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Title: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Blubarb on January 21, 2016, 03:07:48 AM

It took a bit of work, not to mention money, but the bracelet is finally on the SW. What do you reckon?

It's 23 links and is quite long as it is. I was thinking of removing a couple but the pins seem to be spring loaded. I would appreciate some understanding of how links removed from these bracelets? I believe the links have tiny spring bars inside the links, and in order to remove them, both ends of the spring bars have to be pushed in at the same time, just not sure how this is meant to be done, or is there a tool for the job?

Cheers

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Blubarb on January 21, 2016, 06:20:27 AM

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Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Butch on January 21, 2016, 08:26:59 AM

Nice catch on the band!

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Blubarb on January 21, 2016, 09:21:48 AM

Thanks, Butch. I think it's period correct for the 60s SW, at least I hope so. :coolsmiley

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Butch on January 21, 2016, 11:28:33 AM

It is.

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: jmh86325 on January 21, 2016, 01:33:41 PM

very nice...congratulations

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: gwells on January 22, 2016, 04:38:41 PM

i'm quite jealous. that looks fantastic.

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: dawej on January 23, 2016, 02:29:59 PM

Looks great!

I managed to get it done using just a regular watch tool, using the rounded pin.

I tried to put the tool into the hole on the outer side of the bracelet, and at the same time tried to "twist" the link, keeping the pin from getting released back into the hole. Then do the same thing on the other side. Hard part is to keep the pin from jumping back inte the hole. Guess two sets of hands would make it easier.

No idea if that made any sense at all... :lafing

But it's doable.

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Blubarb on January 24, 2016, 02:29:30 AM

:twothumbsup

Makes complete sense. Just a lot of faffing about. Thanks.

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: jon p on January 24, 2016, 08:31:21 AM

:pimp;nice catch, :dancingbanana; did a white dial sea wolf come with the bracelet? :#Clapping :woohoo;

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Blubarb on January 24, 2016, 09:33:25 AM

:pimp;

It did indeed, but was a few links short. I ended up getting that bracelet being sold for parts and raided the links. Phew. A bit of a gamble, but paid off.

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: jon p on January 24, 2016, 11:17:05 AM

you did excellent, and now you have a lot of extra links worth some money. are you going to restore the white dial SW?? it looked real good, does it even try to run? BWG can do a job on it for you.

Title: Re: It took awhile but hens tooth bracelet here
Post by: Blubarb on January 24, 2016, 12:37:29 PM

Waiting for BWG to contact me so I can send it off. It's not trying to run. I have had the case back off and it looks nice and clean. The crown staff doesn't seem right, feels loose. I don't think there's a major issue but I am sure BWG can sort it. It would also be the right time to service the black dial. These Zodiacs are addictive. A mate just managed to score two first generation SW a black and a white dial without date. I am so jealous.

Cheers

Zodiac Talk => General Zodiac Discussion => Topic started by: Blubarb on January 21, 2016, 03:07:48 AM