Removing links on 2 Speedmasters

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Malthus101

·Dec 24, 2017

Howdy folks

I have two Speedmasters now, a 345.0808 (first clear caseback) and just received a 2004 Japan Racing Special (very nice!)

I want to adjust the bracelets to fit me on both, but I tried a little with the 345 and got worried that maybe they were screw types and I was trying to bash them out with a hammer... :\

Can anyone help me? If I posted photos of both bracelets, could someone help me identify which fittings they have?

Thank you all........ 😀

 

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wsfarrell

·Dec 24, 2017

Pictures would help. Sometimes split pins can look like screws.

 

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Malthus101

·Dec 29, 2017

So, the bracelet is an 805, here is a picture - as you can see, there are no arrows indicating which way the pins should come out:

Here is the side where the ends of the pins look like screw heads:

ans the other side where they just look like pins:

So, I'm not sure if they are micro screws or just push pins with grooves cut into one end.... thanks in advance any help.

 

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nurseford25

·Dec 29, 2017

Push pins

 

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Malthus101

·Dec 29, 2017

Really? Which side do I push? ( 😁)

And are there collars inside which will come out? Or are these some kind of split pins that stay put with tension?

Thanks a lot

 

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wsfarrell

·Dec 29, 2017

Malthus101

Really? Which side do I push? ( 😁)

And are there collars inside which will come out? Or are these some kind of split pins that stay put with tension?

Thanks a lot

Push from the side opposite the slot. I don't think there are collars, just a friction fit.

Also better if you tap it out with a pin tool and hammer. If you don't have a pin tool, a drill bit will work. Support the bracelet in a non-marring vise first.

 

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Malthus101

·Dec 30, 2017

OK thanks... yes I bought a vice and a little pusher and hammer -also, the sort where you screw and push it out but I found the hammer way easier.

 

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Archer

·Dec 30, 2017·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

These are folded split pins - not sure I have ever seen these used by Omega on a bracelet as these are typically used on very low quality bracelets. Most use pins and tubes, so it's possible someone has replaced the original pins with these. OP says the bracelet is an "805" but I'm guessing that's the end link. Is there a number on the inside of the clasp?

 

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Malthus101

·Dec 30, 2017

1447 - this seems correct:

 

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Archer

·Dec 30, 2017·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

No tubes called out for the 1447, so it only calls out the pins - part number 128ST1447, but no images available to show what they look like. Going to order some in the New Year to see what they look like.

 

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Malthus101

·Dec 30, 2017

called? calls out? not sure I understand Archer... do you mean pulled? Thanks.

 

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Archer

·Dec 30, 2017·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Malthus101

called? calls out? not sure I understand Archer... do you mean pulled? Thanks.

I mean noted in the list of parts for the bracelet...

 

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Malthus101

·Dec 30, 2017

Ah I see, thanks for looking. So, I'm ok to go ahead and push these pins out? 😁

 

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Archer

·Dec 30, 2017·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

If you want to shorten the bracelet, I don't think you have a choice.