Watch Band Pins Keep Falling Out

ToolJoe · **on:** March 30, 2015, 05:27:39 PM

The lower pin on my watch band keeps falling loose. I pop it back in and it will randomly loosen up and the one notch will fall out. This is on a Casio F91W on a velcro strap. Is it time to install new pins or just get a new band?

Aloha · **Reply #1 on:** March 30, 2015, 05:33:39 PM

Very well could be the spring in the pin has weakened or the end/tip of the spring bar has been damaged. I've also seen the hole in the lug where the pin sits become damaged. Try a new spring for a cheap first approach.

pfrsantos · **Reply #2 on:** March 30, 2015, 05:48:24 PM

Quote from: Aloha007 on March 30, 2015, 05:33:39 PM

Very well could be the spring in the pin has weakened or the end/tip of the spring bar has been damaged. I've also seen the hole in the lug where the pin sits become damaged. Try a new spring for a cheap first approach.

This. Take it to a jewellers. They'll usually will take a look at it (they got magnifying glasses and tools) for nothing and might help you understand what's wrong.

Grathr · **Reply #3 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:12:34 PM

I have managed to damage the lug hole on several plastic cased watches. If you remove the strap it should be quite easy to see if the hole is deformed.

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pfrsantos · **Reply #4 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:16:45 PM

Quote from: Grathr on March 30, 2015, 06:12:34 PM

I have managed to damage the lug hole on several plastic cased watches. If you remove the strap it should be quite easy to see if the hole is deformed.

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You post THAT in a thread where I'm writing?! You, sir, are a brave man!

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Grathr · **Reply #5 on:** March 30, 2015, 06:21:30 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on March 30, 2015, 06:16:45 PM

Quote from: Grathr on March 30, 2015, 06:12:34 PM
I have managed to damage the lug hole on several plastic cased watches. If you remove the strap it should be quite easy to see if the hole is deformed.

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You post THAT in a thread where I'm writing?! You, sir, are a brave man!

(and my auto-censorship is close to the red line...)

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ToolJoe · **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2015, 05:01:26 AM

I had it looked at earlier today and it looks like the pins are the wrong size. I'll have to contact Casio to get replacements or I might just get another watch.

Grathr · **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2015, 06:55:43 PM

That sounds strange. How old is it?
Are you sure the watch is original? The F91w is faked in large quantities.

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ToolJoe · **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2015, 07:06:38 PM

It is not even two years old. I bought it from a big box store. I may have discarded the original pins when I swapped a new band on it. I called Casio and it would cost more to get a new set of pins than I originally paid for the watch so at this point, I am going to just get another one

Zed · **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2015, 07:14:07 PM

Im not sure what size your watch pins are but there dirt cheap on ebay,i buy them by the dozen,

ToolJoe · **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2015, 08:45:47 PM

I found this pin kit on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Top-Plaza-360Pcs-Stainless-Spring/dp/B00NJFYWKM/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1428345383&sr=8-10&keywords=watch+pins

Would this have what I need?

Zed · **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2015, 08:58:22 PM

If you find out the spring bar size you could order just a pair,

ToolJoe · **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2015, 09:17:01 PM

That's the tough part. It looks like it is a 16mm bar but I need factory Casio ones for it.

lowtech · **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2015, 09:20:35 AM

I posted over in your other Casio thread.
I can include spring bars, if you like. You don´t need Casio ones, IIRC. Or maybe you do? It´s been a while since I had an F-91. does it have those non-compressible, pushed through teh lugs bars? If so, you might be bound to Casio ones. Still I might have some, but I´m not sure.

ToolJoe · **Reply #14 on:** April 10, 2015, 04:09:45 PM

I think I might need those push through lug bars. I need a pair of the Casio ones I believe.

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