PO bracelet sizing tutorial

[XFi]

I have a v5 PO on the way. I also have a bracelet tool (like on the one side some kind of fork and on the other side a pin remover). Would this work?

Thanks!

 

[Finlandesi]

I did this the ghetto way on my PO, such a pain in the ass. why no scews omega?

 

[xxlxxl69]

These bracelet is a pain in the ass to be modified

 

[xxlxxl69]

Great guide, these bracelets are pain in the ass, screws are really a better options

 

[FC615]

Thanks, very helpful.

 

[lorraindu34]

[h=3]PO Strap are now High quality stainless steel bracelet with Links with Screwed Pins, so easier to remove right ? [/h]Do you use 1mm screwdriver ??

BR

 

[Yelow69]

Picked one of these up for $10 and it works like a charm.

 

[Xodus]

Will this method work for the Noob LMPO? I've heard that resizing it is difficult, and I've never resized a watch before. Or, is there any other method someone would recommend?

 

[seeaye]

Anyone want to sell me a noob LMPO bracelet?

 

[sub05]

I just want to say thanks for this PO sizing tutorial by crick from 2007. Just resized my 2015 LmPo
by the help of this. No problemo.

 

[Ironronnie]

Well I remove links from bracelet of my LMPO with extractor as first figure of post and have complete to remove with a tongs but pins escape completely with tubular pins instead in the link!and now?Can I adjust the tubular pins?

 

[dinowatch]

Thanks this is very helpful!

 

[Hunklee]

Thanks for sharing! Need this as I just order my CrPo!

 

[Kits]

My PO doesn't have any arrows and it has grooves in the pins.. Does that mean I can't use this method?

 

[Kits]

My PO doesn't have any arrows and it has grooves in the pins.. Does that mean I can't use this method?

The answer was yes. Took it to a smith to get the job done though. Took about 15 minutes

 

[Lboy]

thank you

 

[Dutch85]

Hi, I hope this Thread is the right place for this:
Yesterday a Link of my PO bracelet opened itself and the watch fell on the concrete. I got lucky and the watch got away with minor scratches.
The reason seems to be, that the screw of the link got loose and fell out. The metal Pin followed, so the whole link collapsed. Is there a way to stop that risk? Do i have to check the screws regualry or is gluing the screws in place an Option?

 

[gb7007]

I received my PO yesterday. As I have a very small wrist, I had to remove four links (two from each side of the bracelet). I have to say that I didn't have any difficulty to do it, despite several comments about what is described as a nightmare. I didn't spend more than 15 minutes to do it.

I must admit though that in the past I had to remove links from bracelets many times, so I could say I'm experienced in this kind of stuff.

Now, my PO has the right size for me :

Paul

Hello, I share the same experience as Paul. Had no problem with my Omega received from Narikaa.

I have one more question. Removing two links on each side is not enough and there are only the solid links left. Can anybody tell me how they are put together?

They seem to be one solid piece, but since there is a connection pin to the next link they must be pressed together in some way.
Is there any way to remove one of these links (marked with the arrow)? I would not mind "destroying" it to get if off?

Thanks in advance

 

[C Master]

Hi, I hope this Thread is the right place for this:
Yesterday a Link of my PO bracelet opened itself and the watch fell on the concrete. I got lucky and the watch got away with minor scratches.
The reason seems to be, that the screw of the link got loose and fell out. The metal Pin followed, so the whole link collapsed. Is there a way to stop that risk? Do i have to check the screws regualry or is gluing the screws in place an Option?

I check the screws on all my Omegas regularly. They are a pain to try and get again so I learned my lesson after a screw fell out of my SMPc but no damage done thank goodness. Other option is to glue them in with a light Loctite, you will need to heat them to remove them so for me this is an extreme option lol. Also when using glue make sure yuou have cotton wool with some acetone based nail polish remover at hand to remove any glue spillage.

LMPOs BTW get bad press but whn you get the hang of them pins are easily removed. Make sure the tube does not come out and if it does it is easiest put back in with a tweezers. I use one of these for my Pin and Tube Omegas. Get a metal one the plastic ones break.

As said before if you are going to have Pin and tube Omegas you will need :

1. Watch Pin remover as above. Do it gently and make sure you line it up correctly with the pin.

2. A bull nosed pliers to get it out all the way.

3. A hammer to tap the pin back in. Get it in as much as possible first. Tap do not strike. It is very easy to bend a pin. Spare pins on hand are a help.

 

[Dutch85]

Thanks for the reply. Ok, so it is a known problem with the POs. Good to know. I use a Bergeon Tool for the Pins and it works like a Charme. Since im not planing to sell the PO, i have used Locktite 222 on it. But it isnt that powerfull. My impression, is that i dont have to heat the bracelet to remove the screws if neccessary. A good screwdriver would do (i think).