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Post by timewatcher on Nov 8, 2014 12:10:10 GMT -8
Wrong spot.?? Move if needed. Who sells a cheap but decent watch band pin extractor? I can always use one and it beats the hell out of using a nail and hammer!  TIA |
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Post by Groundhog66 on Nov 8, 2014 12:19:50 GMT -8
I have THIS one, works well. |
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Post by timewatcher on Nov 8, 2014 12:21:30 GMT -8
Thanks,
I'll order one!
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Post by timewatcher on Nov 8, 2014 12:28:54 GMT -8
This one looks good too!?
Epray........ 200831260563
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2014 12:49:51 GMT -8
This one looks good too!? Epray........ 200831260563 Twice the price but no hammering required  |
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Post by Thomas on Nov 8, 2014 12:54:32 GMT -8
Hey Rene, I like the 'screw" style myself. I bought mine from Reto, but he's dead. It seems like this one from Bob Davis:  www.mywatchmaker.net/bracelettool.htmI like the "slow, steady" screw action. I'm sure it is available from many sources, maybe check eBay and Amazon. - Thomas |
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Post by Adrian-VTA on Nov 8, 2014 14:27:07 GMT -8
I have one like Tim suggested and one like Thomas suggested, so the hammer and block and the screw type. You will need both types as sometimes one method is better for attacking pins than the other. Before you knock the pins out, make sure you give the bracelet a really good clean, as if the pins have some oxidation on them, often they are welded in there with corrosion and you can damage the bracelet trying to bash the buggers out. I boil the kettle, put a bit of clothes washing powder in a little tub, drop the boiling water in the tub, get it all nice and mixed and then drop the bracelet in. You'll be surprised how much DNA and grit that stuff will strip out of the bracelet, particularly the hidden stuff on the inside of the links. This will loosen up those pins too.
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Post by mikeyt on Nov 8, 2014 14:40:42 GMT -8
I have one like Tim suggested and one like Thomas suggested, so the hammer and block and the screw type. You will need both types as sometimes one method is better for attacking pins than the other. Before you knock the pins out, make sure you give the bracelet a really good clean, as if the pins have some oxidation on them, often they are welded in there with corrosion and you can damage the bracelet trying to bash the buggers out. I boil the kettle, put a bit of clothes washing powder in a little tub, drop the boiling water in the tub, get it all nice and mixed and then drop the bracelet in. You'll be surprised how much DNA and grit that stuff will strip out of the bracelet, particularly the hidden stuff on the inside of the links. This will loosen up those pins too.  Or with warm, not hot water a quick tour through an ultra-sonic cleaner. |
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Post by HiBeat on Nov 8, 2014 17:04:16 GMT -8
This one looks good too!? Epray........ 200831260563 I Very much DO NOT recommend this type Yes it removes the easiest of the easy pins, but the darn thing bends and snaps so easily for anything that is all difficult. Do not go this way. That's why it comes with 3 spare pins - they know it's going to need replacement and but quick. s1378.photobucket.com/user/JonPix68/media/notthiskindplease_zpsab17db2d.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0 Get a better one (maybe like the black one Thomas shows above). Or a real Seiko or Bergeon tool. |
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Post by solex on Nov 8, 2014 18:45:39 GMT -8
I have been using one of these for years, recommend getting extra tips, if you do come across a pin that wont budge, suggest some penetrating oil, I have seen a few rusted. Hey Rene, I like the 'screw" style myself. I bought mine from Reto, but he's dead. It seems like this one from Bob Davis: www.mywatchmaker.net/bracelettool.htmI like the "slow, steady" screw action. I'm sure it is available from many sources, maybe check eBay and Amazon. - Thomas |
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Post by cobrajet25 on Nov 9, 2014 3:01:53 GMT -8
I use one of these. Works well on even the rusty, crusty stuff. The important thing is to take your time getting everything lined up, and make sure you use the right bit. They show up on Ebay pretty regularly. Seiko seems to have made these for quite a while...and they may make them still. Mine is from about 1991.  |
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Post by HiBeat on Nov 9, 2014 7:43:38 GMT -8
I use one of these. Works well on even the rusty, crusty stuff. The important thing is to take your time getting everything lined up, and make sure you use the right bit. They show up on Ebay pretty regularly. Seiko seems to have made these for quite a while...and they may make them still. Mine is from about 1991. Awesome. I missed out on an suction on one like this a while back and regret not going higher. This thread forced me to buy a new sub-$5 model off ebay last night of the variety posted above by Thomas |
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Post by bobbymike on Nov 9, 2014 21:19:19 GMT -8
I just picked up one of these from Harbor Freight (my kids have me pick up Christmas presents for myself and then pay for them).  $17.99 I've had two of those cheap screw types bust on me. I usually use my little mallet and punch set (like Tim suggested). |
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Post by Thomas on Nov 11, 2014 9:04:28 GMT -8
So, lots of choices...  I found this page at Otto Frei that seems to list every kind that has ever existed!  Watch Bracelet ToolsThen you can make your decision which type to go for!  - Thomas |
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