08-23-2017, 08:51 AM
I'm surprised the bracelet on a Tag doesn't have screw-in pins. The aftermarket bracelet I got for my Orient has them and it's infinitely easier to add or drop links than the press-in style.
The micro adjustment pins should just be held in with normal spring bars, have a shop add the extra link and then you can use a small eyeglass screwdriver or something (assuming you don't have a spring bar pin) to fine tune as necessary.
If you're having a hard time finding a trustworthy place, I've personally had great experience with the guy at Herndon Watch & Clock, and the the guys at John Alabaster in Vienna.
The shop in Vienna did a full rebuild of my '66 Seiko's movement at 50% of the cost and in 50% of the time two other shops quoted me, even though they thought I was crazy for even wanting to do it in the first place. They carry some really cool vintage stuff and are certified to service Rollys and Pateks and all kinds of crazy shit. I'd definitely recommend them if you don't mind making the trek.
The micro adjustment pins should just be held in with normal spring bars, have a shop add the extra link and then you can use a small eyeglass screwdriver or something (assuming you don't have a spring bar pin) to fine tune as necessary.
If you're having a hard time finding a trustworthy place, I've personally had great experience with the guy at Herndon Watch & Clock, and the the guys at John Alabaster in Vienna.
The shop in Vienna did a full rebuild of my '66 Seiko's movement at 50% of the cost and in 50% of the time two other shops quoted me, even though they thought I was crazy for even wanting to do it in the first place. They carry some really cool vintage stuff and are certified to service Rollys and Pateks and all kinds of crazy shit. I'd definitely recommend them if you don't mind making the trek.
Now: 07 Porsche Cayman S | 18 VW Tiguan
Then: 18 VW GTI Autobahn | 95 BMW M3 | 15 VW GTI SE | 12 Kia Optima SX | 2009 VW GTI | 00 BMW 540i Sport | 90 Mazda Miata | 94 Yamaha FZR600R | 1993 Suzuki GS500E | 2003 BMW 325i | 95 Saab 900S