Bracelet removal on a Seiko watch

[WildBill]

Hi, i want to remove the bracelet on a Seiko, its not like the conventional spring bar type the pin goes through the watch lugs

never done of these before, and would appreciate any suggestions you can give.

[oldhippy]

Can you take a good photo so we can see what the problem is. 

[WildBill]

7 hours ago, oldhippy said:

Can you take a good photo so we can see what the problem is. 

 

[oldhippy]

As far as I remember they should tap out. 

[watchweasol]

Like OH , they should tap out but make sure you press out in the right direction, as one end is sometimes larger than the other. and in some cases the center of the bar is thicker than the ends so be careful.

[oldhippy]

watchweasol you have jogged my memory with your description I remember them clearly now.   

[clockboy]

Agree with OH it looks almost like a bracelet cotter pin. Must say a strange design. 

[WildBill]

I need to put the bracelet in my "ultra sonic cleaner" I think my only option is i'll have to take the movement out and clean the braselet and case together, thanks for taking the time. Bil

[watchweasol]

Hi Bill just be carefull of the crystal I have had some glued in ones pop out after using the ultrasonic. If you can keep the main case out of the fluid for safety.

[jdm]

20 minutes ago, WildBill said:

I need to put the bracelet in my "ultra sonic cleaner"

It's never necessary to use ultra sonic to clean a bracelet. Back then when jewelery was invented just as now, hot water, dish detergent and nail brush works wonder. Then if you want the wonder look just re-brush with green pad (the common one not the "special" expensive type), stroking always in the same direction. Ultrasonic, especially for household use, it's just a consumerism induced need which we can easily do without. 

Edited July 20, 2022 by jdm

[watchweasol]

Just so jdm  I only use the U/s for the really ingrained stuff mostly dish soap and warm water and a scru does the job well enough. dried with compresed air.

[WildBill]

Thanks WW for the tup never thought of crystal popping out.

Think I'll try jdm idea sounds a good option, can leaver the movement in.

Will let you know the results in a day or two. Bill. 

[WildBill]

Thanks for your help with the Seiko, It came out really well, and it was a lot quicker too, hot water wasking, up liquid, n toothbrush, had to be careful not drop it in the bowl, rinsed it with distilled water, dried it with a rocked blower and left it for an hour on my inside window board. cleaned the case with Isopropyl Alcohol and cotton buds, the results were perfect. Many thanks again. Bill.