aaronm
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Don't
The x71 is one of the more challenging bracelets to resize, and would be a bad choice for your first resizing attempt. The screws do not go all the way through the links, rather only hold the side links on, so you'll have to remove 4 screws and put 2 back in, and with the polished sides, there is a high chance of missing and scratching the bracelet.
Don't take this as a personal comment, I'd not reccomend anyone takes on a BP bracelet for a first try at resizing in the same way that one shouldn't try changing the strap on a modern Breguet or Chronoswiss until one has the feel for simplier schemes
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Question re X71 Bracelet link removal technique
Hi everyone, I am after some advice. I have just aquired a Blancpain Flyback with an X71 bracelet which I am thrilled to bits with. But I need to adjust the braclet by removing a link. I would prefer to do this myself if possible. On examining the links t...
Don't
The x71 is one of the more challenging bracelets to resize, and would be a bad choice for your first resizing attempt. The screws do not go all the way through the links, rather only hold the side links on, so you'll have to remove 4 screws and put 2 back...
Simple
I've done this twice a year, every year I've owned my Flyback. It really couldn't be simpler. Make sure you have a tray with a raise lip and non abrasive surface. Make sure your workspace is well lit and you have the right sized screwdriver. Have small tu...