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PBJ1925 · 14 March 2021, 04:56 PM

Pics coming mid week on my Snowflake, so I thought I'd get ahead of it and ask for some sage advice from SBGA211 owners.

I'm planning on sizing the bracelet myself, and eventually swapping it intermittently for a leather strap preferably with deployment. So questions are:

1) Recommendations on a high quality pin-punch/tool to remove the pin-collar to size. Coming from Rolex / Tudor, I only have a Bergeon Tweezer / screw-driver set, so a complete novice here.

2) Any recommendations on a leather strap / deployment ideally with a quick release? Quick release isn't a deal breaker, but a definite nice to have.

Was initially a tough call as I been searching for a white dial piece for some time. Finalists were a Panerai 1314, Polar Explorer II, and Snowflake. Dialwork IMO was so superior, it became academic when I saw one in the wild.

PBJ1925 · 17 March 2021, 05:13 AM

Excuse the crappy pic but winter is here! Appreciate the PMs on some suggestions/sources on straps. Shocked how light the bracelet is, it’s incredibly comfortable minus the lack of micro adjustments.

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TimeRookie · 17 March 2021, 07:08 AM

Congratulations! Very nice!

1William · 17 March 2021, 08:50 PM

Congratulations.

Ichiran · 17 March 2021, 09:57 PM

Congrats! Winter is here indeed.

brandrea · 17 March 2021, 10:18 PM

Such a beauty Jay, congratulations

PBJ1925 · 18 March 2021, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brandrea

Such a beauty Jay, congratulations

Appreciate the kind words from everyone. Like most things with me, I seriously overthought this one on the bracelet adjustment.

Just simply ran and purchased a Bergeon 6767-F. The tip of the 6767-F didn't push the pin all the way through but nothing a padded set of pliers couldn't deal with. Went in the opposite direction the first attempt as I didn't pay attention to the arrows but otherwise without event. The pin collar is as advertised, IMPOSSIBLE to locate the carpet if it skirts away. Luckily I had clear bin handheld vacuum which actually did its job.

Now on to the fun stuff in searching for some straps, so any recs (pics are even better) are always welcome.

14 March 2021, 04:56 PM	#1
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,312	Incoming - Still Winter..... Pics coming mid week on my Snowflake, so I thought I'd get ahead of it and ask for some sage advice from SBGA211 owners. I'm planning on sizing the bracelet myself, and eventually swapping it intermittently for a leather strap preferably with deployment. So questions are: 1) Recommendations on a high quality pin-punch/tool to remove the pin-collar to size. Coming from Rolex / Tudor, I only have a Bergeon Tweezer / screw-driver set, so a complete novice here. 2) Any recommendations on a leather strap / deployment ideally with a quick release? Quick release isn't a deal breaker, but a definite nice to have. Was initially a tough call as I been searching for a white dial piece for some time. Finalists were a Panerai 1314, Polar Explorer II, and Snowflake. Dialwork IMO was so superior, it became academic when I saw one in the wild.

17 March 2021, 07:08 AM	#3
TimeRookie "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Real Name: Don Location: Canada Watch: 116710BLNR Posts: 2,197	Congratulations! Very nice! __________________ 1988 15053 Rolex Date Two Tone (Grad Present) 116710 GMT Master II BLNR Seiko Prospex LX SNR031 Pelagos 42mm Explorer II 226570

17 March 2021, 05:13 AM	#2
PBJ1925 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2020 Real Name: Jay Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: 326934 Posts: 2,312	Excuse the crappy pic but winter is here! Appreciate the PMs on some suggestions/sources on straps. Shocked how light the bracelet is, it’s incredibly comfortable minus the lack of micro adjustments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

17 March 2021, 08:50 PM	#4
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,531	Congratulations.

17 March 2021, 09:57 PM	#5
Ichiran 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Real Name: Michael Location: Near beach Watch: PB1967 Posts: 8,130	Congrats! Winter is here indeed.

17 March 2021, 10:18 PM	#6
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,653	Such a beauty Jay, congratulations

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