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Sebastian Francis Posted on Oct 24, 2019

How to change loose the nuts on the pin for the GC30000 watch band. Got a replacement band but cannot get the pins loose

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Christophe Thompson

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2008

SOURCE: Resizing my watch

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take to jeweler for 5 bucks they will knock a link or 2 out for you

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Arturs Kalnins

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  • Posted on Dec 17, 2008

SOURCE: stainless steel band won't snap into my watch

Stainless steel bracelet ends (so called wings) must be curved flush to the watch case.
Another way is to use curved spring lugs (pins).

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Arturs Kalnins

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  • Posted on Jul 09, 2009

SOURCE: How do I get the pins out of the titanium band for Casio PAW1500T

You may or may not have arrows inside bracelet. Arrows are pointing the way the pins must come out.
First you have to find out what sort of pins or even screws are used to keep links together.
Examine both bracelet sides and find the side where pin ends have a groove.
Start with a tiny screwdriver and unscrew one of the screws. If it turns, but doesn't come out, that means you have a pins instead.
For removing pins the best would be pin removing tool (approx.5GBP on ebay), but it's possible to do the job without it.
Take a hardened steel needle and blunt the sharp end to the approx. size of pin end diameter using any sharpening stone or sandpaper. Get an old towel and fold it to make a soft base for work (like small cusion). As you don't have a special bracelet holder you will need a pair of helping hands to hold the bracelet steady upright. You will need small hammer and pair of flat nose pliers as well.
NOTE: The pins MUST be driven split end out first, not vice versa. Make sure that the grooved pin ends are facing towel, not the needle and hammer!!!
Now place the watch on the folded towel, take that needle and smallest hammer you have and start driving the pin out using light blows. Do Not hit hard, as you will brake the needle, scratch your watch or even injure yourself. Watchmakers are using 45 gram hammer, so, calculate your strength of blows.
After a few blows check if the split end is coming out and when you see that the end is long enough to grab it with pliers, pull the pin out with pliers. When pulling, do NOT turn pliers, as pins tend to brake when twisted. Use firm grip and your strength to pull the pin without twisting.
After shortening the bracelet or adding extra link(s) make sure that the pins go back EXACTLY the same way as they came out- the blunt end first in the hole and the split (grooved) end last. Before doing that check remaining pins in bracelet to make sure that you put them back from the right side of bracelet.
It is recommended to use plastic hammer to drive pins back in or you will scratch or damage bracelet. If plastic hammer is not available use an old toothbrush handle (or some plastic item) as an absorber. Simply put pin into the hole as deep as you can with your fingers, put the toothbrush handle on split pin end and hit handle, not the pin.
Make sure that pin ends are flush with bracelet. If needed- hit few more times.
Job done!
If you do not want to do it yourself, any jeweler will do it in a matter of few minutes.
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Jimmy Accardi

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  • Posted on Oct 26, 2010

SOURCE: My Casio watch band has split apart where the

are you referring to casio mtg900 if so do you mean the rubber part below the G button . If so I do believe casio sells that first link . You can call them if you would like to order it if they still have in stock or for a whole new band

you can see the parts store here

http://www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?CFID=3663724&CFTOKEN=19469938&mfg=CASIO&model_id=MTG900DA-9V&row_start=1&src_model_id=mtg-900&action=list_part


I believe the 12 h and 6 h are the parts you are looking for I am not sure what side you need 12 oclock or 6 oclock , but give them a call they should be able to help you out

the other company that handles watch parts is here

http://www.americanperfit.com/parts/parts.htm

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