want to use a Nick Mankey Band, but unable to remove the Pins to put it on.
want to use a Nick Mankey Band, but unable to remove the Pins to put it on.
Where do you get quick release pins?
The Quick release band pins are designed for the Fenix 6 series and earlier. If you place these on the current models, including the Epix gen 2. these…
I've managed to remove mine using boxcutter/stanley knife. I found holding the watch upright in one hand and applying some downwards pressure to the pin (with thumb) whilst using the blade to pull…
Just wanted to leave a big thank you! With the box cutter it was really easy! It took maybe twenty seconds per pin! Now enjoying my Nick Mankey band
Updating this thread with some potentially useful new information:
Apparently there is an innovative new design to the 22mm springbars on the MARQ Gen 2 watches that makes them easily removable.
Here's…
Looks like the same, but in all the discussions about the Epix Gen2 22mm springbars, I never saw any mention of the different design on the 22mm MARQ bars.
Thanks for the info.
Aren’t those the same as on the 1st gen Marq?
Did you ever find any replacements available from Garmin?
Never needed to.
Just had to check the dimension on the spring bars on my Marq (gen 1). The lug holes on the Marq (1) are 0.9 mm (standard size), compared to the larger size in the Fenix 6/7/Epix. The pin itself is 2.2 mm thick.
So if Marq gen 2 uses the same type of pins, they will not fit as good on the Epix, having a too small diameter at the ends.
I just used a set of small snips to cut the pins. They are not strong, easily done. You can do what you like after that…
Where do you get quick release pins?
Where do you get quick release pins?
The Quick release band pins are designed for the Fenix 6 series and earlier. If you place these on the current models, including the Epix gen 2. these are going to fit loosely. And you would run the risk and the pin coming loose, and losing the watch.
I called Garmin support, asked innocently for the parts. I think it was like $1.50 plus shipping. Ran them for a year without issue.