how to remove bracelet from skx007

[antonis]

skx007 uses fat spring bars and I find it impossible to remove the bracelet as there is no space to use any tool to push the spring bar.

Did anyone remove the original bracelet with fat spring bars from his seiko skx007 and how ?

[tirat]

This thread has the answer as it's applicable to all watches with springbars I guess.
How to change bracelets on a Seiko 5?

BTW, you really have to be more specific when referring to watches you have questions about. Seiko 5 is a brand, not a watch model. There are literally hundreds of seiko 5 models both current and vintage, which use a very wide variety of case & bracelet designs.

As for changing the strap, not all bracelet designs used cross drilled lugs or links. a strap changing tool will do a long way toward helping you remove the pins from the lug holes. If you need instructions check out the following:

How to change straps and bracelets using a spring bar tool:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchSch...ork%20tool.htm

how to adjust a bracelet:

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchSch...0Bracelets.htm

How to resize a monster bracelet (or similar bracelets held together with pins and collars):

http://www.pmwf.com/Watches/WatchToo...ingToolUse.htm

[Isthmus]

Use a spring bar removal tool. I do and it works every time. the Bergeon one works best, as the for is a little bigger and the angled end allows for leverage. If your watch is on a strap you can also use a blade from a swiss army knife or a case knife.

[tictoc]

There are at least two different bergeron springbar tools, I use a #6767F -- F for Fine.

This one has a 1mm-wide fork, extremely sharp, too. If this one doesn't sneak in past the lugs and the bracelet, the only thing I can think of would be an Omega "caliper" style springbar tool.. but really -- the 6767F should be able to handle most watches. One end is sharp thin fork, other end is a pin -- to handle lugs with holes in them. Like my mickeymouse lorus.