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PO 8900 - Bracelet Sizing

cwilkie
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So I’m decided on the purchase of the Planet Ocean after some deliberation. Happy with the deal I’m getting, and super excited to get my first proper watch!

Given lockdown, I’ll be purchasing online. The dealer has offered to help size the bracelet for me which is great, but I’m just wondering if it’s better to give it a go myself to get it perfect. Wrist is around 7.2”.

Should I take the dealer up on the offer, or just order the tools now and have a go myself? In a normal world I would be happy to walk into a local AD and pay for it to be done, but that doesn’t look like it’s happening any time soon!

Thanks!
 
SkunkPrince
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If you've not done it before, I wouldn't recommend you just pick one and hope for the best. You might have to call around but you can find an expert to show you how to do it.
 
artek
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I was initially hesitant to size the bracelet myself on my SMP 300 having never done it before.

But then because of the lockdown I had no choice so I did a little bit of research online and I bought this 1.8mm screwdriver which made the job quite easy to do.

The key is to have the right tool, good lighting and lots of patience.
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artek artek
I was initially hesitant to size the bracelet myself on my SMP 300 having never done it before.

But then because of the lockdown I had no choice so I did a little bit of research online and I bought this 1.8mm screwdriver which made the job quite easy to do.

The key is to have the right tool, good lighting and lots of patience.

https://www.amazon.com/Wera-Kraftform-Electronics-Precision-Screwdriver/dp/B007NLPI10

How did a phillips screwdriver help you resize your bracelet?
 
cwilkie
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I'm assuming that's the wrong link! Heard 1.8 was about the right size. Maybe it is worth giving it a go myself, if I get some tape as well to limit the potential damage. Will see how accurate the AD thinks they can get it off the measurement (and if it delays the delivery). I'll decide from there. Was even tempted to order the rubber strap with deployment at the same time and have that fitted until I can get into a store, but I love the PO on the bracelet and want to try it for a while first before swapping out.

Thanks for the feedback!
 
artek
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Sorry guys, wrong link. This is the screwdriver I was talking about. 1.8mm slotted.
 
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SkunkPrince
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I highly recommend some sort of clamp to hold it and a heat gun to soften the thread-locker if necessary.
 
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artek artek
Sorry guys, wrong link. This is the screwdriver I was talking about. 1.8mm slotted.
Is 1.8 mm the correct size for ALL Omega bracelets?
 
artek
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Morseman Morseman
Is 1.8 mm the correct size for ALL Omega bracelets?

I can only speak to the SMP 300 and Planet Ocean bracelets. They take 1.8 mm.
 
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SkunkPrince SkunkPrince
I highly recommend some sort of clamp to hold it and a heat gun to soften the thread-locker if necessary.
And hope they didn’t put on an ungodly amount of loctite. On my PO bracelet there was one screw that no matter the amount of heat I couldn’t get loose without fear of damaging the screw. Ended up taking it in to the AD to fix it.
 
cwilkie
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dekevain dekevain
And hope they didn’t put on an ungodly amount of loctite. On my PO bracelet there was one screw that no matter the amount of heat I couldn’t get loose without fear of damaging the screw. Ended up taking it in to the AD to fix it.
That’s what I’m worried about! Will have to hope they get it close to my size, and if not perfect take somewhere local when things open again. Still would be good to have a go myself if I lose patience!
 
M
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One slip of the screwdriver equals one scratch. I have a local vendor called Fast Fix that has an excellent watchmaker. I'd much rather spend 20 bucks on a perfect job than deal with a scratch that resulted from my ineptitude. On the other hand any significant repairs needed, in my opinion, should go to an Omega Service Center.
 
farmerboy
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Also, get a headband magnifier. It helps to be able to see the tiny parts and generally inspect your watch.
 
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