Discussion of Doxa watches.
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Dante221
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by Dante221 » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:26 pm
Hi All
Just returned from my jeweler who sized my new 800ti bracelet.
Man I really like the light weight on this beauty! However this is the second
Doxa (along with my 1500 Pro ) that he cannot loosen the lug screws so I can
switch straps. I just ordered a Bergeon third hand but not sure what to try next.
Thanks!
Dante
PS Still looking for a Minty Sub 750T Caribbean (????)
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demer03
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by demer03 » Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:33 pm
Yeah, the 800 on a NATO is oh so comfy. Glad you like it!
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mbakes
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by mbakes » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:30 pm
You can sell it to me.
Otherwise, enjoy!
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demer03
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by demer03 » Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:31 pm
Pics are always welcome!
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snootydog
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by snootydog » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:49 am
I thought the trick to loosen those screws was to apply heat (hairdryer),i'm sure i read that somewhere
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by jimyritz » Sat Jan 21, 2012 6:59 am
Same exact thing happened to me when I bought my Milshark...
Eventually the jeweler used the hairdryer and some of his
watchmaker expertise and was able to size it...
Mike
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by BSears » Sat Jan 21, 2012 7:01 am
Doxa must use a shitload of loctite on the lug screws. I had a 5000T Pro (miss that watch) and I never did take the bracelet off (read that: I tried like hell, used 3 hands, various screwdrivers and lots of profanity - sob never budged.) You could try hot water or like Andy said, maybe a hairdryer. Hey welcome to DWC! Post up some pics.
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Dante221
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by Dante221 » Sat Jan 21, 2012 3:27 pm
BSears wrote:Doxa must use a shitload of loctite on the lug screws. I had a 5000T Pro (miss that watch) and I never did take the bracelet off (read that: I tried like hell, used 3 hands, various screwdrivers and lots of profanity - sob never budged.) You could try hot water or like Andy said, maybe a hairdryer. Hey welcome to DWC! Post up some pics.
I've been trying to post pix but my Nikon D 40's smallest pix size is still too
large for the forums. I'm gonna have to get a small point & shoot
that will take smaller size photos
Dante
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by drster » Sun Jan 22, 2012 8:54 am
Dante221 wrote:BSears wrote:Doxa must use a shitload of loctite on the lug screws. I had a 5000T Pro (miss that watch) and I never did take the bracelet off (read that: I tried like hell, used 3 hands, various screwdrivers and lots of profanity - sob never budged.) You could try hot water or like Andy said, maybe a hairdryer. Hey welcome to DWC! Post up some pics.
I've been trying to post pix but my Nikon D 40's smallest pix size is still too
large for the forums. I'm gonna have to get a small point & shoot
that will take smaller size photos
Dante
Resize those pix. You can do it on Picassa or Photoshop.
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by Jeep99dad » Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:31 am
Had the same issue and had to apply heat then have my daughter hold the watch while I used the screwdrivers and also a lot of profanity
my daughter was wearing earmuffs
Also I would use tape on the lugs to protect them in case of slippage.
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