1125 end link problem

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Hamish02

·Oct 15, 2019

Hello all. I have purchased an old 1125 bracelet and, finally, a fresh set of 617 end links from an AD. However, I’ve noticed that if I was to remove the current end links I will be missing a link to fit into the 617s. Firstly, can anyone give me an idea of what part I’d need, secondly, where I’d find a pair and thirdly, should I just start a fresh and buy everything new given I’ve spent £200 already?!

I’ve attached a picture of the current set up with 163 ends.

Also, thanks to everyone on here who’s helped out with bits and bobs in the past. Regards.

 

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Hamish02

·Oct 16, 2019

Furthermore, are the 163s easy to remove? - looks like they might need to be prised off.

 

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ConElPueblo

·Oct 16, 2019

I ended up sawing off the (integrated) end links on mine.

 

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Hamish02

·Oct 16, 2019

ConElPueblo

I ended up sawing off the (integrated) end links on mine.

If we're getting into DIY I think I might cut my losses and get everything together new as a set. Thanks all the same.

 

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freakazoid

·Oct 16, 2019

For which ref is it intended?

 

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Hamish02

·Oct 16, 2019

freakazoid

For which ref is it intended?

Hi, its to fit on a FOIS watch.

 

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Risto

·Oct 16, 2019

You can get new bracelet with end links from here: https://www.swisswatchspares.com/pr...m-1125-617-fois-ck2998-steel-bracelet-vintage

 

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freakazoid

·Oct 16, 2019

Hamish02

Hi, its to fit on a FOIS watch.

Just sold mine. But the 617s fitted without hassle.

Here is a picture as reference

 

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Risto

·Oct 16, 2019

freakazoid

Just sold mine. But the 617s fitted without hassle.
Here is a picture as reference

OP has different end link already and he can't remove that or the 617 won't align with the bracelet.

 

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Hamish02

·Oct 16, 2019

Thanks for the replies. I'm biting the bullet and starting a fresh (I'd need to buy new links still to fit the 617s even if I hacked off the 613s) - enjoyed trying to assemble parts whist it lasted! Would end up paying nearly as much as buying from new.

For those interested here's a link for a guy selling the bracelet and end links (£335) for a lot cheaper than Swiss Watch Spares (£459.99) and fresh from an OB (£375).

https://davidcarpenterwatches.com/product/steel-braclet-020st1125617

 

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ConElPueblo

·Oct 16, 2019

Hamish02

Thanks for the replies. I'm biting the bullet and starting a fresh (I'd need to buy new links still to fit the 617s even if I hacked off the 613s)

You only need to get rid of the parts protruding from the middle "link" of the current end link to make it fit the 617 end links. It's your money and you can do what you want with it 😀

 

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Hamish02

·Oct 16, 2019

ConElPueblo

You only need to get rid of the parts protruding from the middle "link" of the current end link to make it fit the 617 end links. It's your money and you can do what you want with it 😀

Ah so you mean you'd saw off along the red lines and file it down smooth? I hadn't thought of that. Good thinking.