Seiko bracelet pins

Roycropper63

Recently bought a second hand SNE435P1 and seller adjusted it for me. After nearly 2 weeks it still felt very tight so decided to add another link. The pins I have were too loose and would fall through very easily.
Does anyone know where I might get some pins?

Thanks Roy

They use a pin & collar system.

Roycropper63

Thanks but I don't understand. They just pushed through no screw . Just a plain pin.

55Percent

Ebay search showed loads of pins, wont let me post link.

Roycropper63

I googled pin and collar and see what you mean. I saw them on the table but didn't know what they were. No chance of finding them in the bin at work!!!

These type of Seiko bracelets use a pin and collar system. There is a tiny collar which needs to be inserted into the inside of a link, then the pin is pushed through. The collar is often lost during resizing by people who are not aware of it.


To get a replacement try a watchmaker, or contact Seiko UK. In the US Seiko often send them out for free. There's also websites are forum members who are known to stock them.
https://forums.watchuseek.com/f21/place-order-spare-seiko-monster-pins-collars-360607.html

Roycropper63

Many thanks !!
That's the little lad ok..will head to work shortly and hopefully bin has not been emptied.
Again many thanks

55Percent

My Seiko 5 has easier pins than that to change.

Cienciano

I wish people would just use screws and stop fúcking around with pins.

Roycropper63

I know..bought a strapcode recently for a turtle and that came with screws... just looking for one pin/collar.
Local jeweller needs to see it but I won't be able to visit until Friday week...typical

Roycropper63

Got sorted today by fast fix in blanch.

2shea

Pins and collar the only downside to being a Seiko fan!

It fine once you have done it a few times just don't loose the collar!

Roycropper63

Was wondering what the bit of metal was when I changed the link.,now I know!!!!¡

Anjobe

A white tea tray is a very useful addition to your watch toolkit.