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Making It Fit........The Bracelet.
Omega uses pins to hold the bracelet together. To confound this, the nice clasp they provide does not have any micro-holes for adjustment..
But you can do it: First you need a couple of simple tools. Either a bracelet pin removal tool...or A pin punch the approximate diameter (smaller) of the pins. A small hammer to tap the pin out. A pair of small pliers to pull out and insert the pin. Something like this: a-tools.jpg Looking at the links from the backside, some small arrows can be seen etched in the removable links. The pins are pushed out in the direction of the arrows. Place the bracelet in a padded vice, or hold sturdily on a piece of padded wood....or two with a small space between for the pin to have room to come out. After the pin is started out, it can be pulled the rest of the way with the pliers. This photo shows two pins partially out. b-Arrows.jpg Here we see the parts. You will notice we have two full links and one 1/2 link. The other parts are the locking tube and the pin. This photo also shows that the center links are actually three pieces and it is possible to mis-align the thin outside pieces.. c-3things.jpg Unfortunately it is trial and error to know if you need a link out/added or a half link, or several, so don't put it together tightly unless you try it on "mocked up" first. When you have the size you want, it's time to reassemble. The locking tube is inserted first in the center link, the link is mated up, and the pin is inserted. It is important that you notice that the pin has a long smooth side and a shorter side with a crimp. The crimp is what locks into the locking tube so it is important to insert the long end first. Push it in against the arrow (opposite of removal) This shows the proper assembly order: d-pinalign.jpg
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