Complete metal bracelet repair kit with pin assortment

This complete metal bracelet repair kit is the all-in-one bundle for resizing and repairing steel bracelets at workshop level. It combines a watchmaker's hammer, a pair of flat-nose pliers, three manual pin punches in different diameters, a plastic bracelet support block and a box of 180 universal split pins from 5 mm to 22 mm. Everything you need to take a link out, refit a clasp, or replace a worn pin — without sourcing parts elsewhere.

Product overview

What sets this kit apart from a simpler bundle is the inclusion of the 180-pin assortment. Most repair kits leave you with the tools but no spare pins; this one removes the friction completely. The box covers ten pieces for each length from 5 to 22 mm in 0.80 mm diameter — the standard for the vast majority of modern bracelets. When a pin is worn or lost, you reach into the box, pick the right length, and refit it.

The kit is sized for both home enthusiasts and professional benches: the watchmaker's hammer has the inertia for controlled taps, the pliers help grip stubborn pins that are partly out, the three punches cover the most common diameters, and the plastic support block stands up to repeated hammering without splitting. The single purchase covers a year's worth of bracelet maintenance.

Technical specifications

• 1 watchmaker's hammer: total length 20 cm, steel head 5 cm long, Ø 8 mm, wooden handle
• 1 flat-nose pliers: 12 cm long, jaw 2.5 cm, silver-coloured steel, grip-coated handles
• 3 manual pin punches (Stiftaustreiber), different diameters covering the standard pin range
• 1 plastic bracelet support block with multiple grooves and exit slots
• 1 box of 180 universal split pins, Ø 0.80 mm, lengths 5 mm to 22 mm (10 pieces per length)
• Compatible with: most steel bracelets (Seiko, Citizen, Tissot, Casio, fashion brands)
• Use case: regular bracelet maintenance, small workshop, gift kit
• Not designed for screwed bracelets

When to use it

Use this kit whenever a steel bracelet needs work: shortening a freshly bought watch to your wrist, replacing worn pins on an older bracelet, swapping a clasp, transferring a bracelet between cases. The 180-pin assortment is especially valuable when the original pin is damaged or lost — instead of ordering a single replacement and waiting, you just pick the right length and the job is done.

Not for screwed bracelets (Rolex Oyster/President/Jubilee, certain Omega and Breitling) where the BERGEON 7260 is the right tool. Also not for leather, silicone or rubber strap changes — that work is done with a positioning awl at the case-strap interface.

How to use / install

1. Place the plastic block on a flat, stable surface.
2. Choose the groove that matches your bracelet thickness; lay it on edge with the pin over the exit slot.
3. Note the arrow inside the link.
4. Pick the pin punch with the matching diameter; insert the tip into the pin bore.
5. Tap with the watchmaker's hammer in short controlled strokes until the pin drops into the slot.
6. If the pin sticks out partly but does not free completely, use the flat-nose pliers to pull it out the rest of the way.
7. Remove the link; select a pin of the correct length from the 180-piece box (measure the link width).
8. Refit the bracelet and seat the new pin from the opposite direction, tapping flush with both sides.

Quality & origin

The kit is built around tools used daily in watchmaking workshops: a hammer head dimensioned for controlled energy, plastic blocks that do not splinter, hardened steel pin punches and a pin assortment in the most universal diameter (0.80 mm). The plastic block was chosen over wood for water resistance and dimensional stability; the punches use replaceable tips for long-term economy. The 180-pin box keeps the kit autonomous for a year of typical use.

FAQ

Will it work on a Rolex Oyster?

No. Rolex Oyster, President and Jubilee are screwed and need the BERGEON 7260. The kit covers friction-pin steel bracelets.

What if I need pins thicker than 0.80 mm?

The 180-pin assortment is in 0.80 mm, the most universal diameter. Thicker pins (0.90 / 1.00 mm) for diver bracelets are sold separately in our store.

Are the manual pin punches replaceable?

Yes — replacement tips are sold separately to refresh the working ends after heavy use.

Practical tips

The flat-nose pliers are particularly helpful with knurled pins that have started to back out but refuse to drop free — gripping the protruding end with the pliers gives precise pulling control. Always keep the pin punch perpendicular to the bracelet; tilted blows damage the link hole. When choosing a replacement pin length, hold the link against the pin box and pick the next-shortest size — pins that are slightly too long can be tapped flush, while pins that are too short will fall out under wear.