Omega Watch Bracelet Resizing (Screws & Pins)
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Resizing an Omega bracelet which utilizes the newer Screw + Pin system.
Watch In Video: Omega Seamaster Planet Ocean Cal. 8900
Tools:
Bracelet Holder
Butane Torch
Paper Towel
Screw Driver (Hollow ground Flathead 1.6mm)
Pin Pusher (Bracelet Tool)
Thread Locker (Loctite - Lite or Medium Strength)
Toothpick
Thanks for sharing this DYI. Awesome tip on the link count on the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.
Lots of great info in this vid. I've watched many on this topic, but your explanation about the number of links on the 12 o'clock side vs the 6 is the best I've heard. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Adjusted my new PO bracelet today... and this video was very helpful. Didn't have to use the heat or Locktite. But, great recommendations and video to demonstrate. Good tip regarding the 12 and 6 o'clock bracelet configuration... Thanks for posting.
Did you add loctite when putting the screw back in?
@@carsonnguyen4423 no sir... I did not. And a year later, still good, no issues.
Recommend using tape for areas around screw, just in case of movement of screw driver!
So easy work like magic thank you been struggling with this for hours your method took me about 15 minutes
Thank for that! Realy clear how to do it. I prefer to do it myself bacause i am afraid they will scratch the bracelet and i would go nuts :)
Great, clear video. I feel confident enough to remove links from my Bond Edition Omega now.
Glad I could help!
Thanks man, just what I was looking for, including dealing with Loctite! Great Omega PO too; thanks for taking the risk/time to demonstrate on such a nice piece and doing such a complete job and explanation. Honestly, I absolutely hate screws and pins like this... Love it when there's an innovative link/pin system like the push buttons on IWCs and other types.
I'm glad it came in handy. Just be sure to use either the lite strength or medium strength loctite only.
I would absolutely recommend using a heat gun over the blow torch. A blow torch gets very hot, is dangerous, and can potentially damage the metal. Heat guns will more than loosen the Loctite and they don't get anywhere near hot enough to do anything to the metal.
The torch gets hot but no where near the temp to have a negative effect on the steel. The problem with a heat gun is that the heat isn't concentrated in a small area it's going to break the bond in the surrounding screws.
Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.
Put the thread locker on after you insert the pin otherwise there's a good chance you'll get some on the pin and make it much harder to remove. Also, it's best to apply thread locker to the threads on the screw.
The Rolex manual states never to apply the thread locker to the screw, always to the female side. I honestly don't know why, but the manual couldn't be clearer on this point.
Yes I have, great video thanks. 🇬🇧
Thank You!! Excellent Educational Video!!!
Great video. Thanks for posting...
Glad you enjoyed it
I just purchased a speed master, what a nightmare!!! Watching the jeweler "trying" to take a link out. They scratched my band and stripped out the screws. I refused to accept that band and the had to take one off another new watch. Thank God a different employee showed up and saved the day and did it correctly. Omega needs to train these dealers better on this.
resizing bracelets is a good skill to learn, no one cares about your watches more than you do. glad it all worked out for you. enjoy your speedy!
@@DavidPhamChannel thanks!
Thank-you, excellent.!
Thanks! Glad it helped
Thanks for the info!
You bet!
Hi. Just found your video and its very educational. I’ve always wondered: why does Omega make it more difficult than it should? The screws are so miniscule its hard to see. Most bracelets are just screwed in from one side.
I wish I can answer that, not sure what the pros and cons are for each system. You are right though Omega tends to over engineer things and this may be one of those things.
it's a great video but the lighting is horrible! Use a flat surface with two lights on either side, the camera pointed in the front so we can watch you and not through your hands. I've sized many a bracelet and lighting is key.
Thanks for the tip
Wow that was painfull to do... thanks for the help:)
Nice detailed video David. What is the type of glue you use again ? You mentioned it and it wasn’t Loctite
Its basically loctite but by another brand (PERMATEX). These thread adhesives have many levels of bond, just make sure you use light bonding strength.
This is fantastic. I'm not sure if I want to do it myself now, but you certainly provided all the necessary info. if I wanted to. I don't like the part about having to heat up. I am afraid other links would get loose from the heat.
You can concentrate the flame on the torch to only target the link you want. This method is quite common among watch-makers, who i believe would know best. Thanks for the kind comment!
Just remember, there’s no resistance if it’s liquid!
Can you tell me what brand of tool Omega watch for resizing bracelet Dien Dinh
Get a bergeon screw driver 1.6 hollow ground
Thank you very much for this presentation,, most useful,,, do you think a cigarette lighter would work for loosening the loctite, ??
Yeah it may work but I have never tried it myself. Try removing the screws without heat first. If you are unable to try the lighter then.
Hi there can you please share what screwdriver you are using and what size fitting of flathead ?
1.6mm hollow ground flathead
I did it today without heat.
Awesome, good to hear.
Just bought my first Speedmaster and now I know how to adjust the bracelet for a perfect fit. Excellent! Thank you for such a clear and detailed video.
Glad it was helpful!
I am quite confusing with the folding part, I saw some bracelet the folding part cannot be folded flat into the clasp and the end of it pointing out. But some bracelet can, like yours. What's the difference, the fully flatten one is usually longer in length. And most importantly I want to purchase one for its unity.
Are you referring to the dive extension?
David Pham It's hard to describe with only words. I'm not so familiar with watch terminology. That thingy between two sides. 1:48
There are some types of omega op bracelet that the whole thingy can be folded into the clasp, and the connection part between will not pointing out when folded.
When I spin the screw, both sides spin together at the same time.... I am screwing ceaselessly. What did I do wrong?
btw I can spin both ways clockwise and counter clockwise.
That doesn't sound good at all. You should take your watch to an AD. It's possible the bracelet is using another screw system that I'm not familiar with.
okay! Thank you :)
@@jyanmama sorry i cant be of more help. The problem sounds really strange to me and don't want to give you wrong advice. Hopefully all is fine with the bracelet.
@@DavidPhamChannel Not at all!! No problem:) A watch store in town could not get it, so had to send it to somewhere else. I am waiting for my watch to come back :)
Helpful!
I don’t have 1.6MM, can I use 1.4?
You probably could but the small screw driver will scratch the screws and possibly not give you the torque to turn it.
About to purchase the same watch. What size wrist do you have?
Just over 7.5 inches
@@DavidPhamChannel thanks! Mine is 6.75 so I'll have to take out additional links. Thanks for the great vid! Will be referring back to it when the watch comes in.
@@ron74555 sounds good, let me know how you like it.
what size of the screwdriver?
1.6mm
I think you should take the watch off the bracket
I used to take the bracelet off the watch but as i got more experience i skipped the process. taking the bracelet off the watch is definitely a great idea though.
what brand of screwdriver are you using?
Just a generic ones i got from an electronic store. The set came with 30 different heads.
thanks @@DavidPhamChannel
Yeah, I’ll just take mines in. Knowing me, I’ll break something
braclet
Omega lost a customer because of their bracelets...ie me
That's too bad, I actually think the PO bracelet is pretty good.
I’m sure Omega executives are losing nights of sleep due to the fact that Dan isn’t buying their watches. LMAO
Thank you so much for this video! What size screwdriver are you using, and where did you acquire it? Thanks!
No problem. I'm using a generic screw driver from a electronics kit. I've been asked this before and the item is no longer for sale anywhere. Also the heads are not the highest quality. I'd go with. Bergeron screwdriver if I were you.
@@DavidPhamChannel Understood. What size?
@@icychap 1.6mm
@@DavidPhamChannel Great, thanks!
Thanks for the video👌🏼
Thanks helped a lot. Where did you get that screwdriver (I'm in the UK)
I got mine from a local hardware store. The set came with 30 different small heads.
Great video, thanks👌🏼
Thanks for this! The hardest part was putting the tiny screws back!
Just the clues I needed. Thanks!
Happy to help!
Thanks for the video. What kind of screwdriver you use (company name please).
In the video i m using a NexxTech screwdriver, the kit comes with 30 different screws so I was able to match the screw on the bracelet. The kit itself is not of high quality, its meant for electronics. If you don't own anything yet i suggest getting a set of Bergeon screw drivers.
Great video thanks!!
Can I ask what size is this 43.5 or 39.5?
Thanks
It's a 43.5
Great video
Thanks!
is loctite really necessary?
No, but it's the recommended thing to do. Would hate to lose a screw one day and have the bracelet come apart.
Hi: I just spoke to the Omega authorised dealer from which I bought my SMP300 and they said that they never use any adhesive because it makes future adjustments difficult and is not necessary. By the way, putting it in a flame is also not necessary, as just putting the bit of the bracelet that one wishes to adjust in hot water for a minute will make the removal of the screws easy to do.
Simon W do you guys think a hair dryer on high heat would loosen it?
Well done.
do you think my butler could do this?
yes of course