Technical information

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1. Using a pin pusher or tweezers, press the
tip of the spring bar and at the same time
gently pull the band from the clasp.
2. Push the spring bar out of the band and
set it aside in a safe place.
3. Using a medium size pair of scissors,
cut the appropriate number of ‘links’
from the band.
4. Push the steel filler tube from the band.
5. Reinsert the spring bar into the position
from where the filler pin was removed.
6. Press the tip of the spring bar, and
at the same time, push the band back
into the clasp.
7. The band is now reassembled into
the clasp. Repeat for the other side.
Be sure to cut along the clasp side
of the ribbed edge of the band.
EX CENTER TAB SECURED EXPANSION
Planning the Adjustment
You may start your adjustment anywhere near the center of the watchband. This illustration
shows the starting point as “H” with adjacent topshells and bottom boxes numbered.
Decide how many links you wish to remove. If you want to remove 3 links, remove topshells
“H” and “3” and then work on bottom boxes “H” and “3”.
These illustrations show the removal of three links, so the topshells and bottom boxes “H”
and “3” will be worked on.
Topshell tabs and sidewall may
have been distorted during
removal. This distortion can
detract from the appearance of
the band. Use smooth flat-jawed
pliers to restore flatness. Topshell
will assemble more easily and
look better.
1. Expand the bottom of the band to expose
the topshell tabs. Use a thin blade to
straighten up all four tabs.
2. When the tabs have been fully
straightened, expand the band and
the topshell will fall out. Save the
topshell for step 9.
3. To shorten the bracelet, remove an
additional topshell according to your
plan. Bend down the bottom box end
flaps diagonally below the two exposed
links as shown.
4. When the end flaps have been bent
fully flat, push in the direction of the
arrows to separate the bracelet.
5. The watchband is now in three sections.
Save the circled extra links for future
spare parts. The other sections are now
ready for reassembly.
6. Remove loose front staple shown by
arrow. Slide the separated sections back
together. The rear staple may interfere
unless it is moved away from the
adjacent link with your thumbnail.
7. Replace the staple removed in step 6.
Note: The correct insertion of the staple is
as illustrated. The upper leg of the staple
must be inserted above the spring on the
top box and the lower leg goes under the
spring in the bottom box.
8. Bend up the bottom box end flap.
9. Restraighten tabs on loose topshell that
you saved from step 2. Position topshell
lightly on exposed top box.
10. Expand the band as illustrated in step 1.
Topshell will then sit completely on top
box. Bend down tabs with thin blade to
lock topshell in position.
CB CUT BAND (POLYURETHANE STRAPS)
Recommended Tools
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Smooth Flat-Jawed Pliers
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Thin Blade
Recommended Tools
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Pin Pusher
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Tweezers
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Medium Size Scissors