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: I just received a SMP as a gift and had to have
: the bracelet sized. Now one pin on each side
: of the bracelet is very slightly protruding.
: Is this normal or should I have them
: adjusted? I've noticed that all of the other
: pins are completely inside the bracelet.
: Thanks.
I do my own bracelet sizing using a screw type link pin remover such as the one shown on www.ofrei.com/page237.html or similar tools available at many other watch paraphernalia emporiums.
When replacing the bracelet pins, I use adjustable pliers wide enough that the ends (covered with cloth or duct tape to prevent scratching) are perpendicular to the bracelet side and pin head to push (squeeze) the pin back in so the head is flush with the bracelet. I then use the link pin tool to to nudge the pin further into the bracelet (i.e. opposite to the directional arrow) to achieve the slight recess, or dimple that you are looking for.
Be advised that the link pin removal tool is not designed for this purpose, and it's tricky to line up the tip of the tool exactly with the bracelet pin. It's likely that you'll bend the pin on the tool in the process so you should get several extra replacement pins if you order the tool.
Certainly not the most elegant process but it works, its inexpensive and gets easier each time I tweak my bracelets.
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