renerod
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There's a learning curve to strap changing
Feb 12, 2020,20:25 PM
You’re just starting.
Remember:
Use tape around the lugs when changing straps
Only do it under good lighting, on a clean desk/table, on a white clean cloth (so you can find any tiny part/screw)
Use a proper tool for the job
If you have lugs with holes, use a toothpick
Never rush
Ooor...
Take it to a trusted AD/watchmaker, but anyway your watch will be at risk, trust me.
Forgive yourself
Learn to live with small scratches
Improve yourself
Enjoy!
René
P.S. I love the BB58, please, share pictures with the new strap.
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I seriously need to buy a loupe!
By: Mary Anny : February 12th, 2020-01:11
Maybe pins are not a problem but lugs are! Besides I have possibly found a couple of flaws in the Black Bay Fifty Eight... Simone ...
Oh my gosh!
By: Mary Anny : February 12th, 2020-02:50
It's not rust, just an effect of the super macro photograph! Thanks, for looking and commenting.
Here I am!
By: Mary Anny : February 12th, 2020-03:37
It scares me so much how the holes on those beautiful, thin lugs are positioned. So close to the edges... Will they last the presumably very long time I (my successors?) use the watch? What if they are polished every once in a while?!
A loupe is nescesarry
By: Weems@8 : February 12th, 2020-13:26
If you are into watches. Two different lenses. ...
Great collection you have there!
By: Mary Anny : February 13th, 2020-00:10
I totally agree with you, just sticking it out a little longer without any glass interfering! Cheers, Simone
There's a learning curve to strap changing
By: renerod : February 12th, 2020-20:25
You’re just starting. Remember: Use tape around the lugs when changing straps Only do it under good lighting, on a clean desk/table, on a white clean cloth (so you can find any tiny part/screw) Use a proper tool for the job If you have lugs with holes, us...
Hi René,
By: Mary Anny : February 13th, 2020-00:04
Thanks for your advice, it will be very helpful! Unfortunately for my watches, I have been changing straps all my life, using any kind of device, often in a rush, low light etc... The problem now is that I have definitively tired eyesight and need glasses...
Ohhh, I’m sorry!
By: renerod : February 13th, 2020-16:38
It seems that my advice came a little too late 😉 Anyway, I hope it helps a little. Regards. René
Never too late!
By: Mary Anny : February 14th, 2020-03:55
Great advice! Thanks again!
Yes, a bit!
By: Mary Anny : February 16th, 2020-10:29
It is safer underwater and makes "pendant" with the indices colours... This watch is lovely on a bright strap... and weight much less!!!