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gettocard · 20 March 2011, 07:41 AM

I don't want to stop by at my AD for a resizing after I've bought it from a grey dealer

Or even better : any watchmaker can do that ??

cyglee · 20 March 2011, 08:34 AM

Do a search... type "omega bracelet fit". There is a nice tutorial by Tools on Omega bracelets. When you tap out the pins, just be careful not to lose the sleeves. It is not difficult but does require some finesse. In a pinch, I used pieces of a large safety pin as my pin taps, and a small hammer. I rested the bracelet on small toy wood blocks. Now, I have fancier watch tools to make it easier.

cyglee · 20 March 2011, 03:18 PM

Actually, the bracelet tutorial is posted as a sticky on the omega discussion forum.

shoppy · 20 March 2011, 10:27 PM

Just pop in to an omega AD, or boutique and they should do if for you for free. I have popped into the omega boutique and was gob smacked at how helpful they were. They have got me for life as a customer.

esm · 20 March 2011, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shoppy

Just pop in to an omega AD, or boutique and they should do if for you for free. I have popped into the omega boutique and was gob smacked at how helpful they were. They have got me for life as a customer.

that can be handy, but sometimes the AD can be abit further away. my nearest friendly AD is 5 miles away

imo - i think it is great to have the correct tool and be able to do it yourself. adds more WIS experience/satisfaction.

watchf · 20 March 2011, 11:00 PM

Don't worry too much. I was in the situation as you recently. I have never sized a bracelet in my life as I have always worn rubber/leather but I sized a screw type bracelet and a link pin bracelet in an interval of 3 weeks by myself. Its really easy, if I can do it anyone can do it.

You just need to get something (micro screw driver or just get one of those watch adjustment kit from amazon or ebay) small enough to push the link pin out and something to knock against the micro driver type tool if its too tight to push it out. Just be careful not to let the tool slip and scratch the bracelet!

figbo · 21 March 2011, 02:00 AM

Here ya go!
http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/showthread.php?t=35867

Perdu · 21 March 2011, 10:12 AM

There's a tudorial here. http://mywatchmaker.net/epages/sizingbracelets.htm

I am very unpractical and did it very easily so I know it's not hard. I used a hammer with a plastic head I got from Harbour Freight tools for $5 something and a pin pusher, but I can't remember the size of pusher- I'll find out. After I finished I wondered what all the fuss was about with people saying they don't like push pins. It's very easy just don't loose the sleeves the push pins go into.

improviz · 26 March 2011, 03:49 AM

Simple answer: look up!! No need to go outside, there's a nice sticky thread at the top of our forum entitled " Making It Fit........The Bracelet."; here's the link:
http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35867

moishlashen · 26 March 2011, 07:57 AM

Its easy bud.

20 March 2011, 07:41 AM	#1
gettocard Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Andy Location: EU Watch: them come and go.. Posts: 2,052	PO bracelet sizing tutorial anyone ?? I don't want to stop by at my AD for a resizing after I've bought it from a grey dealer Or even better : any watchmaker can do that ??

20 March 2011, 10:27 PM	#4
shoppy "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: Simon Location: UK Watch: OP and daytona Posts: 1,783	Just pop in to an omega AD, or boutique and they should do if for you for free. I have popped into the omega boutique and was gob smacked at how helpful they were. They have got me for life as a customer. __________________ My family are my life and spirit and strength... Rolex daytona, YMs, OPs Z blue, subs, GMTs, Daydates, Omega Snoopy, chornomaster, apollo 8, ATs, POs, PP, JLC, VC, Swatch ,Casio, Timex.

21 March 2011, 02:00 AM	#7
figbo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: El Raf-O Location: florida Watch: tt GMT2c,Omega Posts: 19,687	Here ya go! http://50.30.33.71/~trfcom/showthread.php?t=35867 __________________ member # 9862 Best bartender in the world!! Last of the Bastid Tossers p club member #9

21 March 2011, 10:12 AM	#8
Perdu "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Gary Location: GMT-6 Watch: GMT Posts: 3,350	There's a tudorial here. http://mywatchmaker.net/epages/sizingbracelets.htm I am very unpractical and did it very easily so I know it's not hard. I used a hammer with a plastic head I got from Harbour Freight tools for $5 something and a pin pusher, but I can't remember the size of pusher- I'll find out. After I finished I wondered what all the fuss was about with people saying they don't like push pins. It's very easy just don't loose the sleeves the push pins go into. __________________ Omega Seamaster 300M GMT Noire Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra 8500 Benson 1937 Sterling Silver Hunter

26 March 2011, 03:49 AM	#9
improviz "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tejas Watch: your step Posts: 2,806	Simple answer: look up!! No need to go outside, there's a nice sticky thread at the top of our forum entitled " Making It Fit........The Bracelet."; here's the link: http://www.rolexforums.com/showthread.php?t=35867 __________________ 116520 white; 16613 black; 116710; 16570 polar; 16600. AP 15400; 15703. Blancpain Fifty Fathoms. Glashutte Sport Evo GMT. Omega Planet Ocean 2907.50.91; Planet Ocean Liquidmetal LE 222.30.42.20.01.001; Seamaster 2255.80.00. Breitling Crosswind, white. Panerai PAM 005. VC Overseas Chrono, black.

20 March 2011, 08:34 AM	#2
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Do a search... type "omega bracelet fit". There is a nice tutorial by Tools on Omega bracelets. When you tap out the pins, just be careful not to lose the sleeves. It is not difficult but does require some finesse. In a pinch, I used pieces of a large safety pin as my pin taps, and a small hammer. I rested the bracelet on small toy wood blocks. Now, I have fancier watch tools to make it easier.

20 March 2011, 03:18 PM	#3
cyglee "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Gordon Location: California Watch: Gmtll,LV,SD,GV,etc Posts: 627	Actually, the bracelet tutorial is posted as a sticky on the omega discussion forum.

20 March 2011, 11:00 PM	#6
watchf "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 2,458	Don't worry too much. I was in the situation as you recently. I have never sized a bracelet in my life as I have always worn rubber/leather but I sized a screw type bracelet and a link pin bracelet in an interval of 3 weeks by myself. Its really easy, if I can do it anyone can do it. You just need to get something (micro screw driver or just get one of those watch adjustment kit from amazon or ebay) small enough to push the link pin out and something to knock against the micro driver type tool if its too tight to push it out. Just be careful not to let the tool slip and scratch the bracelet!

26 March 2011, 07:57 AM	#10
moishlashen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Chris Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 133	Its easy bud.

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