[Time Traveler]

I have this Combat Sub, which is one of my absolute favorites:



I had this band-removal tool, which was great for removing all pins held with access through holes in the lugs. Unfortunately, there was an incident involving an obstinate 5 year old, a door lock, and a toy on the floor which caused the destruction of the destruction of the tool.

So, I have now ordered 3 different new band-pin-pushy-outtey tools, and each of them have had a diameter which is too big to push out pins through Glycine's tiny lug hole.

Anyone know a tool for its removal which fits?

 

[Tattoo Chef]

What did you buy. I use a Bergeon.

http://www.ottofrei.com/Bergeon-3153-Spring-Bar-Removing-Tool.html

 

[Time Traveler]

yeah, i brought that one already LOL.

 

[Hobbit712]

I had the same problem with mine. I ended up using a toothpick.

 

[crotchhasteeth]

I mainly used a set of sewing needles of various widths to work on bracelets and bands. I blunt the points some.
I also suggest putting a flat edge on a medium sized needle{1 to 1.25mm} , the flat edge removes the point. This flat edge is great for prying out pins and springbars. You can use a knife hone block to do this.
Along with it , i use a small hammer to help drive out pins.
You can mount the altered needles in pieces of dowel rods, just drill a hole deep enough to hold half the needle, and glue it in. You can also use a pin vise to hold the needles like i do.
Remember the point of the tools are to do the job with out marking up the case.So use many different sizes.

 

[johnro6659]

All my pin remoal tools come with three or four interchangable tips so far I haven't had a watch they didn't fit. The only problem I found with the one piece pin pushers is they are not wide enough for some watch bands so I had to modify one to use with watches with wide bands. Before I had the proper tools I bought a cheap set of Micro screwdrivers from the Hobby shop and did what crotchhasteeth does to the needles, blunt the ends and used them as push tools.

Esslinger carries a great variety of pin pushers and link removal tools. Their CS is great! http://www.esslinger.com/Watchbandtools.aspx

 

[Time Traveler]

So I finally got a pin pusher that was small enough to fit, (.6mm). Unfortunately, I was only able to get one pin out. I am reading they are "friction fit" but I see no solution to get the out that is different from the usual. Any tips? I am very frustrated these days with this. I love the watch, but man! I need to get the band on!

 

[Time Traveler]

never mind. i broke the f-er off! time for spring pins that work.

 

[Time Traveler]

Bad shot, but trust me, this is HOTNESS!

 

[Tattoo Chef]

^^^ Get that pip back at 12 before you take next photo! UGH!

I want 3 photos of this watch on its new strap in the morning. 3! And outside shots! Do the watch some justice you sumbitch!

LOL!!

 

[Watchtodo]

Nice shot, I like the picture, Time Traveler!


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[hrossroth]

Great nato combination on that Combat sub. Picking a blue accept Hirsch Robby today from the USPS to go with the Combat sub that I have. I did not know what was going on with the drilled lugs because the tool I usually use did not work. After hearing about other people being challenged by these lugs holes I am changing my mind about the watch being defective. Thanks for saving me the hassle of sending it back to Italy.

strap pic found on the web

 

[box39]

Nice combos. I once had a similar pin problem and ended up going to Target and bought a box of craft pinswih the plastic round heads......worked nicely and now I have box of 200 watch pin pusher removal tools