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1171 bracelet screw removal help
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wsfarrell
·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/
http://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-5971-high-torque-grip-mini-screwdrivers-for-watchmakers-each/
http://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-5971-high-torque-grip-mini-screwdrivers-for-watchmakers-each/
http://www.esslinger.com/bergeon-5971-high-torque-grip-mini-screwdrivers-for-watchmakers-each/
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wsfarrell
·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/
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerHello 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
Those are not screws...
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Artoftherealm
·Those are not screws...
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sky21
·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.
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Archer
··Omega Qualified WatchmakerThey do have screw heads. I'll try to push one out. Thanks
No screw heads in the photos you have posted - as note these are split pins...
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Artoftherealm
·They do have screw heads. I'll try to push one out. Thanks
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dialstatic
·If they're screw heads you won't be able to push them out
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.
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·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:
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:
