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Removing the bracelet on a 5980 ?
About a month ago i had the opportunity to try on the RG 5980 and I I really like the look of the 5980 on a strap.
Recently I purchased a 5980 in SS (prefer SS in a sports watch over RG) and I was imagining how cool it would look on a strap. From what I can tell the bracelet isn't attached with spring bars, or screws. Does anybody know how the bracelet can be removed ?
I would go to Patek, but Im pretty sure they would frown upon my trying to alter a watch into something that they don't sell.
Any help wold be greatly appreciated.
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Thanks whit
By: roger1 : December 9th, 2010-06:52
I think you might be right, though Im not sure how about having to hammer it out. Would anyone happen to know how Patek takes these off ? Perhaps during one of the factory tours that many on here have taken they were able to see this process ?
Thanks for the info Whit
By: roger1 : December 9th, 2010-14:30
What you say makes sense. I suppose my next step will be to see if I could source the SS links that attach to leather strap to the case. I was looking at a 5726 today and the case dimensions and lug dimensions are the same as on the 5980, so the strap and...