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Title: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 06, 2017, 06:30:16 PM

Just received this very good condition of NOS piece. Everything is so perfect that even it's hang tag still intact.

Everytime I  pick up the scissors and try cutting it...I just couldn't bear to do it. I hope I can preserve it without cutting it.

This piece of history is hanging on the watch for more than 3 decades. Feeling kinda of "sayang" if it parts with the watch because of me.

There is a metal clip at the tag and the clip is holding the rope tightly. If there is opener for it, it will be great!

I will wait for MWF shift to enlighten me a perfect method to remove it without cutting it.

Note: what trouble me is the black/white rope.

Thanks.

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: gchee on September 07, 2017, 07:56:03 AM

Remove the buckle or strap.

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Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: r3kahsttub on September 07, 2017, 08:17:33 AM

@gchee is right; pop the buckle off and then remove the tag.

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 07, 2017, 08:32:21 AM

Thanks for your advice @r3kahsttub @gchee .

I tried but the whole is inside the buckle hole. The one who put the tag on was apparently slipping the rope in and then sealed the tag.

My only hope now is to try open the metal clip on the tag. But the sewing needle is no strong enough, and the screwdriver is too big ...... :Mad:

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: gchee on September 07, 2017, 08:54:56 AM

You should be able to remove the buckle. If it doesn't have a hole on the outside you need to pry in between buckle and the strap.

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Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: CKL1213 on September 07, 2017, 09:16:11 AM

you'll do more damage to the strap and buckle

cut it

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: T816B on September 07, 2017, 09:54:11 AM

Quote from: CKL1213 on September 07, 2017, 09:16:11 AM

you'll do more damage to the strap and buckle

cut it

I agree with you. Otherwise, get a watch shop to do it which still carries certain level of risk.

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 07, 2017, 10:13:55 AM

Thanks for all shifu advices. :thumbsup:

I will give my one last try this evening after work.

I shall cut it to set it free and to make it really belongs me today.

It's been a long wait for this watch finding an owner for more than 3 decades.

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: T816B on September 07, 2017, 10:26:48 AM

What model is that?

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: ck77 on September 07, 2017, 10:30:42 AM

Quote from: T816B on September 07, 2017, 10:26:48 AM

What model is that?

should be a de ville

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 07, 2017, 10:36:39 AM

Yes, it's Omega De Ville in 70's , model: 155.0006.
(http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=17491.0;attach=7883;image)

Here it is.

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 08, 2017, 08:00:19 AM

Finally, out of no choice.

I cut it! :o

It is free and sitting happily on my wrist now. :thumbsup:

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 08, 2017, 08:02:42 AM

(http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=18828.0;attach=7888;image)

Oh. Something very special about the DeVille green tag.

It's neither paper or plastic!

It's made by leather :thumbsup:

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Frogman on September 09, 2017, 10:57:02 AM

Interestingmy the green tag made by leather printed with gold wording.

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: WatchGalaxyMelawatiMall on September 11, 2017, 03:48:35 PM

The best way is to go back to the shop where you purchased the watch from. I rather not risk it doing it myself. Surely they will not charge money on you for that :)

Title: Re: How to remove the Omega hang tag without cutting the tag rope?
Post by: Cocas on September 12, 2017, 10:20:22 AM

Quote from: WatchGalaxyMelawatiMall on September 11, 2017, 03:48:35 PM

The best way is to go back to the shop where you purchased the watch from. I rather not risk it doing it myself. Surely they will not charge money on you for that :)

Thanks for advising.

I have it cut and free the watch. :Laughing_on_floor: