The rubber band broke on my seiko dive watch--unable to get the pins out without breaking them--any suggestions on removing the pins

Without seeing the band design, Seiko has a couple of executions that they use. One is a pin which is flared on one end. There is usually a directional arrow showing you which way the pin gets driven out. You will need a small hard pin. It should tap out, after the flared end is exposed you can pull it out with a small pair of plyers or side-cuts. Push out the next pin in the next link then put the pin back in the way it came out. The flared end is the last piece that goes into the band. If this doesn't work try a store where they at least install batteries. Good Luck hope this helps. Gabe

No you need to seek the help of a local jewelry shop.

I have this same watch, and am also looking for instructions. The digit-caliber number is 5800-0019 -AO, which I cannot find on http://www.seikowatches.com/support/ib/index.html

I've been looking for a replacement for the Seiko SNAE93p1 and have seen the replacement for this in several places. I only remember because it has a red and black band similar to the one on the watch I'm wanting, and I figure that I should get a replacement band when I buy this new watch, as the synthetic bands on Seiko watches tend to break after about 3 years or so.
Watchbands.com has it for $65 I believe. watchbands com

These watches appear to be made by Seiko and they have a service center at the address below. Their web site http://www.nike.com/timing/ says that they will repair or replace broke straps if it is within warranty. Is yours in this position. They do not say what happens if it is out of warranty though!

They suggest you ring them before taking any action (like sending it to them).

[email protected]
1 300 363 575
Seiko Service Pyt Ltd.,
89 Epping Road,
North Ryde,
NSW 2113

Follow this link and contact SEIKO: http://www.seikousa.com/support/customer/northamerica.html Rate me, plz.

Is there anyplace i can get the W853-4000 watch white band??

if it a spring bar you can compress the bar with a small pen knife and it should then pop out. if this helps please rate joe

hi. you have to push or hammer the pin out in the direction showen by the arrow, so the arrow is dis-assembly direction.