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Patek Philippe

DIY

 

I did it myself - and I'm not terribly handy. Look at the back of the clasp and you will see a springbar sitting in the notch of the band. You can take a jeweler's screwdriver (I used my Xacto knife) and gently pull the tip of the spring bar down to remove it. Once the springbar is out just cut the strap and repeat the process to get the springbar back.    The real trick is getting it just right - in length and getting the clasp centered.

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Thanks, but....

 
By: 18760 : October 8th, 2011-07:37
I was more concerned about detaching and re-attaching clasp to the strap. On some watches, these would be locked and require either heating or a special tool. Is that not the case with the patek?

DIY

 
By: NW_Rich : October 8th, 2011-09:56
I did it myself - and I'm not terribly handy. Look at the back of the clasp and you will see a springbar sitting in the notch of the band. You can take a jeweler's screwdriver (I used my Xacto knife) and gently pull the tip of the spring bar down to remov... 

thanks.

 
By: 18760 : October 9th, 2011-02:23
Thanks. Will see how it goes when watch arrives.