Vintage Seiko Bracelet Reduce Issue

[Marcelo]

Hello there good morning.

My doubt is that if pushing in the right direction of the arrow? Because it seems they don't move at all, don't think they are screwed and i'm afraid to push to much and brake the bracelet.

Thank you for help.

Edited November 16, 2024 by Marcelo

[AndyGSi]

If the tool is inserted in the side as shown in your last photo then they will just push out although I'm not sure if that tool will be enough.

[mikepilk]

There's often a bit of stiction before they start to move, but then should push out quite easily.  I have some of these cheap punches. I start the pins moving by tapping them with a light hammer

[AndyGSi]

I use something like these but occasionally have to revert to the punches and hammer.

[oldhippy]

You can push them out with a small screwdriver. The pins might be split. 

[AndyGSi]

37 minutes ago, oldhippy said:

You can push them out with a small screwdriver. The pins might be split. 

These look like they could be tube and pin.

 

[Marcelo]

On 11/16/2024 at 2:37 PM, AndyGSi said:

These look like they could be tube and pin.

 

Indeed. Thank everyone for the tips, i try the hammer and my tool but nothing happen, i hit a lot.

It's recommended heat it up to take this off? or is a dumb idea?

[AndyGSi]

1 hour ago, Marcelo said:

Indeed. Thank everyone for the tips, i try the hammer and my tool but nothing happen, i hit a lot.

It's recommended heat it up to take this off? or is a dumb idea?

I wouldn't put heat anywhere near it.

If it is a Tube & Pin arrangement then I think looking at your photo the punch
size is possibly too big and you're just hitting the tube and not the pin inside.