Unable to Remove Spring Bars: Omega 166.068 Banana

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Unable to Remove Spring Bars: Omega 166.068 Banana

Post by Dualmonitors » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:47 pm

Dear All:

May I please ask for advice as to how to remove these particular spring bars that are installed on my Omega 166.068 Banana?

I just bought this watch from its original owner, and it came on a NATO. I have an Omega steel mesh bracelet on another Omega watch that I want to transfer to this watch but I am unable to remove these spring bars!

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Thank you.

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Post by ericf4 » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:48 pm

Have you tried either one monitor or 2 screwdrivers?

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Post by hoppyjr » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:50 pm

Those appear to be shoulder less spring bars, so you’ll need to snip them out with a pair of wirecutters. Then buy the correct bars to fit with your strap or bracelet.

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Post by Ryeguy » Sun Jul 29, 2018 3:58 pm

Yep, Hop is right. Carefully snip them out and replace them with correct ones. Terry at Toxicnatos can set you up.

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Post by CGSshorty » Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:00 pm

Replacing them is probably a good idea, anyway. Cutting them out is the best way to go.
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Post by ericf4 » Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:08 pm

When making the snip it's best to have a Mohel do it and follow with plenty of wine.

BTW shoulder less bars are stupid. And frustrating.


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Post by watchmavan » Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:25 pm

ericf4 wrote: BTW shoulder less bars are stupid. And frustrating.
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They're fine for drilled lugs. Probably better than shouldered.


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Post by ericf4 » Sun Jul 29, 2018 4:32 pm

watchmavan wrote:
ericf4 wrote: BTW shoulder less bars are stupid. And frustrating.
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They're fine for drilled lugs. Probably better than shouldered.

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True. True but I don't own any drilled lug watches that I recall, maybe the U1 and that's it.


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Post by toxicavenger » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:08 pm

Like Hoppy said cut them out.

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Post by HapaHapa » Sun Jul 29, 2018 6:40 pm

Simple side cutter will take them right off. Will be easier if you slide the spring bar to one side and cut the smaller part. Image
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Post by adg31 » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:38 pm

I was recommended to use shoulderless spring bars with a NATO or rubber strap for safety as the flanges on shouldered spring bars can sometimes catch with the strap and pull out.
I've never had one come out accidentally and a pair of wire cutters gets them out quite easily if required.


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Post by Graeme » Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:58 pm

Yes, best way is to snip them off and get a new set from Terry.

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Post by andrema » Mon Jul 30, 2018 5:28 am

^^^ Yep
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Post by toxicavenger » Mon Jul 30, 2018 12:47 pm

adg31 wrote:
Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:38 pm
I was recommended to use shoulderless spring bars with a NATO or rubber strap for safety as the flanges on shouldered spring bars can sometimes catch with the strap and pull out.
I've never had one come out accidentally and a pair of wire cutters gets them out quite easily if required.


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tell the person who told you a nato will catch on the flanges of a spring bar to show you how it does it. Oh and record it for me :mrgreen:

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