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  1. Shabbaz Nov 23, 2018

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    Cant remove those ##$$%%% springbars.. grrrr. Do I need another tool for this?
     
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  2. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since Nov 23, 2018

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    Have the Tudor Pelagos, pretty much the same bracelet setup. I find having a magnifying glass handy makes things much easier. Also have one of those cheapo plastic thing a ma jigs that holds the watch stationary. One hand for the spring tool and one for the magnifying glass. Works out for me.
     
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  3. Stufflers Mom Nov 23, 2018

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    You seem to have the right tools, but there is a knack to removing a bracelet that requires a bit of practice. Have a look on Youtube for more info.
     
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  4. Shabbaz Nov 23, 2018

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    Hmmm. I've removed dozens of bracelets and never had any problems... It does not move anywhere...
     
  5. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 23, 2018

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    You need to put light traction on the bracelet as you release the first spring bar, then keep it on while you release the second. If the end links are very tight in the lugs, this can be more difficult, so a case holding clamp can be of help.

    No need for those tweezer things...
     
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  6. Shabbaz Nov 23, 2018

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    Thanks Archer but I'm damaging the lugs. It wont move. I'm taking it to a watchmaker. What a defeat...
     
  7. Shabbaz Nov 23, 2018

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    Painful... very painful....
     
  8. MCC Nov 23, 2018

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    I am sure we have all had the odd watch where we can't budge the springbars. A visit to the watchmaker and possible a change of springbar might help.
     
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  9. Shabbaz Nov 23, 2018

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    Ok. But could we keep this among us. It's not like I've posted this on a public forum. Thanks...
     
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  10. blufinz52 Hears dead people, not watch rotors. Nov 23, 2018

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    Mum's the word! :thumbsup:
     
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  11. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since Nov 23, 2018

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    Magnifying glass really helps
     
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  12. Dan S Nov 23, 2018

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    I generally overdo it with tools in a case like this. So I would put the case in a holder, and put the holder in a vise, to free up both hands. Then I would don my magnifying visor so I could see what I was doing while keeping both hands free. Then, I would use a teeny screwdriver to release one springbar (pulling out that side of the end link to keep the springbar from slipping back into the hole), and while maintaining traction on the loose side of the end-link (as @Archer described) to keep the springbar from slipping back in, I would then release the other side of the springbar and slide out the end-link. I think that's the strategy, when you have a really snug-fitting solid end link like this.
     
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  13. Archer Omega Qualified Watchmaker Nov 23, 2018

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    ^^ I just did this the other day on a watch that had very little clearance...
     
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  14. Shabbaz Nov 24, 2018

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    Took my watchmaker 2 minutes. He said to me that I would probably have other talents...
     
  15. Shabbaz Nov 24, 2018

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    If only he knew. Anyway... pictures of course
     
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  16. MCC Nov 24, 2018

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    Very nice well worth the hassle.
     
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  17. ahsposo Most fun screen name at ΩF Nov 24, 2018

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    I'll bet you're really good at holding doors open for people as they enter or leave a building.
     
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  18. The Father Went out for smokes in ‘78 not seen since Nov 24, 2018

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    Love that Tudor GMT
    Someday it will be shipped
     
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