Hello everyone! I am A bit flustered about adjusting my Omega 1171 bracelet to remove a couple of the links. Usually I have no problem with Rolex but this is my first time with Omega. Any tips? Thank you -Ron

 

You might want to soak the bracelet for a bit in a penetrating oil, then use a high-torque jeweler's screwdriver on the screws, like this:

http://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-5971-high-torque-grip-mini-screwdrivers-for-watchmakers-each/

 

P.S. On second thought, your picture makes it look like those could be split pins, not screws.

 

Those are not screws...

 

They do have screw heads. I'll try to push one out. Thanks

 

If they're screw heads you won't be able to push them out. If it is indeed a vintage 1171 bracelet, just get a jeweler's screwdriver with a 0.8mm head and unscrew them. It shouldn't be very difficult and if it is then I recommend taking it to any watchmaker and it should be a very simple task for them to help you.

 

No screw heads in the photos you have posted - as note these are split pins...

 

Hey! Thanks so much !!! They were pins. So removed two and adjusted clasp. Perfect!

 

True, but if they're screw heads, you might damage the thread while trying in vain to push them out, so that you can't screw them out anymore, either. That happened to me once, back when I didn't know the original ones came with screws.

But I'd say your are pins.

The size of the hole is a good indicator (bigger = screws). These are 1170s, but is the same thing.

 

Sorry to resurrect an old post, but I've got a related question: where can one source correctly sized split pins for Omega bracelets?

I got a new (to me) Seamaster 300 GMT today. As I was adjusting the bracelet, I discovered that two of the pins are not split, and are therefore relatively loose. I'd appreciate any advice OF can offer. Pic below for sake of clarity: