How to change the clasp on the Seiko SARB033 or SARB035. Upgrade the clasp to allow perfect fitment!
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How to change the clasp on a Seiko sarb033 or sarb035 to get perfect fitment.
Welcome to a “how to” guide on this upgrade. Apologies for not doing each step from the very beginning, I thought of filming this after completing the job! All the parts to complete this upgrade are listed below:
Pin removal tool:
www.amazon.co.uk/Zacro-Watch-...
Hobbiest mini drill:
www.amazon.co.uk/Precision-Ho...
Spring bar removal tool:
From my store, link at top and bottom.
Measuring calipers:
www.amazon.co.uk/Adoric-Verni...
Watch tool kit (included the mini pliers):
www.amazon.co.uk/147pcs-Remov...
The Strap Code buckle (divers clasp)
www.strapcode.com/collections...
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Thanks Dan.
Followed this to the letter and now have a great watch that fits well without the horrid gap.
Wish Seiko had done this in the first place.
So now it’s out of the box and back on my wrist, can’t thank you enough.
Wonderful news! Good job
Thanks for putting this video up! It was very helpful. That gap in the clasp was driving me nuts, it looks much better now. I got a very similar looking clasp from Ali Express for around $13 Aussie delivered.
I used a power drill and a 1.5mm bit and it worked like a charm.
Fantastic! Glad I helped mate
I’m very impressed at your resourcefulness. Good job 👍👏🙌.
Thank You, this is what I was searching for and nobody knew how to fit that.
Clasps...ever a seiko problem. Nice detail and it looks great!
Thank you! I've been trying to figure this out because I have the exact same issue!
Thanks for showing us Dan. I am fortunate because my SARB033 fits me well so I don't have to go through this👍
I did this mod to my 033 a couple of years ago, it turns a bloody uncomfortable bracelet into a pleasure to wear.
I also recommend a Crystal Times flat sapphire with clear AR as well, expensive but it's well worth it, tried a domed with blue and didn't like it at all.
Cheers.
I have the SARB033 and splurged for the strapcode jubilee style bracelet. If you're thinking about a strapcode bracelet they really are nice.
Nice, already changed mine £3.99 from China came in just under 2 weeks. $35 wow!
I was wrong, it was $19.99
@@watchmewithwatches That's better 👍
you're the savior to my sarb033. Thank you!!
Great news! Happy to help
I hope there isn’t a quiz at the end of this lesson. 🧐 An inspirational video Dan.
It’s official you sir are my hero. Thanks so much for this. It worked perfectly for me.
Thats amazing news! 👏
@@watchmewithwatches The day my SARB035 was delivered was the same day they announced the SARBs were being discontinued. I was lucky enough to get mine for $300 new at that time. I’ve always loved everything about the watch except the clasp. I’ve tried in vain to make the clasp better for me by bending and other various means to get rid of the huge gap but nothing worked and I could never get a good fit. I like the stock bracelet otherwise and I’m so thankful I found your video. I’ve had everything I needed on hand to do this swap for years and it just never occurred to me. It took maybe 10 minutes to find everything and get it done. Thanks again.
@@sleepinglysithia these comments make my day!
Hey brother thanks for your vid, super helpful. Managed to use a spare 1.5mm spring bar that was actually 1.3something and reused the 1.00 stock single flange spring in the adjustable clasp section. I didn't have to bore out the bracelet link. Thanks again! 👍
A pleasure! Glad it worked for you.
Thanks for this tip. I did the same and no drilling necessary
Where did you get an extra spring bar???
I got a Lil cheap kit from Amazon tha came with assortment of sizes. It said 1.5mm but when I measured with my calibers it was 1.3mm and worked for me.
Nice job. Cheers Dan.
Nice mod. I'm lucky that I get great fitment stock, but should I lose or gain weight, I'll be following your instructions.
Great video, could you do a review on the new steeldives 1996, they have the new green and blue colours
Extremely useful tips....⌚🏴⌚🏴
Hi there, enjoy your tutorials immensely, but have a question, have you any experience with the PT5000 movement installation. I have purchased a movement and am a little unsure how to proceed
as there is A very thin steel ring like a spacer and fixing screws and holding tabs. Happy Chrimbo. JANBOY. RN. Rtd. Thailand.
This is genius
That is a beauty Dan! how much did you pay for that if you don't mind me asking?
7:05 can you make a video showing the pin that originally goes in that endlink? I have not been able to fasten that long rectangular fastener to this endlink because collars fall right through the holes on that endlink. Is there a certain type of pin that goes in there? All the other pins and collars for the other links seem to be too thin.
You are missing the tiny sleeve that goes in the middle link part
@@watchmewithwatches ahhhh, by "sleeve" you're not referring to the collar are you? (cause I've tried standard collars with no success as they just fall through the link holes). Can you point me to a page or website link showing this part? A picture would help as I may have it lying around somewhere if not a picture will allow me to order the part number.
@@watchmewithwatches nvm figured it out through a helpful forum post. The sleeve you're referring to is the collar that I was already using as mentioned in my original post. The difference is that for the clasp arm the collar installation is way different than on the normal center links. On the normal male center links, one hole is larger and one is smaller. The larger part is where the collar goes. The difference with the clasp arm link is that you don't have a normal center link male end like you do on the other links. You only have a female end and then the arm clasp end through which the collars don't fit through and unfortunately the collars go emright through both outer holes of the link that attaches to it. The trick is to put two collars through the outer holes of the link that attaches to the clasp arm. You then have to push the pin through the opposite side of the arrow. Also the pin is different for this arm clasp. It's a bit shorter than the rest.
How many mm is the clasp?
I think it would have been better to take the old clasp off on camera. It's easier for some people to see how it's done opposed to you telling them how it's done.
Either way I enjoyed the video. Thanks ☺️
I agree, I came up with the idea to video afterwards!
Is this a 16mm clasp?
Just did mine today. Turns out that I didn't need to drill out the link. However, one thing you need to be careful of is that there are tiny little shims in the centre section of the links on this bracelet, and sometimes they come out and can be very difficult to get back in (it's inconsistent from link to link). I've lost a couple fiddling with this bracelet trying to get the fit right, and have used up the spares from the extra links. If you don't have them, the pins won't hold when you reinsert them. Even when you do, they get a bit easier to get in and out once you've done it a few times, so keep an eye on them in case they come loose over time.
How did you mange to do it without drilling ? Where did u get extra thin spring bar??
@@gonzolak83 I just did the same as in the video and used the original thin springbar. It fit without me having to drill it out though.
@@simonhj one spring bar comes from orignal clasp micro adjustmwnt. This one he use to secure one end. Second spring bar comes from where?? He didnt show that in video. He says hole is so small on micro adjustmwnt endlink he swaped that he have to drill to have it fit spring bar.
@@gonzolak83 It's been a year since I did it. It's hard to remember now, but there is a springbar for each end. I think I just kept the same springbars with each end when I swapped the end pieces.
@@simonhj thank u for answering !
Why did you need to drill the non flat sided piece? Would another option be just to get a thinner spring bar?
I tried so many, and none would fit!
@@watchmewithwatches Thanks! I recently purchased a SARB035, and going through the fitting process! lol... probably going to end up doing what you described.
Timely! (No pun intended 🤪 )
totally a random thing but you've got a great voice
Thanks! Im Blushing 😊
I got mine to finally fit this year by eating less ( no fat shaming anyone though).
I was pleased it fit & with my will power ( didn't buy biscuits- at home 24/7 +bikkies= bad move..), a shame that same tenacity hasn't (yet) been applied in other areas of my life ( oh, the guilt).
Nice to see someone else with the 035..those 033 are far too common & vulgar, aren't they ( not jealous about their prices increasing more at all)?
You could have simply used the tiny drill to make an additional micro adjust. Anyway, that’s nice and clean.
The original claps don't have space for additional hole !!
Do you have the model number of the clasp you bought
Link in the description I think?!
Could you have gotten a Seiko clasp so you still have the logo?
Possibly, but this one is quality and less than £5