{"product_id":"pair-of-heavy-duty-watch-pins-designed-to-create-the-illusion-of-a-military-watch-with-fixed-solid-bars","title":"Pair of Watch Pins Designed to Create the Appearance of a Military Watch with Fixed Solid Bars","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"293\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eHeavy-Duty Military-Style Watch Pins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"295\" data-end=\"604\" class=\"\"\u003eThese \u003cstrong data-start=\"301\" data-end=\"326\"\u003eheavy-duty watch pins\u003c\/strong\u003e are specifically designed for military and tactical watches originally fitted with spring bars. They create the authentic appearance of fixed, solid military pattern bars — the type used in many standard-issue military timepieces, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"580\"\u003eMWC, CWC\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"596\"\u003ePulsar\u003c\/strong\u003e models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"907\" class=\"\"\u003eThey’re also perfect for converting civilian \u003cstrong data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"660\"\u003eSeiko\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"674\"\u003ePulsar\u003c\/strong\u003e watches into military-look models — a popular upgrade for clients who want their watches to closely resemble military-issue designs. Seiko and Pulsar, like MWC and CWC, are widely used by \u003cstrong data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"906\"\u003earmed forces and police units worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1048\" class=\"\"\u003e📸 We've included images of a Seiko model transformed with these pins — the result is strikingly close to the full military spec version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1053\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1094\" class=\"\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1123\" class=\"\"\u003eKeep the following in mind:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1269\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1269\" class=\"\"\u003eIf your watch has \u003cstrong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003edrilled lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e (like the Seiko shown in our final image), the pins can be easily removed by pushing in the end of the bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1417\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1417\" class=\"\"\u003eIf your watch \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1298\"\u003edoes not\u003c\/strong\u003e have drilled lugs, you can still remove the bars by simply \u003cstrong data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003ecutting them in the middle\u003c\/strong\u003e and removing the two halves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1578\" class=\"\"\u003eWe also offer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1434\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eQuick-Release (QR) bars\u003c\/strong\u003e, which provide a similar look but are easier to remove using a button mechanism on the bar — also shown on our site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1665\" class=\"\"\u003eFor the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1621\"\u003emost authentic fixed-bar look\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend the pins listed on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1753\" class=\"\"\u003e💡 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eNot sure about your watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eJust send us a photo and we’ll be happy to advise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1790\" class=\"\"\u003e🛠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eReal-World Use Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"2181\" class=\"\"\u003eThis solution was originally developed when a client placed a bulk order for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e250 watches\u003c\/strong\u003e — but mistakenly requested spring bars instead of fixed bars. To solve the issue, we installed these military-style pins. The result? A perfect visual match and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003every happy client\u003c\/strong\u003e. Since then, this has become a go-to option for many customers seeking both strength and military authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2295\" class=\"\"\u003e✅ These pins are also \u003cstrong data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2233\"\u003esignificantly stronger\u003c\/strong\u003e than standard spring bars — ideal for demanding environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2297\" data-end=\"2300\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2330\" class=\"\"\u003e🎯 \u003cstrong data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eVisual Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2480\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2480\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eSide-by-Side Comparison\u003c\/strong\u003e: On our black PVD watch, we left one original spring pin and replaced the other — you can directly see the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2564\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2564\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003eBefore \u0026amp; After\u003c\/strong\u003e: Our diver’s watches show the striking effect of the pin swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2565\" data-end=\"2660\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2660\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003eG10 Model Example\u003c\/strong\u003e: See how closely it resembles a watch originally built with fixed bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2849\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2681\"\u003eIn summary\u003c\/strong\u003e, these pins are a simple, affordable upgrade that drastically changes your watch’s appearance — delivering the durability and aesthetic of a true military-issue model.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AESCHBACH","offers":[{"title":"18mm","offer_id":43442023301368,"sku":"STB18","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20mm","offer_id":43442023334136,"sku":"STB20","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22mm","offer_id":43442023366904,"sku":"STB22","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"24mm","offer_id":43442023399672,"sku":"STB24","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/1632\/products\/SingleShoulderWatchbar.jpg?v=1667553577","url":"https:\/\/aeschbachwatches.com\/products\/pair-of-heavy-duty-watch-pins-designed-to-create-the-illusion-of-a-military-watch-with-fixed-solid-bars","provider":"Aeschbach Watch Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}