brooklyn, NY Watch: Rolex Submariner Posts: 42,164	I actually double tape the watch. Masking tape first because it leaves no residue and then electrical tape over that for added protection.

2 May 2016, 09:18 AM	#11
tradeworks "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: USA Posts: 92	blue painter tape! its worth the extra effort.

2 May 2016, 10:16 AM	#12
kilyung 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,870	I use a playing card for bracelets and have a quick release maker for all straps

2 May 2016, 12:59 PM	#14
kromdom "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: USA Posts: 530	no tape for my 1661p (holes, SEL). a wooden toothpick works just fine and so far, the wood has not been able to scratch the lug holes

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