Broke it Already!
Discussion
Sorry for the crappy pictures, took 'em on my phone!!
Well, I decided to go for it! Wasn't sure what watch to get, but remember the Sinn taking my fancy the most when I first saw it! And here it is!
It's not as big or heavy as I thought it would be, which is good!
Unfortunately, Whilst trying to take a few links out of the bracelet I broke it a little
I somehow managed to shear one of the little screws that goes in to the pin bit! not quite sure how I done it.
I took a link of either side thinking it would be enough, then put the blue thread lock stuff on and done it back up, tried it on again and realised it didn't fit. So, I then tried to remove one again, but it wasn't having any of it, then it broke.
Which now leaves me with it like this.
Which feels far too loose at the moment. It's not quite as bad when it's on my right hand, but still too loose to be comfortable.
Basically, b
ks!! 
Still love the watch, though. Just need to sort the bracelet out and it'll be fine!
Think I'll be Emailing Neil and getting a replacement bracelet, as I can't get two of the pins out remove any more links and one of them is sheared.
Also, would it suit a Leather strap? I've seen a couple of leather straps I like, but not sure if they'll go with watch.
Well, I decided to go for it! Wasn't sure what watch to get, but remember the Sinn taking my fancy the most when I first saw it! And here it is!
It's not as big or heavy as I thought it would be, which is good!
Unfortunately, Whilst trying to take a few links out of the bracelet I broke it a little
I somehow managed to shear one of the little screws that goes in to the pin bit! not quite sure how I done it.I took a link of either side thinking it would be enough, then put the blue thread lock stuff on and done it back up, tried it on again and realised it didn't fit. So, I then tried to remove one again, but it wasn't having any of it, then it broke.
Which now leaves me with it like this.
Which feels far too loose at the moment. It's not quite as bad when it's on my right hand, but still too loose to be comfortable.
Basically, b
ks!! Still love the watch, though. Just need to sort the bracelet out and it'll be fine!
Think I'll be Emailing Neil and getting a replacement bracelet, as I can't get two of the pins out remove any more links and one of them is sheared.
Also, would it suit a Leather strap? I've seen a couple of leather straps I like, but not sure if they'll go with watch.
Edited by sgathore on Thursday 8th January 11:13
gathore on Thursday 8th January 11:13Bad luck. Neil might be able to get the bracelet fixed for you.
You don't really need to get a jeweller to adjust the bracelet - either just not bother about the thread lock (I didn't on my U1), or use a heat gun before trying to loosen a thread locked screw.
Not seen that many U Series watches on leather, but the Sinn Rubber strap is a nice thing with a quality clasp - about £70.00 from Chronomaster - just go steady as you cut it down to fit your wrist or you'll cut too much off.
You don't really need to get a jeweller to adjust the bracelet - either just not bother about the thread lock (I didn't on my U1), or use a heat gun before trying to loosen a thread locked screw.
Not seen that many U Series watches on leather, but the Sinn Rubber strap is a nice thing with a quality clasp - about £70.00 from Chronomaster - just go steady as you cut it down to fit your wrist or you'll cut too much off.
Oh no! Can't believe you've broken it already! I didn't bother with the threadlock and my bracelet is fine. Glad you like it though, welcome to the UX club 
As for leather straps, not sure, but what about a kevlar one from here: http://www.divestraps.com/home They look pretty damn tough and I reckon would be a good match for the UX.
As for leather straps, not sure, but what about a kevlar one from here: http://www.divestraps.com/home They look pretty damn tough and I reckon would be a good match for the UX.
Edited by Seb d on Thursday 8th January 13:56
I've emailed Neil to see what he thinks.
It's a fairly easy job to change them, It's mostly my fault for using the thread lock stuff before making sure that it actually fitted
I've noticed the seconds hand is quite inconsistent with its movements!
How do I take the actual bracelet itself off?
It's a fairly easy job to change them, It's mostly my fault for using the thread lock stuff before making sure that it actually fitted
I've noticed the seconds hand is quite inconsistent with its movements!
How do I take the actual bracelet itself off?
sgathore said:
gathore said: I've noticed the seconds hand is quite inconsistent with its movements!
How do I take the actual bracelet itself off?
Yes, the second hand tends to slide back slightly after it ticks each second, though that depends on how the watch is being held and in which direction the dial is pointing. I wager it's to do with the oil.How do I take the actual bracelet itself off?
I'm pretty sure there are two holes in the case either side of where the bracelet attaches allowing you to push the ends of the spring bar in and remove the bracelet. That's how I took mine off.
Seb d said:
sgathore said:
gathore said: I've noticed the seconds hand is quite inconsistent with its movements!
How do I take the actual bracelet itself off?
Yes, the second hand tends to slide back slightly after it ticks each second, though that depends on how the watch is being held and in which direction the dial is pointing. I wager it's to do with the oil.How do I take the actual bracelet itself off?
I'm pretty sure there are two holes in the case either side of where the bracelet attaches allowing you to push the ends of the spring bar in and remove the bracelet. That's how I took mine off.
Do you need two of little tool things and do both sides at the same time?
Looks like I'm getting a new bracelet aswell. Spoke to neil and he said he can get it drilled out, but with the labour costs, it's not much more to just have a new one.
sgathore said:
gathore said: Yeah, I've tried that, but can't get it out!
Do you need two of little tool things and do both sides at the same time?
Looks like I'm getting a new bracelet aswell. Spoke to neil and he said he can get it drilled out, but with the labour costs, it's not much more to just have a new one.
If you've got some, try using wooden toothpicks - they'll snap before they scratch the watch and you can then get at the end links from both sides.Do you need two of little tool things and do both sides at the same time?
Looks like I'm getting a new bracelet aswell. Spoke to neil and he said he can get it drilled out, but with the labour costs, it's not much more to just have a new one.
Sorry to hear about the bracelet, hope a new one isn't too expensive.
Seb d said:
sgathore said:
gathore said: Yeah, I've tried that, but can't get it out!
Do you need two of little tool things and do both sides at the same time?
Looks like I'm getting a new bracelet aswell. Spoke to neil and he said he can get it drilled out, but with the labour costs, it's not much more to just have a new one.
If you've got some, try using wooden toothpicks - they'll snap before they scratch the watch and you can then get at the end links from both sides.Do you need two of little tool things and do both sides at the same time?
Looks like I'm getting a new bracelet aswell. Spoke to neil and he said he can get it drilled out, but with the labour costs, it's not much more to just have a new one.
Sorry to hear about the bracelet, hope a new one isn't too expensive.
I had an extra strap on order with Neil, the black leather one with red stitching, was due in a couple weeks, which is why I was asking for opinions, as I wasn't sure if it would work or not.
Anyhoo, that's now been cancelled. Usually the bracelets are £200, but the leather strap was £75, so will get the £75 refunded and then pay £125 for the new bracelet! Just waiting on an email from Neil to confirm that.
How the hell do you get the spring bar thing back in?
I managed to get it out (thought I would practice on the knackered bracelet so I could fit the new one with ease), but getting it back in is proving near impossible for me!
Any ideas?
I may just take it to a jewellers if I can't get it back on!
I managed to get it out (thought I would practice on the knackered bracelet so I could fit the new one with ease), but getting it back in is proving near impossible for me!
Any ideas?
I may just take it to a jewellers if I can't get it back on!
How the hell do you break a Sinn U1 
Rather ironic when the watch is advertised as 'virtually indestructible'...
If you can get the snapped pin out (maybe a reverse twist drill) then you can remove that entire link and then the bracelet will be fine, since it looks like you need to remove a couple of links anyway.
Bad luck - this isn't a common occurrence and Sinns are really tough, good quality watches.
Rather ironic when the watch is advertised as 'virtually indestructible'... If you can get the snapped pin out (maybe a reverse twist drill) then you can remove that entire link and then the bracelet will be fine, since it looks like you need to remove a couple of links anyway.
Bad luck - this isn't a common occurrence and Sinns are really tough, good quality watches.
sgathore said:
gathore said: How the hell do you get the spring bar thing back in?
I managed to get it out (thought I would practice on the knackered bracelet so I could fit the new one with ease), but getting it back in is proving near impossible for me!
Any ideas?
I may just take it to a jewellers if I can't get it back on!
You just need a little tool, failing that you can buy one of these I managed to get it out (thought I would practice on the knackered bracelet so I could fit the new one with ease), but getting it back in is proving near impossible for me!
Any ideas?
I may just take it to a jewellers if I can't get it back on!
- http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/access/tools.htmlcyberface said:
How the hell do you break a Sinn U1 Rather ironic when the watch is advertised as 'virtually indestructible'...
If you can get the snapped pin out (maybe a reverse twist drill) then you can remove that entire link and then the bracelet will be fine, since it looks like you need to remove a couple of links anyway.
Bad luck - this isn't a common occurrence and Sinns are really tough, good quality watches.
I bought it based on the fact it was a hard b Rather ironic when the watch is advertised as 'virtually indestructible'... If you can get the snapped pin out (maybe a reverse twist drill) then you can remove that entire link and then the bracelet will be fine, since it looks like you need to remove a couple of links anyway.
Bad luck - this isn't a common occurrence and Sinns are really tough, good quality watches.
d watch, as it'll be my only watch and I intend to wear it most days 
I think I tightened the screws too much. I've since read that they don't need to be tightened up too much, especially if using the thread lock stuff.
Already got a new strap ordered! Should be here next week!
Other than my mishap, the watch seems really well built! Can't wait to get the new strap and actually be able to wear it
Gutter mate.
If you fancy replacing the cracelet with leather I can recommend this site for high quality leather straps.
www.atgvintagewatches.com
If you fancy replacing the cracelet with leather I can recommend this site for high quality leather straps.
www.atgvintagewatches.com
Webber3 said:
sgathore said:
gathore said: How the hell do you get the spring bar thing back in?
I managed to get it out (thought I would practice on the knackered bracelet so I could fit the new one with ease), but getting it back in is proving near impossible for me!
Any ideas?
I may just take it to a jewellers if I can't get it back on!
You just need a little tool, failing that you can buy one of these I managed to get it out (thought I would practice on the knackered bracelet so I could fit the new one with ease), but getting it back in is proving near impossible for me!
Any ideas?
I may just take it to a jewellers if I can't get it back on!
- http://www.watchworx.co.uk/pages/access/tools.html
It doesn't seem to be much use trying to get it back on, though!
I wanna be able to change it myself and not have to worry about taking it to a jewellers every time to change the strap.
Those straps look really nice! Maybe a bit too small to match the chunkyness of the Sinn, though.
Blimey! A little late, by the sound of it...
Not really sure why you were doing this yourself? Most high street jewellers would remove a few links for nothing, especially if they are stood around bored- you might be a customer next time! And, if you walk in with a broken one and a sad look on your face they may yet take pity...
Not really sure why you were doing this yourself? Most high street jewellers would remove a few links for nothing, especially if they are stood around bored- you might be a customer next time! And, if you walk in with a broken one and a sad look on your face they may yet take pity...
grumbledoak said:
Blimey! A little late, by the sound of it...
Not really sure why you were doing this yourself? Most high street jewellers would remove a few links for nothing, especially if they are stood around bored- you might be a customer next time! And, if you walk in with a broken one and a sad look on your face they may yet take pity...
It's really not that hard to do. Taking the links out was easy, I just put the thread lock stuff in before I should have.Not really sure why you were doing this yourself? Most high street jewellers would remove a few links for nothing, especially if they are stood around bored- you might be a customer next time! And, if you walk in with a broken one and a sad look on your face they may yet take pity...
I just made a complete mess of it.
Learning how to change the bracelet straps is becoming a pain, and I may have to take it to a jewellers! Hopefully I'll get the knack of it soon!
sgathore said:
gathore said: It's really not that hard to do. Taking the links out was easy, I just put the thread lock stuff in before I should have.
Yeah, it isn't rocket science, but it does require some tools that most of us don't have lying about. If they are bored, and with the economic situation they may well be, they'll often take a few links out for nothing and hope you come back to buy. Especially if you are taking them something a bit different...If you really have buggered it up they can probably still fix it for a fee less than the new strap you seem to have purchased.
IME Opticians are the same if you've e.g. lost a screw on your glasses. They've got plenty of them, and the tools, and it feels better to do something than not...
Oh well, I guess experience is, as said, something you get just after you needed it.
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