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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 12:39 pm |
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Equinox 3T WIS
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I have two bracelets to re size. I would like to do this myself. Any suggestions as to what sort of tools and a reputable vendor would be appreciated. Thanks Tom
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 01:09 pm |
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KenC Admin
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Wish I could help, but I never try that at home!!!!
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 01:23 pm |
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Edgel 3T WIS
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I use the black pin remover II ($10) from internationalwatchman.com and it works well for me. You might also want to pick up a universal spring bar tool at the same time. It's not that difficult to do.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 01:24 pm |
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James Haury 3T WIS
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Does it use screws or friction pins? If it has screws you can use a small screwdriver if it has pins I would check westcoast time first to see what tools they have available.Check mcmaster carr for sets of small screwdrivers. Last edited on Wed Dec 27th, 2006 01:25 pm by James Haury |
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 01:35 pm |
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oagaspar Site Founder
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Equinox wrote: WatchPrince has a 15% off sale going on right now and have everything you need Equinoxhand6.gif...just click on their link on the sidebar of the Forumwatch2.gif I have two bracelets to re size. I would like to do this myself. Any suggestions as to what sort of tools and a reputable vendor would be appreciated. Thanks Tom
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 04:19 pm |
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obsidian 3T WIS
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Try Widget Supply: http:\widgetsupply.com/page/WS/CTGY/watch-jeweler They have bracelet and spring bar tools for a fraction of the price of other sellers.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 09:33 pm |
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JCKoLnturn 3T WIS
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Don't go cheap on your watch tools. I have one of those cheap $10 pin tools and it gets the job done but I would definately buy one of those smaller, slightly more expensive ones. Every cheap watch tool I bought I replaced with better ones I should of bought in the first place. I bought a couple of Bergeon screwdrivers and the all metal Bergeon springbar tool and it's ridiculous how much better they work than the cheapies. I bought all my better stuff from Otto-frei at this website: http://www.ofrei.com/
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| Posted: Wed Dec 27th, 2006 11:07 pm |
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wcbartlett 3T WIS
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It depends if they are connected by screws or pins. Equinox wrote: I have two bracelets to re size. I would like to do this myself. Any suggestions as to what sort of tools and a reputable vendor would be appreciated. Thanks Tom Last edited on Wed Dec 27th, 2006 11:07 pm by wcbartlett |
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| Posted: Thu Dec 28th, 2006 08:42 pm |
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Equinox 3T WIS
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sorry i didn't get back to this sooner. to answer some of the questions the bracelets use friction pins Thanks all for the advice. i must admit there is something to be said for buying the best tools you can afford. thanks again tom
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