Yes 6 pence
I was too late
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watch strap tool 6pence
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Re: watch strap tool 6pence
Only slightly relevant, but I see a lot of you change straps all the time. I have never attempted this - is it easy? I'd worry about damaging a watch, I'm so ham-fisted and utterly impractical!
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Re: watch strap tool 6pence
It is pretty easy with the right tools. Leather straps are easiest (in my view). Rubbers are generally ok (settle down at the back), and bracelets can be a bit more of a fiddly job. As with everything else, it gets easier with practice.Amor Vincit Omnia wrote:Only slightly relevant, but I see a lot of you change straps all the time. I have never attempted this - is it easy? I'd worry about damaging a watch, I'm so ham-fisted and utterly impractical!
Best to practice on a cheapo watch.
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Re: watch strap tool 6pence
Definitely use a nice tool - the Bergeon 6767F (the fine one). It's worth the £12 or so it costs as those ones that are a few pounds are too big and clumsy.
Also, some good advice is to stick some masking tape around the lugs to prevent scratching if you do slip.
Also, some good advice is to stick some masking tape around the lugs to prevent scratching if you do slip.
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Thank you, gents.
I just found a youtube video...it doesn't look too hard, but I'll definitely take the advice, especially about not starting with a "good" watch!
I just found a youtube video...it doesn't look too hard, but I'll definitely take the advice, especially about not starting with a "good" watch!
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Re: watch strap tool 6pence
If you can't get the Bergeon I can recommend one that watchgecko do on eBay.Mortis wrote:Definitely use a nice tool...
It comes with a small prong end ideal for metal bracelets (they need smaller bit) and the other end a pin for bracelet links. Both ends covered with screw caps.
Found one listed click here.
IIRC they include them in the auction/buy now for the 2 watch carry case they sell as well.
HTH, Alex
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Thanks again!
The fact that I became a "GURU" today makes me laugh...I have so much to learn, and I'm always impressed with the way you guys answer questions you must have heard so many times!
Still, as this hobby seems to be developing into an obsession, I'd better learn a few basic tricks!
The fact that I became a "GURU" today makes me laugh...I have so much to learn, and I'm always impressed with the way you guys answer questions you must have heard so many times!
Still, as this hobby seems to be developing into an obsession, I'd better learn a few basic tricks!
Steve
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Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time
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