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Old 23 October 2016, 07:55 AM   #1
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Who in the forum can remove a permanent link from my 93150 bracelet?

Hi gents.

I'm not able to remove the permanent link on the 6 o'clock side...
This would turn the bracelet more balanced and comfortable, but I tried removing with no luck.
My local AD refused to do it and a known watch repairman I know also politely refused, since he never done it before.

Has anyone here ever done it successfully and willing to help me?


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Old 23 October 2016, 09:28 AM   #2
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Old 23 October 2016, 10:23 AM   #3
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Michael Morgan also but it might take a while.
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Old 23 October 2016, 09:38 PM   #4
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Old 23 October 2016, 11:11 PM   #5
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Easy.

REMOVE bracelet. Tape bracelet in all areas that you want to preserve/not scratch, leaving the link you want to be removed-exposed.

Clamp the link you want removed into a vise as hard as you can (clamp down on the actual link your removing!).

Using a flat grip vise-grips, grab the OTHER side of the link your removing.

From here, you use the vise grips to pull the link apart. It will require a SLIGHT twisting motion while pulling them apart. It takes all of about 10-15 minutes total if your taking your time/being careful.
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Old 24 October 2016, 06:34 AM   #6
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I will gladly help you, but you have to send to Norway.
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Old 24 October 2016, 07:09 AM   #7
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Morten, thanks for the help.
I sent a PM, but after looking at my mailbox, I have 0 items in the Sent Items ?!?? I'm not sure if you received it. Please let me know. It's probably easier to talk via email.

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Old 24 October 2016, 04:11 PM   #8
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Morten, thanks for the help.
I sent a PM, but after looking at my mailbox, I have 0 items in the Sent Items ?!?? I'm not sure if you received it. Please let me know. It's probably easier to talk via email.

Thanks

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After browsing the forum, it seems that the PM system doesn't save the messages in Sent Items unless you switch that function on, which I did, so I suppose you receive a PM from me.
The message is received and responded to :)
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Old 22 November 2016, 11:04 AM   #9
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Hi I'm in UK can also complete this task with the correct procedure without grips , vice and protective tape !
Pm if I can help!
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Old 27 November 2016, 07:33 AM   #10
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Hi gents.

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Has anyone here ever done it successfully and willing to help me?


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It is not difficult as they simply pull apart. However, to get a grip on the link to do this you might destroy the link.

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Old 29 November 2016, 07:47 AM   #11
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It is not difficult as they simply pull apart. However, to get a grip on the link to do this you might destroy the link.

So it's not easy to do properly then ?!
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Old 29 November 2016, 07:57 AM   #12
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It is not difficult as they simply pull apart. However, to get a grip on the link to do this you might destroy the link.
What did you use to pull it apart?
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