Technical information

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Staple ‘A’
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Planning the Adjustment
You may start your adjustment anywhere near the center
of the watchband. This illustration shows the starting
point as “H” and adjacent topshells and bottom boxes
numbered. Decide how many links you wish to remove.
These illustrations show the removal of three links, so
the topshells and bottom boxes “H” and “3” will be
worked on.
EX END TAB SECURED EXPANSION
Bottom View
1. Use a thin blade to straighten the tab
on one end of top shell.
2. Remove the topshell from the band by
pushing the straightened end down and
unhooking the other end. Save the topshell
for step 8. To shorten the bracelet,
remove additional topshell according
to your plan.
3. Bend down the bottom box end flaps
diagonal to the two exposed links
as shown.
4. Bend up the end flaps at the opposite
end of the top boxes.
5. Push in the direction of the arrows to
separate the bracelet. You now have three
sections. Save the removed links for future
spare parts. The other sections are now
ready for assembly.
6.
To reassemble, line up both ends of
the bracelet so that staple ‘A’ can be
inserted above the spring in the top
box and staple ‘B’ into the bottom box.
Slide snugly into place.
7. Bend up the bottom end flap.
Bend down the top end flap to
a 45 degree angle only.
Note: Do not use pliers as you
will damage the watchband.
8. Hook the unstraightened end of
the topshell over top box flap and
pivot into place.
9. Bend down end tab to lock topshell
in position.
Note: The cutaway view shows
correct position of the staple legs.
The springs must be enclosed within
the “U” shape of the staple.
PS SPLIT PIN (“COTTER PIN” STYLE)
SPECIAL PROCEDURE
4. After releasing the mechanism,
move the clasp side of the bracelet
towards the case to dissemble the links.
5. Gently pull the links apart.
Repeat the procedure for as many links as
need removing. Reassembly is opposite of
disassembly.
1. Remove the link pin in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Grasp the band on either side of the link from
which the pin was removed. Apply gentle
upward pressure on the side nearest the case,
while applying gentle downward pressure on
the clasp side of the band. You will feel the
mechanism disengage.
3. While continuing to apply gentle pressure as
outlined in the previous step, gently “rock” the
band to completely release the mechanism.
2. On the back side of the clasp, insert your fingernail between the
band and the clasp band lock, then lift. The lock will open and the
band will slide easily out of the clasp.
1. On the back of the clasp, you will notice two band locks that hinge in
the center of the clasp. Before proceeding, determine how many links
need to be removed. If an uneven number of links need to be removed,
be sure to remove more from the 6:00 side of the band. This will help
keep the watch balanced on the wrist.
4. Slide the band completely into the clasp and snap the band lock
closed. Repeat for the other side.
Band locks
3. You will notice “U” shaped locking clips on each side of the band.
Once you determine how many links need to be removed from
each side, count from the END of the band and remove the
attachment clips from the appropriate link utilizing the tip of a
small screwdriver. Be sure to remove the clips from the same link.
Once both clips are removed, the links will easily be removed.
Locking clip before removal
Locking clips
after removal
Locking clips
after removal
EC CLIP PIN SECURED EXPANSION
Recommended Tools
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Citizen Sizing Tool CIT-SZTOOL
Recommended Tools
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Thin Blade
Recommended Tools
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Small Screwdriver