Omega Watch Bracelet Resizing (Screws & Pins)

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6 жыл бұрын

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

Пікірлер: 105

@ronin7106 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this DYI. Awesome tip on the link count on the 6 and 12 o'clock positions.

@KrispyCoins 5 жыл бұрын

So easy work like magic thank you been struggling with this for hours your method took me about 15 minutes

@christopherwinson-longley3301 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Razzberry1717 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks.

@arturgarncarz3631 5 жыл бұрын

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 :)

@darkoozy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! The hardest part was putting the tiny screws back!

@greggusan 2 жыл бұрын

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!

@DavidPhamChannel 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ryanmiller923 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@carsonnguyen4423 3 жыл бұрын

Did you add loctite when putting the screw back in?

@ryanmiller923 3 жыл бұрын

@@carsonnguyen4423 no sir... I did not. And a year later, still good, no issues.

@mariolebron1008 4 жыл бұрын

Thank You!! Excellent Educational Video!!!

@tomaspettersson8421 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks👌🏼

@davec3651 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 6 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it came in handy. Just be sure to use either the lite strength or medium strength loctite only.

@johnbell1859 4 жыл бұрын

Yes I have, great video thanks. 🇬🇧

@youjoker9647 3 жыл бұрын

Great, clear video. I feel confident enough to remove links from my Bond Edition Omega now.

@DavidPhamChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@mattneale5814 5 жыл бұрын

Great video

@tomaspettersson8421 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video👌🏼

@masqueman01 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for posting...

@DavidPhamChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@Super3xtr4 4 жыл бұрын

Wow that was painfull to do... thanks for the help:)

@fepatton 10 ай бұрын

Just the clues I needed. Thanks!

@DavidPhamChannel 10 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@nrs6956 4 жыл бұрын

Recommend using tape for areas around screw, just in case of movement of screw driver!

@giangvu7902 4 жыл бұрын

Helpful!

@jamesbronson3347 2 ай бұрын

Thank-you, excellent.!

@DavidPhamChannel 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Glad it helped

@ozzstars_cars Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

@DavidPhamChannel Жыл бұрын

You bet!

@hoangmidoan 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@davidmeier8860 6 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@markalexander774 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@mick79082 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks helped a lot. Where did you get that screwdriver (I'm in the UK)

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

I got mine from a local hardware store. The set came with 30 different small heads.

@mosipd 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@HydrogenAlpha 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@watchland3361 Жыл бұрын

Nice detailed video David. What is the type of glue you use again ? You mentioned it and it wasn’t Loctite

@DavidPhamChannel Жыл бұрын

Its basically loctite but by another brand (PERMATEX). These thread adhesives have many levels of bond, just make sure you use light bonding strength.

@icychap Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! What size screwdriver are you using, and where did you acquire it? Thanks!

@DavidPhamChannel Жыл бұрын

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.

@icychap Жыл бұрын

@@DavidPhamChannel Understood. What size?

@DavidPhamChannel Жыл бұрын

@@icychap 1.6mm

@icychap Жыл бұрын

@@DavidPhamChannel Great, thanks!

@MsGman598 4 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks!! Can I ask what size is this 43.5 or 39.5? Thanks

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

It's a 43.5

@John..18 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this presentation,, most useful,,, do you think a cigarette lighter would work for loosening the loctite, ??

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@AMUNI777 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. What kind of screwdriver you use (company name please).

@DavidPhamChannel 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@countryprepper4719 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@countryprepper4719 4 жыл бұрын

@@DavidPhamChannel thanks!

@kevinl6231 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@chuckchung1445 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 6 жыл бұрын

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!

@MrKnockoutpie 6 жыл бұрын

Just remember, there’s no resistance if it’s liquid!

@kyleleung333 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel 6 жыл бұрын

Are you referring to the dive extension?

@kyleleung333 6 жыл бұрын

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.

@ron74555 4 жыл бұрын

About to purchase the same watch. What size wrist do you have?

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

Just over 7.5 inches

@ron74555 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@ron74555 sounds good, let me know how you like it.

@sjsinghnz Жыл бұрын

Hi there can you please share what screwdriver you are using and what size fitting of flathead ?

@DavidPhamChannel Жыл бұрын

1.6mm hollow ground flathead

@DogCbone 3 жыл бұрын

I did it today without heat.

@DavidPhamChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, good to hear.

@xxdarkknight 5 жыл бұрын

what brand of screwdriver are you using?

@DavidPhamChannel 5 жыл бұрын

Just a generic ones i got from an electronic store. The set came with 30 different heads.

@xxdarkknight 5 жыл бұрын

thanks @@DavidPhamChannel

@Tay-xi2ij 6 жыл бұрын

what size of the screwdriver?

@DavidPhamChannel 6 жыл бұрын

1.6mm

@diendinh925 Жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what brand of tool Omega watch for resizing bracelet Dien Dinh

@DavidPhamChannel Жыл бұрын

Get a bergeon screw driver 1.6 hollow ground

@richardwang1007 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have 1.6MM, can I use 1.4?

@DavidPhamChannel 3 жыл бұрын

You probably could but the small screw driver will scratch the screws and possibly not give you the torque to turn it.

@jyanmama 4 жыл бұрын

When I spin the screw, both sides spin together at the same time.... I am screwing ceaselessly. What did I do wrong?

@jyanmama 4 жыл бұрын

btw I can spin both ways clockwise and counter clockwise.

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@jyanmama 4 жыл бұрын

okay! Thank you :)

@DavidPhamChannel 4 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@jyanmama 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 :)

@eyebidder Ай бұрын

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.

@DavidPhamChannel Ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip

@POPOYBOLROG 6 жыл бұрын

is loctite really necessary?

@DavidPhamChannel 6 жыл бұрын

No, but it's the recommended thing to do. Would hate to lose a screw one day and have the bracelet come apart.

@simonw2750 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@rousseau327 4 жыл бұрын

Simon W do you guys think a hair dryer on high heat would loosen it?

@BigPaPaRu Ай бұрын

Yeah, I’ll just take mines in. Knowing me, I’ll break something

@keshavvikram3397 5 жыл бұрын

I think you should take the watch off the bracket

@DavidPhamChannel 5 жыл бұрын

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.

@keshavvikram3397 5 жыл бұрын

braclet