G99
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very very simple
if it has spring bars as i believe it does you can do it with something as simple as a fine bladed penknife. just slide it carefully between inner lug and strap and twist it down. the blade should catch on the ridged end of bar and it will come out of the hole in lug. to refit do the opposite.
you could spend money on tools to do it, but i've never found the need and never scratched a watch doing it.
Graham
very very simple
if it has spring bars as i believe it does you can do it with something as simple as a fine bladed penknife. just slide it carefully between inner lug and strap and twist it down. the blade should catch on the ridged end of bar and it will come out of the...
Spring-bar tool
Graham, Fully accepting your preference for using a knife, I can't help but wince slightly at the thought of using one for this purpose. My first concern would be for the risk of drawing blood from one's fingers in the event of a slip - with the consequen...
Mando, your quite right. i've...
Mando, your quite right. i've had springbar tools in the past and even a royal crown derby butter knife with blunt blade, but still prefer a thin blade. after 15 years of doing it i've pretty much mastered the art of not self harming :) for those annoying...