I suggest you take it to the dealer

I’ve removed/replaced many bracelets in my role as a small-time watch repairman, and they are almost always difficult to manage, even when you have all the parts and tools and know what you are doing.

Your description of the process of attaching the bracelet seems correct, and it’s a clever approach which reduces the likelihood of scratching the lugs. In any case, you will need that other pin which is a proprietary part.

Don’t forget you will probably need to adjust the length of the bracelet as well. Did you get all the links? Or just the ones that were on it when the previous owner wore it? Are there screws to remove for the links, or pins that must be pushed in/out?

Maybe post a couple pictures of the top, bottom and side of the bracelet halves.

Note — the bracelet on Robin’s new watch doesn’t look the same as yours:

Hoping a fellow Parmigiani owner will be able to answer my questions...

By: Emil Wojcik : July 18th, 2023-15:55

I recently purchased this Tonda Metrographe after wanting one since they were released and I'm very happy with my purchase. It's currently on an aftermarket leather strap and although I like the way this looks, it also came with the original bracelet and ...

I suggest you take it to the dealer

By: cazalea : July 18th, 2023-16:04

Thanks for the reply, Mike. I did notice that more recent models use a more typical system as you've shown.

By: Emil Wojcik : July 18th, 2023-16:55

Perhaps they decided the older method was overly complicated for something as simple as changing a bracelet. It came with all the links so that won't be an issue. Yes, screws hold the links and if needed my local repair guy will do it for me. I used to do...

Here's a few photos with the bracelet sitting in place. The center links are titanium, the rest is stainless.

By: Emil Wojcik : July 18th, 2023-18:30

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If your photo is accurate, it might be missing some parts...

By: patrick_y : July 18th, 2023-17:42

As you mentioned, you're missing a pin. This bracelet appears to my eyes to require two spring bars and 4 pins to hold it in place. You might be missing a pin and a springbar. I think you need some additional parts. These parts are generally fairly inexpe...

Thanks, Patrick. Although I'm definitely missing one of the pins I do have the second spring bar, it's just not in the photo. I'm going to contact the PF retailer to ask what they can order the needed parts.

By: Emil Wojcik : July 18th, 2023-18:27

I'll also confirm with them that nothing else is missing although I don't believe there is...unless this mounting system is even more complicated that it appears!

Good idea!

By: patrick_y : July 18th, 2023-19:48

Yes, email them a photo of what you have and ask what needs to be ordered.

A lovely, efficient, quick, and generous Asian lady

By: cazalea : July 18th, 2023-18:37

If you got her name, I'm sure a number of guys here would like to meet such a rare individual... MIke

Alas, she was not looking for recognition, just happy to help a client in need...

By: patrick_y : July 18th, 2023-19:44

I had lost a spring bar while changing the bracelet of a JLC Master Series watch. I quickly explained this to her, sheepishly as I was embarassed. She asked me to give her the bracelet and the remaining spring bar. I complied. She went to the back and fou...