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  1. Seamaster4463 Apr 10, 2019

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    Could anyone please let me know the proper screwdriver to use when removing the tiny link screws on the new omega metal bracelets, I’m in the UK. Many thanks.
     
  2. jimmyd13 Apr 10, 2019

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    Don't take this the wrong way but when someone asks which tool they need for a bracelet, it scares the shit outta me. You should also be aware that these screws can be secured with Loctite and some need a little thermal shock to release.

    If you're just wanting the bracelet resized, go to your nearest AD. They often will do it while you wait. Usually at no charge. You're far less likely to end up with a couple of scratches.
     
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  3. Seamaster4463 Apr 11, 2019

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    Thanks for the advice, I’ve done it now without any problems. I was changing the standard speedy pro clasp for a micro adjustable one and it suits the watch perfectly and can be adjusted with the summer/winters changes in wrist size. E5E6EDEC-C88B-4C08-AEC1-6C793030090F.jpeg
     
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  4. MRC Apr 11, 2019

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    Minds me of the late Carroll Smith's advice on removing Loctited flywheel set-screws on racing engines.
    "Heat head to red hot with a gas torch and hit very hard with a punch. Once."
     
  5. Seamaster4463 Apr 11, 2019

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    Heated the little screws and they came out a treat, I used a precision screwdriver for the screw head, and reapplied loctite. When your in the middle of nowhere and your nearest AD is 100 miles away, and nearest jeweller is 50 miles away, popping along to have some screws removed isn’t the best option........
     
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  6. starcraft Apr 11, 2019

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    Smetimes the width of the screw driver is perfect, but the end of it is to fat. You can use an emery board to sharpen it to a thinner width. I had to do this for Panerai screws.
     
  7. MRC Apr 11, 2019

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    :thumbsup:
     
  8. Seamaster4463 Apr 11, 2019

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    Thanks Starcraft, yes that’s exactly what I did - however I’m sure there is a commercially available driver that would be the exact fit - hence my initial question......
     
  9. eugeneandresson 'I used a hammer, a chisel, and my fingers' Apr 11, 2019

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    If nothing else works, this is the screwdriver to use...

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  10. mr_smith Apr 11, 2019

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    I took my 300 Master Coaxial into an OB for resizing once and came back with some mangled screws. Could be they were using something that didn't fit well. Not sure. There wasn't a charge for resizing, at least. I then found the screwdriver below, suggested on a forum somewhere... picked one up and have used it on my Aqua Terra. Seemed to fit the screw head really well. I don't know about an EXACT fit, but did fit really well. I did not have trouble with it (but perhaps there was no loctite in place?) and being quite careful did not mangle any screws. YMMV, as they say.

    Wiha 96018 Slotted Screwdriver with Precision Handle, 1.8 x 40mm