SWRT Stainless Steel Watch
31 December 2004, 06:58 PM
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SWRT Stainless Steel Watch
A bit of a saddo question...
Has anybody succeeded in removing some of the links in the bracelet of one of these?
I've tried a few things but I'm still stumped!
I may have to grow forearms like Popeye to wear it.
Or even worse, visit a jewellers.
Regs and a good New Year to One and All,
K.
Has anybody succeeded in removing some of the links in the bracelet of one of these?
I've tried a few things but I'm still stumped!
I may have to grow forearms like Popeye to wear it.
Or even worse, visit a jewellers.
Regs and a good New Year to One and All,
K.
31 December 2004, 07:35 PM
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Looking at the back of strap the removable links have arrows on. The locking pin has i screw head at one end. I guess you just undo that, poke the retaining pin through and remove the link.
I've not adjusted mine. I must have arms like Popeye
I've not adjusted mine. I must have arms like Popeye
01 January 2005, 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by chris's scooby
Looking at the back of strap the removable links have arrows on. The locking pin has i screw head at one end. I guess you just undo that, poke the retaining pin through and remove the link.
I've not adjusted mine. I must have arms like Popeye
I've not adjusted mine. I must have arms like Popeye
You're right about the arrows, I'm just not too sure how to get the beggaring links out. Do they unscrew or push out?
I've assumed they unscrew but I've been struggling to find a screwdriver small enough; I tried a one mill, but it's still too big.
Anyway, stay on the spinach, it's good for you!
K.
01 January 2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
Yeah I have one and I removed a link by using just a drawing pin in the office 
I cut the sharp tip off and put it into the hole where the pin is and pushed the pin out in the direction of the arrow 
Paul
I cut the sharp tip off and put it into the hole where the pin is and pushed the pin out in the direction of the arrow Paul
Paul : Ta, I'm not Too Posh to Push!
I'm going to give it a shot now, anyone you want me to talk to in casualty?
K.
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01 January 2005, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken 275
Thanks Again Folks, I knew I'd get some decent info on this forum.
Paul : Ta, I'm not Too Posh to Push!
I'm going to give it a shot now, anyone you want me to talk to in casualty?
K.
Paul : Ta, I'm not Too Posh to Push!
I'm going to give it a shot now, anyone you want me to talk to in casualty?
K.
02 January 2005, 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
How'd ya get on? Back from casualty yet?
I think the bracelet must have been altered from previous versions as I've tried all the tricks mentioned with no success.
Never mind, I'll visit the professionals.
How typical of Subaru/Prodrive to market something which isn't straightforward to work on and requires dedicated tools to service!
At least the insurance isn't too bad...
K.
02 January 2005, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken 275
Just back from ER.
I think the bracelet must have been altered from previous versions as I've tried all the tricks mentioned with no success.
Never mind, I'll visit the professionals.
How typical of Subaru/Prodrive to market something which isn't straightforward to work on and requires dedicated tools to service!
At least the insurance isn't too bad...
K.
I think the bracelet must have been altered from previous versions as I've tried all the tricks mentioned with no success.
Never mind, I'll visit the professionals.
How typical of Subaru/Prodrive to market something which isn't straightforward to work on and requires dedicated tools to service!
At least the insurance isn't too bad...
K.
A shop should be able to sort it out for you but they normally charge £10 
That's a bit expensive considering it takes 2 minutes 
03 January 2005, 12:41 AM
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Mine is about 4 months old aswell, i gave it to my dad to remove the links for me (big mistake). Got the watch back 2 days later with the links removed, but some added scratches and dints along the strap. Later found out that he placed it in a vice and used a hammer and punch to remove the pins.
03 January 2005, 10:27 AM
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Mine is about 4 months old aswell, i gave it to my dad to remove the links for me (big mistake). Got the watch back 2 days later with the links removed, but some added scratches and dints along the strap. Later found out that he placed it in a vice and used a hammer and punch to remove the pins.
Makes £10 seem cheap
07 January 2005, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by paulpalmer
OMG Makes £10 seem cheap
Makes £10 seem cheap B F & I = Brute Force & Ignorance.
I snipped off most, but not all, of the tip of one of those pins which are used as map locators. With a mouse mat underneath I used the flat part of a set of pliers to apply pressure to the pin on the screws until they were about a quarter inch protruding and then pulled them out using the pliers.
Good job, no injuries and a tenner better off.
Ta,
K.
07 January 2005, 11:10 PM
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http://www.ofrei.com/page237.html
The second one will do the job, then charge £2 a go to re-coup your wonga.....
The second one will do the job, then charge £2 a go to re-coup your wonga.....
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