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Sizing with Screwed Links
I searched the thread and couldn't find any tips on sizing a new style screwed link bracelet found on the SMP300.
Is it as simple as removing the screws from each side and then tapping out the bar with the proper pin punch? The bracelet is already sized, just trying to add 1 link...the bars do not look as though they have the crimp link the old style on the Speedmaster bracelet. Any tips appreciated! ![]() |
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just be careful. the bond bracelet and similar ones use the same friction pins and the indent which locks the pin up with the collars is a weak point. Even with the right tools, he process can be slightly frustrating and i have damaged a pin before when reinserting it. it occurs when the pin meets the first collar and you need to add some pressure to move past the point of resistance.the indent can buckle and snap if you are not given straight and direct pressure aka hitting it at an angle. just take your time and dont get crazy with force and all should be ok. mine may have been weakened even further from constant resizes as I too found an issue with getting it "just right", unlike my sub
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I had Omega Service install a half-link when my Speedy was being worked on. Best $35 I've spent in a while. Why won't they include one from new?
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As simple as it may sound but you need to have a little patience. You know what I mean. :P
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Excellent tutorial, Larry. The pictures were extremely helpful (I wish I had pictures in law school but I digress
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Ok, what happens if the 1/2 link is still slightly too loose, but removing the 1/2 link is too tight???
Has anyone tried a 2nd 1/2 link to replace another standard link? By the way, after getting frustrated by the cheap Chinese eBay blue link pin tool, I bought myself a Euro-tool and it's excellent! Otto Frei has ALL thr goods... |
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What Dyson said, wood block or magazines as a base to tap pins in. The least expensive pin tools work great. I have been changing links on my Omega for 15 years and I am on my second plastic pin tool. A small bronze hammer for tapping pins into place work best.
Omega 1/2 links give you 1/8" in length, full links are 1/4" it is difficult for me to imagine one link being too much and a half link being too little. |
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I still can’t get my brand new speedy to fit properly with the bracelet. Either too loose or too tight. Need a half link and can’t find one!
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thanks for sharing Larry
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I’m going to need this info when I get a Seamaster Planet Ocean, thanks for posting
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The 3570.5 has a micro adjustment on the clasp. You should see three holes on each side of the clasp. The two lower holes on both sides can have spring bar in either pair for minor adjustment of bracelet.
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I have a Seamaster 'Good Planet' GMT which I bought from an Omega boutique in London. I tried to buy the micro adjustable clasp for it - which I understand will fit - but Omega won't supply it. This is a bit frustrating as the watch is thick and heavy and strap sizing is therefore critical.
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I did this, it was pretty easy. Also bought the newer adjustable clasp for my SMP300
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I have managed to find the original images from a dozen years ago and updated and pruned this tutorial for all of us Omega fans. ![]()
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I just got a new Speedmaster and much to my surprise came with screws and one micro adjustment. Very easy sizing.
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However, the bulk of Omegas in the world still have their original pushpins. ![]()
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Great explanation!
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You can retrofit a new clasp into an older bracelet. I put one on my Seamaster 50th GMT. Had to change the clasp end links as well but an interesting exercise and is a great upgrade.
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Ha! Took a link out of my Daytona last week, could have used this then, on file for now, just had two Rubber straps delivered, one for my Daytona and one for my Submariner "Bluesy" - this will be used - thank-you!
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Thanks for sharing I have a speedmaster I need to adjust the bracelet on
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Thanks for sharing!
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thanks for the info
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