Can't Remove Bracelet - Springbar

[Citizen V]

So I can't remove the bracelet off this watch. The space to remove the springbar is very small; hopefully you can see it in the picture above.

I was able to to remove both springbar ends of the other side but only one end on this side. The last end has only 1 flange. All other ends have 2, but the 2nd one on this one is missing or something. So there's nothing to grab onto as the remaining flange is up against the lug. I can't get anything between there since it's a small opening.

any ideas?

[chirs1211]

I've had this problem too, managed it in the end with a very fine screwdriver and a lot of swearing, and a little brute force, needless to say the spring bar ended up in the bin, as it snapped in the end.
May be the best option, maybe someone else has a more inventive solution to mine.
Hope this helps
Chris

[ErikS]

What are you using fro removal? Springbar tool?

You should be able to remove one side (enough to get it out of the hole), keep a bit of pressure on it from the back with a finger, use the springbar tool to "drag" it out of the other side.

Tough to explain, easy in practice. Hold watch in left hand (if a righty), use finger to apply pressure from back (dial) side. Little pressure, just enough for resistance.

[Citizen V]

I've been using a flathead screwdriver. Never got used to using a springbar tool since I started off with the screwdriver. Thanks I'll try those ideas. I don't mind trashing the springbar :)!

[Citizen V]

I got it :D, but I don't know how. Was moving around the endlink at a weird angle and it just came out. This was mostly done out of frustration and was not planned.

Also, the springbar did have 2 flanges at both ends. But the lug hole is a little enlarged on one side so the shoulder was inside or that shoulder was smaller so it fit in.