1171 bracelet failure; possible to repair?

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Eldo

·Dec 19, 2021

Hi all; wondering if anyone else has seen a bracelet failure like this one? Last evening at dinner, my watch (145-022-71) fell onto my plate suddenly. Upon inspection, one of the permanent links seems to have let go. Has anyone had this fixed? I'm guessing I'll need a donor link, if it's even possible. The bracelet is an 1171/633 "30". Anyone have experience?

 

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Toishome

·Dec 19, 2021

Not sure about the bracelet but I really want to see your watch 😉

 

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Canuck

·Dec 19, 2021

A well equipped shop would have an assortment of knurled hinge pins, and that link could be repaired. Do not take it to the watch and jewellery counter at WalMart. You need to find an actual shop that does repairs on site.

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gbesq

·Dec 19, 2021

Toishome

Not sure about the bracelet but I really want to see your watch 😉

Me too. Hoping it’s not damaged!

 

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Toishome

·Dec 19, 2021

gbesq

Me too. Hoping it’s not damaged!

Don't scare the poor guy. I just want to see it because It looks like a killer 🥰

 

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gbesq

·Dec 19, 2021

Toishome

Don't scare the poor guy. I just want to see it because It looks like a killer 🥰

Trust me, my only motivation is sympathy. I have a pristine ‘71 on an 1175/640 flat link bracelet and I LOVE that watch. 😀

 

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Eldo

·Dec 19, 2021

Ha, OK, I'm no photographer, but here are a couple pics. This is my "everyday" Speedy. It needs a good cleaning, for sure. I tried to wipe most of the Chicken Cavatelli off of it, lol. Has not been serviced in my possession (yet), but is hopefully "up next" once my 145.012-67 is finished. In the meantime, I'll have to get it back on my leather Hirsch Rally strap.

 

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Toishome

·Dec 19, 2021

Beautiful watch 👍

 

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AtomicGrog

·Dec 19, 2021

Likely both the pin and end piece have taken some damage and you'd need to have larger pins fitted/pressed in (same diameter centre etc.). Or alternatively the holes in the end would be enlarged and a sleeve added (not sure if its viable with something so small).
It's not dissimilar to the damage taken with 70s/80's motorcycle engine cranks where the rod bearing was pressed into the crank and could twist under load. They might well do same these days, but not been on the bike scene for many years.
If anyone tries to convince you that it can be simply glued back together give them a wide berth.

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Archer

·Dec 19, 2021·Omega Qualified Watchmaker

Yes, it can be fixed...several methods could be used...